Dali was born in Figueres and lived much of his life in the nearby village of Port Lligat where, over the years, he combined and converted a total of 7 cottages into an elaborate and some what eccentric house. That house is now a major tourist attraction. A visit requires a pre- purchased ticket, lasts only an hour, and all visits are supervised. To visit this house one must travel to the village of Cadaques then find ones way the extra 1 km to Port Lligat.

To be on-time for our visit (pick up tickets at 11:40) we took a taxi from Figueres and then walked over a moderate hill to Port Lligat.

The highlights of the house are described in every guide book of the area but even so are interesting to actually see.

A huge painting easel about 15 feet square that can be raised or lowered (into the floor) so that Dali could remain seated while painting.

A mirror in the master bedroom complex positioned so that Dali could watch the sun rise from his bed.

A lap-pool shaped like a stylized version of a male penis and testicles.

This whole stretch of coast is called the Costa Brava and is a major water playground for Europeans with many marinas and lots of pleasure craft businesses in the area, and we could see why. The sea at Cadaques was crystal clear and except for the temperature (early spring) was very inviting.