City
Andorra la Vella
Andorra
Andorra's small mountain capital, with a historic old quarter, a long shopping street and ski slopes nearby.
Southern Europe
Andorra
A tiny Pyrenean principality of ski slopes, hot springs, Romanesque chapels and duty-free shopping, wedged between France and Spain.
Before you plan: Andorra is not in the EU or the Schengen area, so expect a customs check at the Spanish and French borders.
For storytellers
Why Andorra matters
Andorra is a small country with a big mountain personality. Tucked into the Pyrenees between France and Spain, it packs ski resorts, hiking valleys, thermal spas and tiny Romanesque chapels into a space you can cross in under an hour. Catalan is the official language, and the capital is the highest in Europe. In winter, people come to ski, in summer to hike and cycle, and all year round to shop. It is easy to combine with a trip to Barcelona or Toulouse.
Talking points
- Andorra is a principality, and its official language is Catalan.
- The capital, Andorra la Vella, is among the highest capitals in Europe.
- Skiing in winter, hiking and cycling in summer, and spa days all year.
- Its low-tax shopping streets draw visitors from both neighbouring countries.
- The Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley is Andorra's UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
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- Capital
- Andorra la Vella
- Languages
- Catalan
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- December to March for skiing; June to September for hiking and cycling.
Where to base yourself
Cities and towns in Andorra
City
Escaldes-Engordany
Andorra
Andorra's spa town, built around hot springs and home to a huge thermal complex.
Top places
What to see in Andorra
Spa and wellness
Caldea Thermal Spa
Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra
A huge glass-pyramid thermal spa fed by hot springs, in the centre of Escaldes.
Mountain · UNESCO
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra
A glacial valley of high pastures, stone huts and lakes, Andorra's UNESCO landscape.
Historic site
Casa de la Vall
Andorra la Vella, Andorra
The sixteenth-century stone house that has been Andorra's parliament building for centuries.
Mountain
Grandvalira Ski Area
Andorra la Vella, Andorra
A big Pyrenean ski area, spread across several villages from Soldeu to Pas de la Casa.
Shopping
Carrer Meritxell
Andorra la Vella, Andorra
The long main shopping street of the capital, lined with electronics, perfume and mountain gear.
Mountain
Coma Pedrosa
Andorra la Vella, Andorra
The highest peak in Andorra, a rewarding day hike with alpine lakes.
Bridge
Pont de la Margineda
Andorra la Vella, Andorra
A medieval stone bridge with a single arch across the river near Santa Coloma.
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