Castell de Sant Ferran

Interesting peace of history just next to a very big parking perfect for campers and safe (during the day) because of the many people coming and going. Only à ten minute walk to the Dalì museum. The castle is vast and has some impressive views over the region and city.

I visited the Sant Ferran Castle in Figueres and it was a truly impressive experience. It’s a massive military fortress, very well preserved, and you can really get a sense of how these defensive structures worked up close. The scale of the place is stunning – from the thick stone walls to the underground tunnels and the huge water cisterns. One of the highlights was a short 4x4 guided tour around the outer moat, which was both fun and informative. You can even walk along the ramparts and enjoy amazing views over the Empordà region. There are original cannons, vast courtyards, and fascinating stories behind every corner. The staff were friendly and passionate about the history of the site. Highly recommended if you're in the area – a great stop for history lovers or anyone curious about military architecture!

We arrived by train on Jan 4 after planning our 1 day in Figueres. The website says it opens at 10am, however, we decided to arrive 10 min early because we needed to purchase tickets and were unsure if there would be a wait. Turns out it was still closed. We were instructed to wait out in the 35⁰ weather with strong winds because it was prohibited to wait inside the walls before opening time. At 10:05 we went back, only to be told that they were still waiting on the employee who ran the ticket booth and could not open yet. Back to the cold. 10:20, NO employee and NO one else to sell tickets. We opted to leave before catching a pneumonia. Poor administration.

A very interesting place to visit, lots to see. Watch the video before you walk around and visit the photographic exhibition. Next time we visit we will book the water cathedral tour in advance as this looks like it would be an amazing experience. There is free parking with no height barrier. Don't visit on Monday's as its closed, but you can walk around the perimeter which is fairly spectacular in itself. Not expensive, only 5€ each. The tours cost more, but are still good value. We are definitely visiting again.

Incredible site — not too crowded, with truly impressive architecture. The place holds tremendous historical significance and plays a major role in shaping the town as it is today. If you get the chance, book a guided tour in advance; it offers fascinating insights and access to some of the more adventurous, normally closed-off areas.

That’s definitely one of the most underestimated landmarks I’ve ever been to. It’s the largest military facility / fortress in Europe. For sure the Dalí museum is the heart of Figueres but this place is fantastic. It’s only 20 mins on foot from the museum. There is a parking available. You can find so many interesting spots like the fortress walls, living pavilions, some ruins, amazing underground tunnels and buildings (stables). It’s breathtaking. Also there is an indescribable view of the mountains and the valley. It costs just 5 euros per person. There are lots of events you may be interested in. Just check their website. One of the reason I will come back is that there is an underground water supply with 9 million litres of pure water. It’s a must to explore. You can take a self guided tour through the castle with a detailed enough map.

This castle visit costs €6pp. It is an empty site of historical buildings only. Few exhibition to see. Most buildings are occupied with no entrance for tour.

Very interesting and grandeur! Just ... at this reception a young man greeted us and served us, friendly but no more, no additional informations, just minimum and just about correct. The young lady, I have no idea what she is paid for ... no greetings, no interest (except maybe for the young man, just tjs horrible wanting to be cool attitude and not too much work. This has killed a bit our pleasure in visiting and paying the entrance, which is - maybe the girl has not learned that - in the end part of her salary.

Very impressive castle that is only open late morning to early afternoon so plan around your visit to the Dali museum (which is why you're in town) accordingly. It's the largest fortress in Europe, a relic of the Thirty Year's War. State of the art war technology for the 18th century it is fascinating inside and out. You can hike all the way around and work off some of the Catalan cuisine you've been building up over your trip, but even an inside tour of the museum involves a lot of walking. Their website is very informative: https://castellsantferran.com/en/historic-summary