The Catalonian city of Figueres is located some 20kms from the French border in Northeast Spain. Popularly known as the birthplace of surrealist artist Salvador Dali, it has become an important tourist centre located midway between the Pyrenees mountains and the Costa Brava coastline. Many people from all over the globe come to visit Figueres each year, and to buy Spanish property in the area, as either a holiday home or investment property.
Dali's influence is apparent throughout the city - both in its modern surroundings and ancient heart. The Dalí Theatre-Museum with its glass dome and bread loaves is the pièce de résistance, and is Spain's third most-visited museum. Founded by Dali himself, the museum hosts much of the great man's work, right through to the last years of his life.
But there's more to Figueres than just Dali. The city positively heaves with exquisite restaurants, bars and entertainment venues in every shape and form. The cuisine in the area is outstanding and Figueres is well known for its rosé wine (Novell) and for its cavas. On the outskirts of the city is one of Europe's largest fortified castles - Sant Ferran.
Figueres property for sale in the city includes apartments, villas and townhouses. Most are located in the newer areas of town, although there is occasionally Figueres property available to purchase in the historical parts of the city. In the surrounding countryside, well-appointed farmhouses, villas and chalets can be found, as well as plots of land on which that dream villa in Spain can be built.
Being close to both the Pyrenees and the Costa Brava, Spanish property in the Figueres area is perfect for tourists. Between the mountains, city and Costa Brava beaches, investors are almost guaranteed year-round rental income should they make their property available to tourists.
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