Travel to Andorra

From the north, west and east, Andorra is surrounded by 65 high mountains and is located in an area adjacent to France and Spain. Valleys, caves, snow-capped mountain peaks, pastures and deep gorges: stunningly beautiful picturesque landscapes and developed tourist infrastructure annually attract thousands of tourists. It is a country of ski resorts, and its capital Andorra la Vella is known all over the world for its variety of slopes for skiing, hotels, thermal and shopping complexes.

 

 

 

Grandvalira and Valnord are two large-scale ski areas located near the capital. Grandvalida unites several large resorts: Grau Roch, Canillo, Pas de la Casa, El Tarter, Encamp and Soldeu. On this territory there are more than 100 slopes of varying difficulty, so that both a beginner and a professional will be able to find a track to their liking. For athletes with a good level of training, there are dangerous red and black descents, and beginners will be given a couple of lessons in one of the ski schools on the territory of the snowpark.

 

 

Valnord with the resorts of Pal Arinsal and Ordino Arcalis is no less popular, although inferior in the number of trails. The landscape here is very diverse: slopes with steep slopes, forest slopes, gentle and wide tracks. Both beginner athletes and experienced extreme athletes ride here.

 

And yet Andorra is not only ski slopes and incredibly beautiful nature, it is a country in which many attractions merge together. The abundance of historical, cultural and architectural monuments, interesting museums and cultural centers - all this will allow you to explore the rich inner world of this country.

 

 

 

Rare retro cars can be seen in the automobile museum, and motorcycles, with models from 1885 to the present day, in the motorcycle. The Museum of Microminiatures will show works that can only be seen through a microscope. You can also visit museums of perfumery, philatelics, Orthodox iconography, electricity and even museums of dolls and comics. Catalan and Romanesque art can be found at the Escaldes Cultural Centre.

 

Among the significant architectural objects of Andorra are the Church of San Martín de la Cortinada, built in the Romanesque style and famous for its frescoes on biblical subjects; the castle d’Enclar of the 9th – 12th centuries, which today is in perfect condition; the temple of the Blessed Virgin of Meritchell, which is the patroness of the country; the Church of St. Armenol, erected in the 11th century in honor of the Virgin Mary, as well as the buildings of the Music Academy and the theater located on Plaza la Poble.

 

 

Despite the fact that Andorra is a very small country, there is no question about how to spend leisure time. The developed tourist infrastructure provides a lot of opportunities to spend time interestingly. Game competitions, culinary festivals, night discos along with shopping, thermal, therapeutic, cultural complexes can really create opportunities for an unforgettable holiday.

 

On the streets of Andorra there are many cozy cafes, bars and restaurants. Cook here is very tasty, simple and homely, and portions are served very generously. National cuisine will pleasantly surprise with its unusualness, variety and original design.

 

After active skiing from the mountains, many people want to relax and relax and go to thermal complexes. There is everything for relaxation: open-air jacuzzi, massage rooms, baths and saunas, geysers, grottoes and waterfalls.

 

Many tourists love Andorra for a pleasant and very profitable shopping. They come specially light, and leave with suitcases full of new things. Prices are 20-40% lower than the European average because there is a duty-free zone throughout the country. Ski equipment and sportswear, branded costumes, perfumes, jewelry - here you can buy absolutely everything. That is why the capital of Andorra is sometimes called a great trading center.

 

 

A standard Schengen visa is required when entering the country. There are no railways or airports in Andorra, so you can only get to this snow-covered paradise by bus or car from neighboring countries: Spain or France. All cities and resorts in Andorra are connected by bus routes, and during the ski season, special flights run to the lifts.

 

Unforgettable nature, hospitable residents, attractions and a lot of entertainment can make your holiday bright, and a trip to Andorra will be a real winter fairy tale!