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Costa Brava & the Dalí Triangle: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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6
days
220 km
distance
7.4 h
driving
36
curated stops

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Day 1 Barcelona → Tossa de Mar

5 curated stops
Transit
2h00
Finish
~17:40
Temperature
19.9°C–21.8°C
Rainy days
~6
Daylight
15.0h
09:00
Sagrada Família sagradafamilia.org read more map ↗
Marvel at Gaudi's intricate facades, where nature-inspired details meet grand architecture.
50 min · Barcelona · €26 for adult, with audio guide, €30 if tour included. €10 extra to visit the towers
open: Daily: Nov-Mar 09:00-18:00; Oct Mar 09:00-19:00; Apr-Sep 09:00-20:00
10:00
Casa Batlló casabatllo.es read more map ↗
Admire Gaudi's whimsical curves and vibrant mosaics in this surreal residential masterpiece.
50 min · Barcelona · Adult €29-€45 (online) discounts for residents, children, students & seniors. demand led pricing.Tickets at counter are €4 more expensive.
open: 09:00-22:00 Last entry 20:45
11:00
Casa Vicens casavicens.org read more map ↗
Walk through Gaudi's first building, now a detailed museum.
50 min · Barcelona · €18-20
open: M 10:00-15:00, last admission 13:40, Tu-Su 10:00-19:00, last admission 17:40
13:25
Platja de Portopí search
Unwind on a sandy beach framed by pine-covered cliffs and gentle waves.
90 min · Tossa de Mar
15:10
Cala d'en Carlos search
Enjoy a peaceful sandy beach with showers, toilets, and a seaside bar.
90 min · Tossa de Mar
16:40
Restaurant Bahia restaurantbahiatossa.com map ↗
Savor fresh seafood at a seaside restaurant with beachside tables.
60 min · Tossa de Mar
Overnight: Tossa de Mar
e.g. Hotel Tossa Beach · Hotel Tossa Center
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Around Tossa de Mar

5 curated stops
Transit
0h48
Finish
~17:30
Temperature
19.9°C–21.8°C
Rainy days
~6
Daylight
15.0h
09:00
Cala d'es Llevador search
Experience a rocky, vegetation-lined cove with tranquil southwest-facing waters.
90 min · Tossa de Mar
10:45
es Codolar beach search
Lounge on a small urban beach beneath the historic Tossa de Mar castle.
90 min · Tossa de Mar
12:30
Tossa de Mar Main Beach search
Stroll along the town's central beach where the local stream meets the sea.
90 min · Tossa de Mar
14:15
Platja de la Mar Menuda search
Swim and dive at this serviced semi-urban beach with rental options nearby.
90 min · Tossa de Mar
16:00
Cala Pola search
Bask on a wide, coarse sand beach connected by a scenic coastal path.
90 min · Tossa de Mar
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Tossa Beach · Hotel Tossa Center
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Girona

6 curated stops
Transit
1h22
Finish
~16:55
Temperature
18.0°C–25.4°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
15.0h
10:00
Catedral de Girona catedraldegirona.cat read more map ↗
Admire soaring Gothic arches and intricate details inside a grand cathedral.
50 min · Girona · 2 churches: Adult €7.50, student €5, child €1.50. Including the art museum: Adult €12, student €8, child €1.50
open: Nov-Mar: M-Sa 10:00-16:30, Su 12:00-16:30; Apr May Sep Oct: to 18:00; Jun-Aug to 19:00
11:00
Banys Arabs banysarabs.cat read more map ↗
Walk through restored Romanesque baths, now a museum rather than a pool.
50 min · Girona · Adult €3, conc €2
open: M-Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 10:00-14:00
12:00
Basílica de Sant Feliu catedraldegirona.cat read more map ↗
Explore centuries of architecture and ancient sarcophagi within its walls.
50 min · Girona · Same ticket as cathedral
open: M-Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 13:00-18:00
13:00
Museu d'Història dels Jueus girona.cat read more map ↗
Feel the echoes of a thriving Jewish community through poignant storytelling.
50 min · Girona · Adult €4
open: Tu-Th 10:00-18:00, F-M 10:00-14:00
14:00
Museu del Cinema museudelcinema.girona.cat read more map ↗
Follow the evolution of film from its earliest days to today.
50 min · Girona · Adult €7, conc €3.50, child free
open: Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 10:00-14:00
15:05
Massís de les Gavarres read more
Wander protected hills dotted with ancient ruins far from the town.
50 min · Girona
15:55
Casal Independentista El Forn casalelforn.cat map ↗
Savor original tapas and hearty meals in a warm atmosphere.
60 min · Girona
open: W-F 18:00-02:00, Sa 12:00-00:00, Su 12:00-18:00
Overnight here
e.g. Xanascat Alberg Cerverí · Bells Oficis
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Day 4 Figueres

6 curated stops
Transit
1h12
Finish
~16:35
Temperature
17.6°C–25.1°C
Rainy days
~4
Daylight
15.1h
09:45
Theatre Museu Gala Salvador Dalí read more map ↗
Explore Dalí's largest work, a museum he designed and lived in.
50 min · Figueres · Online Sep-Jun: general €18, reduced €15; Jul Aug: €21/17; box office: add €2
open: Timed entrances: Sep-Jun 10:30-16:30, Jul Aug 09:00-19:15
10:45
Plaça de les Patates search map ↗
Relax in a peaceful square lined with shade trees and historic 17th-century building façades.
50 min · Figueres
11:45
Museu del Joguet mjc.cat read more map ↗
Explore an array of historic toys, including pieces from famous Spanish figures like Dalí.
50 min · Figueres · €7 for adults; €4 for students, those older than 65, and children
12:45
Museu Empordà museuemporda.org read more map ↗
Discover archaeological treasures and paintings spanning from ancient Greece to the 20th century.
50 min · Figueres · Included with Theatre Museu Dalí ticket
13:45
Museu de la Tècnica de l'Empordà mte.cat read more map ↗
Marvel at a stunning collection of antique typewriters and other technological artifacts.
50 min · Figueres
open: Daily by appointment
14:45
Castell de Sant Ferran castellsantferran.org read more map ↗
Stand before Europe’s largest castle, a historic fortress that shaped the town’s prominence.
50 min · Figueres
15:35
La Botiga del Pa I search
Enjoy sweet breads, comfortable seating, and a relaxed vibe in a true café setting.
60 min · Figueres
Overnight here
e.g. Hostal Galicia · Hostel Los Ángeles
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 5 Cadaqués

5 curated stops
Transit
1h14
Finish
~17:40
Temperature
17.6°C–25.1°C
Rainy days
~4
Daylight
15.1h
09:45
Dali's House salvador-dali.org read more map ↗
Explore the vibrant home where Dalí spent many summers, now a museum.
50 min · Cadaqués
10:45
Platja Port d'Alguer search map ↗
Strand fishing boats dot this urban southeast-facing stone beach.
90 min · Cadaqués
12:25
es Llaner Gros search map ↗
Dalí's family beach, also visited by Federico Garcia Lorca, faces east.
90 min · Cadaqués
14:05
es Llaner Petit search map ↗
A small eastern beach lined with stranded boats and the historic Costa house.
90 min · Cadaqués
15:50
St. Jaume Castle read more
Walk through the ruins of this 17th-century fortress, destroyed long ago.
50 min · Cadaqués
16:40
Compartir compartircadaques.com map ↗
Share exquisite dishes inspired by El Bulli, arranged for communal enjoyment.
60 min · Cadaqués
Overnight here
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Day 6 Around Cadaqués

5 curated stops
Transit
0h48
Finish
~17:30
Temperature
17.6°C–25.1°C
Rainy days
~4
Daylight
15.1h
09:00
Platja Gran search
The largest beach in the bay, stretching 205 meters through three sections.
90 min · Cadaqués
10:45
Platja des Poal search
A small stone beach in the town centre with stunning coastal views.
90 min · Cadaqués
12:30
Platja de Portlligat search
Relax on a wide, gently sloping beach framed by a serene bay.
90 min · Cadaqués
14:15
Platja de sa Conca search
Enjoy this east-facing gravel beach, popular for nudism, with a scenic path nearby.
90 min · Cadaqués
16:00
Platja des Pianc search
Southwest-facing beach with gentle slopes, sheltered from the swell.
90 min · Cadaqués

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