Planning your visit starts with booking ahead: entry is strictly by reservation, and timed tickets are required. Depending on the season, admission for the full house plus olive grove costs around €15 to €18 for adults, with reduced tickets available for students, seniors, and youth. There is also an “Olivar only” ticket for a more limited, outdoor-only visit.

The museum’s opening hours vary throughout the year. In summer (mid-June to mid-September) the house opens daily, roughly from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., while in the shoulder season it typically operates from 10:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Because last admission is well before closing, arriving early is wise to enjoy both interior rooms and the exterior olive grove.

Once inside, you’ll move through three main zones: the private living quarters (bedroom, dressing rooms, dining room), the studio (Dalí’s atelier with his brushes, canvases, and the view that inspired him), and the outdoor areas — courtyards, terraces, olive groves — that served as both sanctuary and creative playground. The layout is intimate and personal, with each room revealing something surprising: a bird-themed salon, a tower of pots, even the modest garage where he stored his beloved Cadillac, now converted into a multimedia room.

Photography is allowed in many parts of the house, but no flash or large equipment is permitted, so traveling light makes your visit easier. There’s a left-luggage area for storing bags, and please note that entry with bulky backpacks, pushchairs, or other cumbersome items may be refused for safety reasons.

Getting there is part of the experience. Portlligat lies just north of Cadaqués, which itself is about a 2-hour drive from Barcelona or Girona. Many visitors drive, but you can also take regional transport to Cadaqués and then a short taxi to Portlligat. Once there, walking between the house and village is pleasant, with lovely coastal views.

Your visit will likely take around 1 to 1.5 hours if you want to absorb both the interior and gardens; art lovers or Dalí fans may linger longer, especially on the olive grove terraces. Keep in mind that this house-museum is not wheelchair accessible due to its historic, irregular structure and many narrow staircases. One thing to watch: there is limited mobility support, so if that’s a concern, check with the Dalí Foundation ahead of time about which parts of the house are barrier-free.

The Portlligat House-Museum offers perhaps the most personal insight into Dalí’s life, art, and daily inspiration. Reserve your ticket early, arrive with time to quietly explore both inside and outside, and let the house — perched among olive trees and overlooking the bay — remind you how deeply this magical place shaped Dalí’s vision.