Following the itinerary of traveling the Costa Brava in the footsteps of Dali, it is worth taking a dip in the city Lloret de Marwith its turquoise waters before continuing Tossa de Mar, an impressive village built on the Cap de Tossa, which the artist Marc Chagall called the “blue paradise” that inspired many artists. The best panorama is from the walls: walking around the fortified part of the city, you pass the Cami de Ronda to Cala Giverola: from the Sant Jaume lookout you find yourself in front of one of the most beautiful panoramas in the area, endless views, from the cliffs to lock. It was with such scenarios that Tossa conquered artists and poets at the beginning of the last century, turning into one excellent creative residencebefore becoming a real village. The journey continues towards Pubolanother charming center that leads to the discovery of an unusual estate, Gala Dali Castle. It is a place full of charm, with corners of incredible beauty such as the Salone del Piano or an old kitchen converted into a bathroom.
Gala Dali Castle The charming medieval fortress, bought by the artist in 1962, was romantic gift for your favorite museto keep his promise to make her queen of the castle: his wife Gala is also buried in the crypt. The building was completely restored by the artist, who turned it into a precious palace, with rooms painted with baroque decorations and with the inevitable recurring symbols of his paintings, furnished with precious furniture and fabrics. In addition to the decorations of that time, the castle offers a glimpse into the life and love of a coupleranging from the Gala haute couture collection to the Cadillac they drove. In the pool you can admire the busts of the composer Richard Wagner. And around is a beautiful garden, also fabulous, with Dali sculptures, monsters, extravagant characters, elephants with long thin legs. In this dreamy, almost mystical atmosphere, full of mystery and poetry, the journey through the Costa Brava ends in places dear to the Catalan artist.