Itinerary around Sant Ferran castle. Route 7 Alt Empordà

This is a short route in an area with great natural and historical character, in the middle of the city of Figueres, which takes you to Sant Ferran Castle, considered the greatest military fortress in Europe. The route starts at the Tourist Information Office in Figueres, located in the l'Escorxador square n.2. Leaving the office, turn right in the direction to the square Plaça de la Palmera, Monturiol street, Ramblan and Lasauca Street until you reach the avenida Salvador Dalí for a few metres until you come to post AE245 – Parc Bosc, which indicates that Sant Ferran Catle is a 15-minute walk away. Continue along the Avenue until you reach the intersection with the street Pujada del Castell, chich takes you up to the entrance of the fortress itself. Once there, you will see anew flag, the F1, indicating that the walk around the castle takes approximately 45 minutes. You will also see an informative plaque about the prominent role of the fortress during the Spanish civil war which, among other facts, was the last meeting place of the Republican Courts on 1st February 1939.

you start the walk around the castle by taking the path that runs just behind the poster, to the right of the castle. Along the route you can enjoy a splendid view of the Empordà plain, the Bay of Roses and the mountains of Cap de Creus, l'Albera and Les Salines in the region of Alte Empordà, and as you profress, you can take in the beautiful landscapes of the county of La Garrotxa, where on clear days, you can even see the Montseny massif. You should also look out for a herd of deer (Dama dama) that live within the castle perimeter.

The tour around the castle takes approximately 45 minutes and finishes once again at the starting point. To get back to the Tourist Information Office just go back the same way, going down the street Pujada del Catell until you come to the junction with Avenida Salvador Dalí i Domènech, head south and you will arrive once again at the Tourist Information Office, reach Lasauca street, Rambla, Monturiol street and plaça de la Palmera.