Arrive at Figueres Train Station, collect the keys to your Avis hire car and start your tour of northern Spain.

From the artsy, historical city of Figueres to the rich cultural attractions spread across Catalonia, a road trip is the best way to see it all.

We make car rental easy, because we know you can’t wait to feel the freedom of the road and get the very most out of your stay. Wherever your travels take you, the keys are waiting for you to unlock the world.
 

With your rental car from Figueres Train Station, it’s possible to explore smaller towns in the vicinity and gain a true sense of Catalan life.

Llanca

Llanca is a village on the northern edge of the Costa Brava, very close to France. It takes just 20 minutes to drive here from Figueres. With 7km of coastline, this is the perfect place to enjoy unspoiled beaches away from the main tourist areas of the Costa Brava. This village is also the gateway to the Cap de Creus Natural Park, where there are dramatic cliffs and hidden coves to explore.

Banyuls-sur-Mer

Around one hour northeast of Figueres is the French coastal town of Banyuls-sur-Mer, where the Pyrenees mountains meet the ocean to create a stunning cliff face. As well as being famed for its dramatic scenery, Banyuls-sur-Mer is renowned for its wine production industry. Be sure to organise a tour of one or two local wineries while you’re in the area. The town also houses a sculpture garden dedicated to the unique works of Mailol.

Hop into your Avis car hired at Figueres Train Station and explore the best of this fabulous city and beyond.

 

Figueres train station is only 1.5km outside the city centre, so with your rental car, you can easily reach all the city’s major attractions.

The people of Figueres are proud that surrealist artist Salvador Dali is a native of the city and chose to live here for most of his life. To discover more about the artist, visit the Dali Theatre and Museum. Dali designed the museum and even lived there. It’s impossible to miss with the giant eggs perched on its roof. The fisherman’s hut that Dali extended and lived in from 1930 until 1982 is also nearby.

The Sant Ferran Castle is another must-visit in the city. Built in the mid-18th century, it’s one of the largest fortresses in Europe. During its height, it could support 6,000 troops during battle.

Figueres is also the perfect spot to enjoy traditional Catalan cuisine. Be sure to order local classics such as oxtail soup, seafood paella, gazpacho, and butifarra, a special type of spiced sausage.

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