Figueres

 

Plaça del Sol is the main "scene" of Figueres at night. There are a number of bars along this square which is really just a parking lot with the town library on it as well. Some of the bars allow smoking and some not. Overall, the offer is much the same with one bar usually being the "hot bar" of that particular month. True to the name, it's a much more popular place in the summer.The other option is, Plaça de les Patates, which is a great deal more laid back.

Duran Bar

Not terribly inspiring, but a spot to grab a drink.

wines

As Figueres is the seat of Alt Empordà, it also houses the offices for the local DO Empordà (http://www.doemporda.com/) region which can be found at Avinguda Marignane, 2. The office can provide more information, although the website is extremely helpful in locating wineries.

Outside of these two regions, a drive up to the village Cantallops is recommended as in addition to being a delightful town, it houses the wineries of Vinyes dels Aspres (http://www.vinyesdelsaspr...) and Masia Serra. Both of these wineries are making splendid wines, especially the sweet Garnatxas Grenache and Moscatells. You will need to call Masia Serra before visiting though as it is rarely open to the public.

Another village worth visiting for wine is Capmany which has Arché Pagès (http://www.cellerarchepag...) and about 10 other wineries.

Heading in the other direction, one can go to Vilajuïga which has Empordàlia (http://www.empordalia.com/) that makes the Sinols brand. Additionally, they also have wine 'a granel' or in bulk that is of high quality and can be bought for less than 1.50€ a liter.

For those who can't make it to these wineries, thankfully the local wine shops in Figueres sell all these brands for those wishing to take back something from Figueres that isn't related to Dalí.