Born on the 11th May 1904 in Figueres on the Costa Brava, Salvador Dalí is famed for his contribution to the world of Surrealist art. Dalí grew up in a middle class, well-educated background yet he, like the rest of the Spanish nation, lived through the turbulent times of the Spanish Civil War, which came to influence his work and lifestyle. Dalí was an outspoken artist whose friendship group included the key artists and intellectuals of the era, including Luis Buñuel, Federico García Lorca and Pepín Bello.

Dalí's works were influenced by Impressionism, Cubism, purism and futurism. He worked with Luis Buñuel on Un chien andalou, a famous film which also coincided with the period in which he met his wife, Elena Ivanovna Diakonova, who he referred to as Gala. Gala was his manager and his muse, and even today, one of his homes is named after her.

The Dalí Triangle is located near our properties in Cadaqués. Dalí is said to have been inspired by the town, where he is quoted as saying, "I have spent a delightful summer, as always, in the perfect and dreamy town of Cadaqués. There, alongside the Latin sea, I have been quenched by light and colour". Cadaqués is the jewel in the crown of the Dalí Triangle with Dalí's home open for visits. Casa Salvador Dalí is open to the public and it is incredibly popular so if you plan to visit from your home in Cadaqués, make sure you book in advance.

The other towns in the Dalí Triangle are Figueres and Púbol. Figueres boasts the Dalí Theatre-Museum with a large number of his works on display alongside the Dalí Jewels Collection. Púbol is home to the Gala Dalí Castle House-Museum, the castle that Dalí gave to his wife Gala. There is a fantastic collection of Dalí's work on show here, but perhaps the most beautiful attraction is the view of the stunning bay below.

A cultural hotspot, the Dalí Triangle offers art, history and a passionate love story in a stunning setting near our property for sale on the Costa Brava and specifically property for sale in Cadaqués.