Castell de Sant Ferran — Attraction in Figueres

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...

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...

No photos, can do this place justice. It is truly immense and utterly awesome. €5 per adult to enter. However, I can't recommend the guided tour enough. It costs €16 per adult, but the extra information given by Enric is well worth every cent. First up the tour of the above ground areas, in one of the 7 open top vintage Land Rovers, aka "the Aston Martin". Followed by the boat tour of one of the 4 underground water cisterns. Then we got to wander around the complex on our own. 32 Hectares in total, with a 3 km perimeter. Incredible. According to the internet, the fortress of Sant Feran, is the largest fort in Europe and I can well believe it. It has to be seen to be believed. Enric's sense of humour really made the trip for us. We...