Out for the Day (Over the Border): Figueras Sant Ferran
The ‘Castell de Sant Ferran’, built in Figueres in the mid 18th century, is the largest bastioned fortress in Europe and could house 4,000 men.
The walk around the perimeter of the castle is a flat 3km with superb views over the Empordà Plane out to the sea and the castle itself is a real treat for Spanish military historians, and fans of Napoleonic architecture.
The last meeting of the Republican Parliament was held at Sant Ferran on 1 February 1939, as Republican troops and supporters headed north towards an uncertain welcome in the Pyrenees-Orientales.
Guided Tours
You can take a 4×4 tour around the moat, perfect for those with reduced mobility as you can stay in the jeep and still get a really good look around.
For a more active tour, you can combine off-road vehicles with a ride in a small dingy around the deep underground cistern. NOT FOR THE CLAUSTROPHOBIC.
Guided tours take approximately 1 hour 45 mins
BOOKING NECESSARY
Contact
Tel: +34 972 50 60 94 / +34 667 699 702
Wesbite: www.lesfortalesescatalanes.info