Gala Dalí Castle & Museum

I didn’t expect this place to be so fascinating. Castell de Púbol isn’t just a castle — it’s a quiet, haunting love letter from Salvador Dalí to Gala, and walking through it feels like stepping into a very private world. Púbol Castle, also known as Castell Gala-Dalí, is a romantic and mysterious Gothic-Renaissance castle located in the village of Púbol, in Catalonia, Spain. Its most famous chapter began in the 1960s when surrealist artist Salvador Dalí bought and restored the castle as a gift for his muse and wife, Gala. It was meant to be her private sanctuary, a quiet, secluded retreat far from the public eye and the chaos of Dalí’s fame. Out of devotion, Dalí agreed that he would only visit the castle if invited by Gala in writing, a rule he respected throughout her life. The castle itself dates back to the 11th century, with much of its current structure shaped in the 14th and 16th centuries. When Dalí acquired it in 1969, it was in a state of disrepair. He restored and redesigned it with his signature surrealist touch, blending medieval charm with eccentric artistic flourishes. Inside, you'll find whimsical furniture, cryptic symbolism, and even elephant-legged sculptures — all elements of Dalí’s unique artistic language. One of the most moving aspects of the castle is Gala’s tomb, which lies in the crypt that Dalí designed for her. After her death in 1982, she was buried there, and Dalí initially intended to be buried beside her. However, he was ultimately interred in Figueres, in the Dalí Theatre-Museum. Today, the castle stands as a museum and a quiet testament to their complex relationship — a place filled with beauty, enigma, and artistic passion. Entrance its just €10 and the best option is to book it online. It's not just a castle; it’s a love letter in stone and shadow, echoing the intensity of one of modern art’s most iconic couples. Well recommended 👌