[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Secci\u00f3n” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_last_edited=”off|desktop” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
The<\/span> P\u00fabol Castle<\/span><\/b>, located in the picturesque <\/span>Baix Empord\u00e0<\/span><\/b>, is one of the most intriguing places in <\/span>Catalonia<\/span><\/b>, not only for its imposing medieval architecture, but also for the legacy left by <\/span>Salvador Dal\u00ed<\/span><\/b>. This castle, acquired by the brilliant painter in 1969, was an exclusive gift for his muse, <\/span>Gala<\/span><\/b>, and became an almost secret refuge for her.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>castle<\/span><\/a> was not only an intimate place for Gala, but also her final resting place, as she is buried in one of the <\/span>castle’s crypts<\/span><\/b>, which adds a <\/span>mystical <\/span><\/b>and<\/span> personal air<\/span><\/b> to this space. Throughout this blog, we will explore the secrets, anecdotes and curiosities that make the <\/span>P\u00fabol Castle<\/span><\/b> an essential stop for lovers of <\/span>history<\/span><\/b>, art and the legacy of the great Salvador Dal\u00ed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We encourage you to discover this magnificent artistic enclave with <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>, which offers <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>Girona<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port and Girona airport<\/span><\/b>. They are also available from <\/span>Reus airport<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>. Remember that you can book your transfer up to <\/span>24 hours in advance<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The P\u00fabol Castle<\/span><\/b> stands out for its imposing <\/span>medieval architecture<\/span><\/b>, dating from the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the various modifications over time, its original <\/span>Gothic-Renaissance<\/span><\/b> structure has remained virtually intact.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>castle<\/span><\/a> is characterized by its sober and austere design, with thick stone walls, defensive towers and narrow windows that evoke its <\/span>feudal past<\/span><\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n When Salvador Dal\u00ed acquired the castle in 1969, he respected its medieval essence, although he incorporated some decorative elements that added a surrealist touch, especially in its interior, with artistic details that reflect his style.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The P\u00fabol Castle was a very special <\/span>gift<\/span><\/b> Salvador Dal\u00ed<\/span><\/a> gave to his muse and wife, <\/span>Gala<\/span><\/b>. Dal\u00ed had promised Gala an <\/span>Italian villa<\/span><\/b>, and upon discovering the castle in P\u00fabol, he was enchanted by its appearance, reminiscent of <\/span>Tuscan<\/span><\/b> castles. <\/span><\/p>\n With this acquisition in 1969, Dal\u00ed fulfilled his promise, turning the castle into an <\/span>exclusive retreat<\/span><\/b> for Gala, where he could only visit her with her consent. This gesture was a sign of the deep love and devotion the artist felt for his muse, and the castle reflects their relationship in a unique and symbolic way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Castillo-de-Pubol-1.png” alt=”Secrets and curiosities of the P\u00fabol Castle” title_text=”Secrets and curiosities of the P\u00fabol Castle” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Dal\u00ed was involved in the restoration and <\/span>decoration of the castle<\/span><\/b>, adding surrealist details that, while respecting the original medieval structure, imprinted his personal stamp on every corner. Gala lived there for long periods of time, and the castle became her private sanctuary, away from the hustle and bustle, where she only allowed access to whoever she chose, including Dal\u00ed.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember that <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers its <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port <\/span><\/b>and<\/span> Girona airport<\/span><\/b>. They are also available from <\/span>Reus airport <\/span><\/b>and<\/span> Camp de Tarragona AVE train station.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Inside the P\u00fabol Castle, one of the <\/span>most fascinating and representative objects<\/span><\/b> is the <\/span>Throne of Gala<\/span><\/b>, which symbolizes the almost <\/span>monarchical<\/span><\/b> power that Salvador Dal\u00ed conferred on his muse. This throne, located in one of the most prominent rooms of the castle, was designed to make Gala feel like a true queen in her personal sanctuary.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Castillo-de-Pubol-2.png” alt=”Salvador Dal\u00ed and Gala” title_text=”Salvador Dal\u00ed and Gala” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Dal\u00ed, always faithful to his <\/span>surrealist<\/span><\/b> style and his devotion to Gala, spared no detail in creating an environment that would enhance her figure. <\/span><\/p>\n The throne, surrounded by a solemn atmosphere, is not only a decorative piece, but a reflection of the peculiar universe that Dal\u00ed created for her, where Gala was the undisputed sovereign. It is worth noting that this seat has, on the backrest, an <\/span>oil painting<\/span><\/b> of a landscape created by the painter himself.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The castle was conceived as a private refuge for Gala, and the throne represents that sense of <\/span>exclusivity<\/span><\/b> and power that she exercised over this space. On many occasions, Dal\u00ed referred to Gala as his queen, and this throne is a clear manifestation of that concept.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Salvador Dal\u00ed had a deep <\/span>fascination<\/span><\/b> for <\/span>automobiles<\/span><\/b>, which appear recurrently in his work, loaded with symbolism and surrealism. One of the most outstanding examples is his famous creation, the <\/span>Rainy Taxi<\/span><\/b>, an installation in the <\/span>Dal\u00ed Museum<\/span><\/b> that includes the Cadillac that Gala drove and with which they both toured the United States from coast to coast.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cars<\/span><\/a> were not simply a means of transportation for Dal\u00ed, but an extension of his artistic world. His <\/span>Datsun 180B Wagon<\/span><\/b>, now on display at <\/span>P\u00fabol\u2019s Castle<\/span><\/b>, is a further demonstration of this interest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Although more functional than his artistic representations such as the <\/span>Dressed Automobiles<\/span><\/b>, the Datsun reflects his particular vision of cars as objects with personality and aesthetic value. For Dal\u00ed, cars were more than machines; they were metaphors for movement, power and modernity, integrated into both his personal life and his artistic work.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most poignant aspects of the <\/span>P\u00fabol Castle<\/span><\/b> is the presence of an <\/span>empty tombstone<\/span><\/b> intended for Salvador Dal\u00ed, next to <\/span>Gala<\/span><\/b>‘s tomb in the castle’s crypt. Although Dal\u00ed was finally buried in the <\/span>Dal\u00ed\u2019s Theater-Museum<\/span><\/b> in Figueres, respecting his wish to rest in his hometown, this empty tomb reflects the artist’s desire to always be with his beloved.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Following his habit of sleeping on Gala’s right side, his tomb was designed with a <\/span>hole<\/span><\/b> between the two crypts, so that, symbolically, they could <\/span>hold hands<\/span><\/b> forever. This arrangement reveals the deep <\/span>love<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>devotion<\/span><\/b> Dal\u00ed felt for Gala, even in death.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The P\u00fabol Castle was one of the enclaves that marked Dal\u00ed’s relationship with his wife Gala. If you want to visit it, remember that with <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, you can get to <\/span>Girona<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port <\/span><\/b>and<\/span> Girona airport<\/span><\/b>Architecture of the P\u00fabol Castle\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
A gift from Dal\u00ed to his muse, Gala\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
The Gala Throne\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Salvador Dal\u00ed’s own car\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Dal\u00ed’s empty tombstone\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n