Figueres - Revision history

82.69.23.39: added listing Restaurant Brindis

2013-01-28T15:46:08Z

added listing Restaurant Brindis

82.69.23.39: /* Restaurants */

2013-01-28T15:42:56Z

‎Restaurants

82.69.23.39: /* Bars */

2013-01-28T15:24:07Z

‎Bars

84.76.106.219: added listing L´ou d´or

2012-09-27T21:07:10Z

added listing L´ou d´or

88.26.5.78: /* Landmarks */

2012-05-10T20:39:24Z

‎Landmarks

87.219.190.120 at 18:48, 26 February 2012

2012-02-26T18:48:27Z

79.145.66.224: updated listing Cervecería Venecia

2012-02-11T00:57:34Z

updated listing Cervecería Venecia

87.219.191.234 at 21:47, 15 November 2011

2011-11-15T21:47:52Z

87.219.191.234 at 21:40, 15 November 2011

2011-11-15T21:40:28Z

Primecoordinator: /* By rail */

2011-10-17T03:21:18Z

‎By rail

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 *<eat name="L´ou d´or" alt="" address=" Sant Llàtzer, 16, Figueres, España" directions="" phone="972503765" url="" hours="12-5 PM, 8-11 PM" price="12-15 €" lat="" long="">Contrasts sharply with the many touristic places. A very delicate and tasty menu that changes everyday. Food is very original, refined and fresh. The three-course menu includes two main local dishes, wine and dessert, for 12 euros during the week and 15 in weekends. Choice between several types of meat and fish, vegetarians options also available. The venue has a large outdoor patio. A 5-min walk from the Ramblas.</eat>
 ===Restaurants===
 * <eat name="La Botiga del Pa I" alt="" address="Carrer de Sant Pou, 19" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">A proper café with a wide selection of sweet items and breads, as well as comfortable seating, in a relaxed environment to eat them in.</eat>

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	* <eat name="Shang Hai" alt="" address="Corriol de les Bruixes" directions="intersection of De la Jonquera and Peralada" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">The more well-known of the two Chinese restaurants in Figueres</eat>		* <eat name="Shang Hai" alt="" address="Corriol de les Bruixes" directions="intersection of De la Jonquera and Peralada" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">The more well-known of the two Chinese restaurants in Figueres</eat>
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		+	Restaurant Brindis, Carrer de la Muralla 12. Basic, no English spoken, TV on full, striplights, BUT - Menu del Dia 9 euros e.g Tuna Salad, Pig Cheek braised with fried potatoes, flan, wine bottle left on table, good hearty food.

	==Drink==		==Drink==

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 The other option is, Plaça de les Patates, which is a great deal more laid back.
-* <drink name="Bar Gotic" alt="" address="Plaça de les Patates" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Cool place on the Plaça de les Patates with a great terrace area as well as a cool interior and relatively cheap drinks.</drink>
+* <drink name="Bar Gotic" alt="" address="Plaça de les Patates" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Cool place on the Plaça de les Patates with a great terrace area as well as a cool interior and relatively cheap drinks.</drink> January 2013 - Closed. Whole square undergoing renovation, scaffolding up etc.
 * <drink name="Cafe Federal" alt="" address="Plaça del Sol" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">A decent bar in the area, next to other, lesser bars.</drink>

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 '''Avoid''' all the restaurants along Carrer de Jonquera from Perelada to Muralla.  While edible, the restaurants on this stretch of street make subpar food for beach tourists who don't want to walk far from the Dalí Museum.  They are not a good representation of the food from the region.
 ===Restaurants===
 * <eat name="La Botiga del Pa I" alt="" address="Carrer de Sant Pou, 19" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">A proper café with a wide selection of sweet items and breads, as well as comfortable seating, in a relaxed environment to eat them in.</eat>

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 ===Landmarks===
 [[Image:Sant_ferran.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Walls of Castell de Sant Ferran]]
-* <see name="Castell de Sant Ferran" alt="" address="" directions="Walk directly up Carrer del Castell de Sant Ferran from the Dalí Museum" phone="+34 972 51 45 85" email="" fax="" url="http://www.castellsantferran.org/" hours="" price="">Billed as the largest castle in Europe, this is the primary reason why Figueres became the prominent town in the region as it acted as the commercial base for the castle which was built in the mid 18th century.  It has a long history of being a prison (ironically from the North side, you can see the new provincial prison across the highway), as well as being occupied by Napoleon's forces.  Visiting it is a pleasant 10 minute walk straight up from the Dalí Museum.  Walking around the perimeter of the castle is a flat, 3km walk that gives a splendid view over the Empordà Plain out to the sea.  Locals regularly come up to castle to walk or run around it as it is free and always 'open'.  The interior is also viewable with hours that change depending on the season of the year and reasonably priced.  Additionally there is a café inside the castle for those looking to relax.</see>
+* <see name="Castell de Sant Ferran" alt="" address="" directions="Walk directly up Carrer del Castell de Sant Ferran from the Dalí Museum" phone="+34 972 51 45 85" email="" fax="" url="http://www.castellsantferran.org/" hours="" price="">Billed as the largest castle in Europe, this is the primary reason why Figueres became the prominent town in the region as it acted as the commercial base for the castle which was built in the mid 18th century.  It has a long history of being a prison (ironically from the North side, you can see the new provincial prison across the highway), as well as being occupied by Napoleon's forces.  Visiting it is a pleasant 10 minute walk straight up from the Dalí Museum.  Walking around the perimeter of the castle is a flat, 3km walk that gives a splendid view over the Empordà Plain out to the sea.  Locals regularly come up to castle to walk or run around it as it is free to walk around and always 'open'.  The interior is also viewable with hours that change depending on the season of the year and reasonably priced (€3 for an adult with free audio guide).  Additionally there is a café inside the castle for those looking to relax.</see>
 [[Image:Daliface.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Face of Dali]]

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 ====Local====
-From Barcelona, take a train from Barcelona Sants, Passeig de Gracia, or El Clot-Aragó.  A round trip ticket on the express or, Media Distancia (formerly Catalunya Express prior to the separation of Renfe in to two entities) line costs ~24€ and takes 1:50 hours +/- depending on delays for construction of the high speed rail between Figueres and Barcelona, which currently can be anywhere from 5-45 minutes--plan accordingly through 2012.  The local or, Regional costs ~18€ and takes around 2:15 hours.  The local train station is located 10 minutes on foot from the museum with clear signs pointing the direction.  If you get lost, everyone in town knows exactly where it is if you ask for 'Dalí'.
+From Barcelona, take a train from Barcelona Sants, Passeig de Gracia, or El Clot-Aragó.  A round trip ticket on the express or, Media Distancia (formerly Catalunya Express prior to the separation of Renfe in to two entities) line costs ~28€ and takes 1:50 hours +/- depending on delays for construction of the high speed rail between Figueres and Barcelona, which currently can be anywhere from 5-45 minutes--plan accordingly through 2012.  The local or, Regional costs ~21€ and takes around 2:10 hours.  The local train station is located 10 minutes on foot from the museum with clear signs pointing the direction.  If you get lost, everyone in town knows exactly where it is if you ask for 'Dalí'.
-All trains from Barcelona also stop at [[Girona]] on their way to Figueres.  From Girona, it is a difference of 10 minutes in travel time between the different lines, although the Regional is 26% cheaper.
+All trains from Barcelona also stop at [[Girona]] on their way to Figueres.  From Girona, it is a difference of 10 minutes in travel time between the different lines, although the Regional is 25% cheaper.
 ====High Speed====

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 * <drink name="Cafe Federal" alt="" address="Plaça del Sol" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">A decent bar in the area, next to other, lesser bars.</drink>
-* <drink name="Cervecería Venecia" alt="" address="Sant Domènec, 4" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.cervenecia.com/" hours="" price="">As the name implies, a primarily beer bar with over 100 different beers to choose from.  As with many places, serves tapas as well.</drink>
+* <drink name="Cervecería Venecia" alt="" address="Sant Domènec, 4" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.cervenecia.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">As the name implies, a primarily beer bar with over 100 different beers to choose from.  As with many places, serves tapas as well. Opens till late in the night</drink>
 * <drink name="Duran Bar" alt="" address="Sant Pau, 23" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.duranbar.com/" hours="" price="">Not terribly inspiring, but a spot to grab a drink.</drink>

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 ====High Speed====
-As of December 19th 2010, the TGV [http://www.tgv.com/] high speed rail system has opened to [[Perpignan]] from Figueres which allows direct service to [[Paris]] in approximately five and half hours. Some time in 2012, the AVE [http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/ave/] line to Barcelona (with a stop in Girona) will supposedly be completed and will allow high speed rail to other areas of Spain.  Unfortunately, the "Figueres-Vilafant" station for the high speed lines is in the neighboring village of Vilafant which is approximately 5km from the center of Figueres, making it rather inconvenient for future travelers wishing to get to the sites in town without taking the connecting bus or a lengthy walk along non-scenic roads through the gypsy neighborhoods of the town.
+As of December 19th 2010, the TGV [http://www.tgv.com/] high speed rail system has opened to [[Perpignan]] from Figueres which allows direct service to [[Paris]] in approximately five and half hours. Some time in 2012, the AVE [http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/ave/] line to Barcelona (with a stop in Girona) will supposedly be completed and will allow high speed rail to other areas of Spain.  Unfortunately, the "Figueres-Vilafant" station for the high speed lines is in the neighboring village of Vilafant which is approximately 2km from the center of Figueres, making it rather inconvenient for future travelers wishing to get to the sites in town without taking the connecting bus or a lengthy walk along non-scenic roads through the gypsy neighborhoods of the town.
 ===By plane===

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 [[Image:figueres_map.png|thumb|400px|Figueres, Spain Map]]
 ===By rail===
-The Renfe website [http://www.renfe.com] has been historically unusable, but as of the time of this writing, the English language version has been completely overhauled to now be a very solid reference, although other languages remain spotty at best.  That said, due to the aforementioned construction work, it is often advised to verify with the ticket agents at the station if your arrival time is crucial and make sure to double check for national holidays as few trains run.
+The Renfe website [http://www.renfe.com] has been historically unusable, but as of the time of this writing, the English language version has been completely overhauled to now be a very solid reference, although other languages remain spotty at best.  That said, due to the continued construction work, it is often advised to verify with the ticket agents at the station if your arrival time is crucial and make sure to double check for national holidays as few trains run.
 ====Local====