{"id":94525,"date":"2022-11-14T12:25:13","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T12:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/punts-interes\/salvador-dali\/"},"modified":"2023-05-16T06:49:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T06:49:36","slug":"salvador-dali","status":"publish","type":"destino","link":"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/en\/punts-interes\/salvador-dali\/","title":{"rendered":"Salvador Dal\u00ed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Undoubtedly one of the internationally renowned artists who has left his mark on Girona and the Costa Brava is Salvador Dal\u00ed, and today you will discover his legacy. Fancy an artistic stroll along the Costa Brava? Let&#8217;s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TR\u00c1ILER de  La vida secreta de Portlligat. La casa de Salvador Dali\u00ad\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sKDgDwOA9xs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Salvador Dal\u00ed and the Costa Brava<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Salvador Dal\u00ed was born in Figueres in 1904 and, in spite of travelling to the great art centres of the 20th century such as Paris and New York, he always had&nbsp;<strong>a close link <\/strong>with the region where he grew up, even transmitting it to his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This love of the Empord\u00e0 and the Costa Brava was such that it led him\u00a0<strong>to build his own <a href=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/en\/2023\/03\/dali-theatre-museum-jewel-surrealism\/\">museum in Figueres<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and a house in the quiet bay of Portlligat, as well as residing in the last years of his life in the Castle of P\u00fabol, a privilege that gave him the title of marquis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you join all three points together, you get the&nbsp;<strong>Dalinian Triangle<\/strong>, a geometric figure that contains the whole of Salvador Dal\u00ed&#8217;s universe within it. Eager to discover what awaits you at each point of the triangle? Read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CB-029-min.jpg\" alt=\"Cadaqu\u00e9s, Costa Brava\" class=\"wp-image-90300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CB-029-min.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CB-029-min-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Maria Geli i Pilar Planagum\u00e0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Works by Salvador Dal\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably <strong>Salvador Dal\u00ed&#8217;s&nbsp;best known work<\/strong>&nbsp;is &#8220;The Persistence of Memory&#8221;, in which time loses its form and is represented by soft clocks in an arid landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are many, many more works that are not so well known, some even totally unknown to most people, but which equally reflect the skill and<strong> ideas of the genius mind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Dal\u00ed museums on the Costa Brava you will find the artist&#8217;s <strong>most personal and intimate works<\/strong>, such as &#8220;Galatea of the Spheres&#8221; or &#8220;The Happy Horse&#8221;, which are sure to move you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dal\u00ed Museum &#8211; Theatre in Figueres<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best-known points of interest in Figueres is the great Dal\u00ed Museum &#8211; Theatre, with its emblematic dome at the top, adorned with the eggs so characteristic of Dal\u00ed&#8217;s architectural work. This is a special museum: it was designed by Dal\u00ed himself and is therefore considered the <strong>largest surrealist object in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wandering through the many nooks and crannies of this building, you&nbsp;<strong>plunge into the mind of the artistic genius<\/strong>&nbsp;and attempt to understand the wonders of his works. To enter this museum is to participate in Dal\u00ed&#8217;s work and become immersed in his deepest thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advisable to&nbsp;<strong>buy your museum ticket<\/strong>&nbsp;on the website and in advance, as it is a great international draw and usually welcomes tourists from all over the world throughout the year. You can do so on the same&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvador-dali.org\/ca\/serveis\/entrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website of the foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dal\u00ed&#8217;s jewels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lesser-known part of the museum, which is included in the ticket, is the <strong>permanent exhibition of jewellery<\/strong>&nbsp;designed by Dal\u00ed. Salvador Dal\u00ed was a multifaceted artist and, as you can see, his work ranges from painting to architecture, and includes jewellery and cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like jewellery as an artistic expression, don&#8217;t forget to visit this exhibition when you leave the museum. There you will be able to see&nbsp;<strong>the artist\u2019s extensive collection<\/strong>, compiled over the course of his life and therefore reflects different stages of his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TMD_CupulaTorreGalatea-min-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Teatro Museo Dal\u00ed Figueres\" class=\"wp-image-90282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TMD_CupulaTorreGalatea-min.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TMD_CupulaTorreGalatea-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TMD_CupulaTorreGalatea-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TMD_CupulaTorreGalatea-min-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Imma Parada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dal\u00ed Museum-House in Portlligat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dal\u00ed Museum in Figueres is not the only pearl that Salvador Dal\u00ed left for posterity in the Girona region, and its importance is almost comparable to that of his&nbsp;<strong>house-museum in Portlligat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What can you expect from a visit to this unique house? The answer is simple: Dal\u00ed in&nbsp;<strong>his most intimate facet<\/strong>. This is the house where Dal\u00ed lived permanently, always accompanied by Gala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the itinerary through the rooms of the house lets you experience a part of the Dalinian universe that you cannot find anywhere else, and you will be able to see first-hand how&nbsp;<strong>art and everyday life&nbsp;<\/strong>merge in surprising ways, always surrounded by the marvellous landscapes of the Costa Brava.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t wait any longer and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvador-dali.org\/ca\/serveis\/entrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book your ticket<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CB-035-min.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Museo Dal\u00ed en Portlligat\" class=\"wp-image-90288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CB-035-min.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CB-035-min-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pep Iglesias<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gala-Dal\u00ed Castle in P\u00fabol<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After Gala&#8217;s death, Dal\u00ed moved to the castle of P\u00fabol, which he owned thanks to the title of marquis he held. The years he lived in this castle were dedicated<strong> exclusively to his muse<\/strong>&nbsp;and that is why almost the entire visit is devoted to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be able to admire dresses and quarters that Dal\u00ed designed for Gala, and even her mausoleum. Although it is not the best known, this site is important for a definitive understanding of Dal\u00ed&#8217;s work, as Gala was <strong>a fundamental part of his life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the fortification, in&nbsp;a <strong>Gothic style<\/strong>, is worthwhile in itself and even more so when combined with the contrasts of Dal\u00ed&#8217;s surrealism. The magic that surrounds these walls makes it clear why Dal\u00ed wanted to spend the last years of his life here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you also want to know&nbsp;<strong>Gala\u2019s story<\/strong>&nbsp;and some of Dal\u00ed&#8217;s lesser-known works, don&#8217;t think twice and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.salvador-dali.org\/en\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tickets.salvador-dali.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">go to the Gala-Dal\u00ed Castle in P\u00fabol<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/092-min.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo Gala Dal\u00ed en P\u00fabol\" class=\"wp-image-90294\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/092-min.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/092-min-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Jordi Renart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dal\u00ed by night, an unforgettable experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t had enough of the three points of the Dal\u00ed triangle and would like to live the Dal\u00ed experience on the Costa Brava even more fully, the Dal\u00ed Theatre-Museum in Figueres offers you a&nbsp;<strong>unique night-time visit in the world<\/strong>&nbsp;during the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we said before, this museum was designed by Dal\u00ed himself, and as a work of art by a great painter, light plays a very important role when it comes to viewing it. The night visit will provide you with&nbsp;<strong>a myriad of sensations<\/strong>&nbsp;that are concealed during more conventional visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s not all; these visits are made with a&nbsp;<strong>limited capacity<\/strong>&nbsp;of 500 people so that you can better immerse yourself in the experience and no one stands between you and the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dal\u00ed&#8217;s work awaits you under the stars in this marvellous visit that perfectly completes a few days of summer holidays on the Costa Brava. And if you need more reasons to be convinced, during the visit you can enjoy a <strong>glass of cava<\/strong>,&nbsp;courtesy of the house!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to get to the Dal\u00ed Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dal\u00ed Theatre-Museum is located in the centre of Figueres and you are in luck because this town is very well connected to both France and the rest of Spain. If your idea is to go by car, the easiest way to get there is to take the&nbsp;<strong>AP-7 motorway<\/strong>&nbsp;which connects Barcelona with La Jonquera or, if you are coming from France, the A-9 southbound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the train is a very good option to go to Figueres, as there are&nbsp;<strong>high-speed trains<\/strong>&nbsp;with connections to France and Spain, as well as regional trains that link to the nearest towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>Girona Airport<\/strong>&nbsp;is approximately one hour away, with a regular bus service connecting it with the city. There are also buses from Perpignan and from Barcelona, which is another option to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the house of Portlligat and the castle of P\u00fabol, it is necessary to use your own vehicle to get there or take one of the&nbsp;<strong>intercity bus lines<\/strong>&nbsp;although you have to walk for a while to get to the exact site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Girona.-Pere-Duran.-Arxiu-Imatges-PTCBG-min.jpg\" alt=\"Trenes Figueres\" class=\"wp-image-90367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Girona.-Pere-Duran.-Arxiu-Imatges-PTCBG-min.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Girona.-Pere-Duran.-Arxiu-Imatges-PTCBG-min-768x498.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pere Duran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Campsites near Figueres<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The campsites that you can find around Figueres are a few kilometres away from the town, but they provide easy access to the region&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong>other nearby places of interest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/es\/campings\/camping-mas-nou\/\"><strong>Camping Mas Nou<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/es\/campings\/camping-vell-emporda\/\"><strong>Camping Vell Empord\u00e0&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/es\/campings\/camping-albera\/\"><strong>Camping Albera<\/strong><\/a>, all of them well connected to Figueres and the coast; so it will be very easy to visit the whole area without having to make long journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you want to be very close to the Dal\u00ed museum house in Portlligat and in such a beautiful town as Cadaqu\u00e9s, <a href=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/es\/campings\/camping-cadaques\/\"><strong>Camping Cadaqu\u00e9s<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is definitely your option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other options a little further afield are the campsites of <strong>Port de la Selva or in the area of the gulf of Roses<\/strong>, which are very conveniently located and have all the tourist services you can imagine. <a href=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/es\/puntos-interes\/\">Take a look at the map<\/a>&nbsp;and choose the one that suits you best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vell-emporda_slide-3-1024x665.jpg\" alt=\"Campings en Figueres\" class=\"wp-image-6336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vell-emporda_slide-3-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vell-emporda_slide-3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vell-emporda_slide-3-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vell-emporda_slide-3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: C\u00e0mping Vell Empord\u00e0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dal\u00ed&#8217;s landscapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, Dal\u00ed&#8217;s life is very much marked by the&nbsp;<strong>influence of the Costa Brava<\/strong> and this is confirmed by his desire to always return. But why was Dal\u00ed so in love with this land?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salvador Dal\u00ed was perfectly familiar with the landscapes that surrounded him and it is certain that their beauty made him want to stay. Beautiful natural landmarks such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/es\/puntos-interes\/el-cap-de-creus\/\"><strong>Cap de Creus<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/es\/puntos-interes\/les-illes-medes\/\"><strong>the Medes Islands<\/strong><\/a>, dreamlike towns such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/es\/puntos-interes\/cadaques\/\"><strong>Cadaqu\u00e9s<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/es\/puntos-interes\/el-port-de-la-selva\/\"><strong>Port de la Selva<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;and majestic sites such as the great monastery of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/es\/puntos-%20interes\/sant-pere-de-rodes\/\"><strong>Sant Pere de Rodes<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;are just some of the examples of what you can find in the area and that you will surely fall in love with too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t think twice about combining your cultural visit to the Dal\u00ed museums and <strong>in-depth tour of the Empord\u00e0<\/strong>, discovering a place that will not leave you indifferent. Come on, we&#8217;ll be waiting for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cap-de-Creus.-Calma-Blanca.-Arxiu-Imatges-PTCBG-min-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cap de Creus, Costa Brava\" class=\"wp-image-90379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cap-de-Creus.-Calma-Blanca.-Arxiu-Imatges-PTCBG-min.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cap-de-Creus.-Calma-Blanca.-Arxiu-Imatges-PTCBG-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cap-de-Creus.-Calma-Blanca.-Arxiu-Imatges-PTCBG-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cap-de-Creus.-Calma-Blanca.-Arxiu-Imatges-PTCBG-min-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Calma Blanca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":91873,"template":"","class_list":["post-94525","destino","type-destino","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destino\/94525","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destino"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/destino"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/91873"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/campingsingirona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}