Dalí house is in a bay called Portlligat, which is one of the most popular coves in Cadaqués. The house consists of a series of fishermen’s houses that Gala and Dalí joined together in the form of a labyrinth. This is where the artist found peace and inspiration to paint most of his works of art.
Portlligat's name can explain because if we look at the sea from the beach it seems as if this place was completely surrounded with land, as a lake. There are two islands, Portlligat's Island, and on the other side there is another smaller island, Sa Farnera. Portlligat has been traditionally the base of many of the fishermen of Cadaqués. As it is known, Salvador Dalí was especially fascinated by Cadaqués. This fascination led him to know every inch of the town and to depict some of the smallest details transforming them into essential elements.