Figueres
Figueres is a small city in Catalonia, Spain, with a population of 40,000. It is the seat of the Alt Empordà county in the Girona Province and has a wealth of history spanning many centuries that has been preserved and shown in several museums in the area and in the compact Old Town. Being the last major town before the Spanish/French border, it serves as a fantastic base to explore the upper Empordá region that is awash in great food, wines, and beaches that represent the Catalan culture.
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- Currency
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zones
- UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
- Power plugs
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Getting around
- Drive on the right
- Visa (US citizens)
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Spain · Population: 50K · Calling code: +34
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