Just a short drive away from the beautiful fishing town of Cadaqués is Port Lligat, the location of what was Salvador Dalí’s private home and art studio. In addition to getting a more intimate picture of the painter himself through kitchy images and rooms he’d use for inspiration, the house contains original artwork that the world has not seen until recently. Now, you can discover this tramuntana genius artwork at some of Gourmand Breaks Dali Tours. The Casa-Museu Dalí, as it is called now, opened in 1997 and it was only two years ago that owners opened up the entire house to the public. This is especially a privilege since Dalí only allowed one guest to this private home for the most part–his wife Gala.

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As soon as you encounter the entrance to this gorgeously well-preserved monument to medieval Jewish communities in Spain—a graceful bridge arching over the Fluvia River—you will feel like you’re walking into another time altogether.

Still standing today are examples of how Jewish and Catholic communities lived harmoniously together until the Spanish government expelled them in 1492. You will be amazed of how our expert guide will bring the local history secrets alive on our  Catalan Culture and Cuisine Tour . You will admire the churches of Sant Pere, Sant Vicenç, Santa Maria and Sant Martí, that blend into structures of Jewish baths, or the miqwé, and streets of the cobble-stoned Jewish district named the Call.

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