Why do tourism in Andorra?
Depending on the seasons of the year, the activities and offers that Andorra has to offer are very varied. In winter, don't forget to take your skis or snowboard and visit the ski resorts of Vallnord and Grandvalira.
You can also spend your leisure timeshopping. Here you can find some discounted products due to the reduction of taxes paid in the principality. But we will talk about that later.
But Andorra is also known for its relaxing holidays in the spa centre Caldea, ideal to let yourself be infected by the tranquility and freedom of the Pyrenees. The spa centre also offers treatments and massages.
We encourage you to go hiking in summer with good weather where some landscapes such as the Llac dels Pesons (in Canillo) or the hiking route of Tomb del Turer (in Ordino) will leave you speechless and will transport you to another dimension for a few minutes. If you find it interesting, do not miss the "Nature in Andorra" section.
Other interesting activities are horseback riding, canyoning and bungee jumping. And why not enjoy the Tobotronc in Naturlandia Natural Park?
At Amimir.com we offer you the best hotels in Andorra at the best price near monuments such as the Sanctuary of Meritxell (Canillo), the commercial Meritxell Avenue and the famous Dali Sculpture (Andorra La Vella).
You may be wondering where in Andorra you should travel to first. To help you choose, we are going to inform you of some of the possibilities. First of all, it is interesting to note that despite being a small country, the Principality of Andorra is divided into seven parishes (or territorial divisions) that border Spain to the south and France to the north.
Canillo
If you feel like enjoying high altitude landscapes, the parish of Canillo is considered the summit of Andorra, as it is one of the parishes with the highest altitude in the Principality.
Encamp
The town of Encamp, which leads the parish with the same name, is ideal to get away from the noise of the capital Andorra la Vella, despite being located very close to it. It is a mixture of modern and cultural city due to its Roman monuments.
Ordino
Or perhaps the parish of Ordino is your ideal destination. The mixture of beautiful landscapes with small urban centers full of hotels that have that natural charm of the Andorran Pyrenees, makes Ordino a very worthwhile destination to visit.
La Massana
And if you are looking for breathtaking views, in the parish of La Massana you can climb to the highest peak in the country. This is the Comapedrosa peak, which is 2,942 m. high and is located right next to the border with France.
Sant Julià
Sant Julià, the closest parish to the Spanish state, can be your choice with a wide range of sports and leisure activities. This is where the famous nature and animal park, Naturlandia, is located.
Escaldes - Engordany
And last but not least, we find the parish of Escaldes-Engordany. It is the smallest of Andorra, and is where Andorra la Vella, the capital and commercial center of the Principality, is located. It has accommodations throughout the urban core and the well-known spa centre Caldea.
In short, whatever destination you choose, in Andorra you will always find what you are looking for. Being such a small country, from Amimir.com we encourage you to combine its different attractions. For example, you can stay in the capital, and also travel to Naturlandia to visit the park. Or, if you travel in winter and want to ski, you can stay in a hotel near the ski slopes and at the end of the day, go to Andorra la Vella to visit its stores and eat a good local steak in one of its typical restaurants, called "bordas".
Shopping in Andorra
If there is something Andorra is known for is the possibility of shopping in its stores at lower prices than in Spain, since taxes in the Principality are lower in our country. However, there are some customs restrictions related to certain products. We recommend that you take a look at the limit quantities that you can take from Andorra to Spain before returning.
Skiing in Andorra
And if there is a second thing Andorra is known for, it is undoubtedly the possibility of skiing in winter. The Principality has become one of the ski destinations of reference in the Pyrenees, and even in southern Europe. Its two ski resorts, Grandvalira and Vallnord offer quality ski slopes with all the necessary services to enjoy a few days of skiing every year, from December to April approximately.
In addition, Andorra has a large number of accommodations, apartments and hotels located at the foot of the ski slopes of Grandvalira as is the case of Pas de la Casa and in municipalities with access to Vallnord slopes by cable cars, such as the town of La Massana. And best of all, you can find them all at Amimir.com!
Nature, relax and Caldea
The silence and tranquility provided by the mountains can be a good option to escape from the monotony of the big cities. In Andorra you can find hotels away from the cities, ideal for relaxing. And to complete your relaxing holiday, you can escape to the spa centre Caldea. It is a space of natural thermal waters located in the capital, and that over the years has become a symbol of Andorra.
Adventure activities in Andorra
Another very good option to enjoy Andorra and that you can combine with any other type of holiday to the country of the Pyrenees are the adventure activities offered. During the winter months, the ski resorts offer different adventure activities that you can book, such as mushing (or dog sledding),tubbing(it's all about throwing inflatable "donuts" down snow Water Water Slides) or snowshoeing, an ideal activity for adventurers who like to discover the snowy mountains from a different point of view.
In summer there are also fun activities. With the good weather you feel like cooling off and one of the best options for this is the practice of canyoning. If you travel to Andorra with children, Naturlandia is undoubtedly one of the best options. This multi-adventure park has an animal park in freedom and also the Tobotronc, the world's largest nature slide. Other possibilities to be surrounded by nature are the practice of horseback riding or initiation to the via ferrata. This last activity consists of vertical and horizontal itineraries, where the particitrousers have handrails and chains, and which pass through suspension bridges and zip lines, thanks to which they pass through areas of the mountain that are difficult to access (quite an experience!).
The tranquility and silence of the meadows will encourage you to feel free in nature, but it's not all about relaxation. Many of the activities are about risky sports where you will feel the adrenaline rush.
Curiosities about Andorra
For all those who are curious and want to know Andorra in depth to enjoy the Principality one hundred percent, we offer you this section of curiosities:
- Did you know that 92% of Andorra is nature and 8% urban, with a variety of approximately 300 types of flowers ?
- Did you know that only30% of the inhabitants of the principality are Andorran? The rest of the inhabitants come from Spain, France and Portugal.
- Did you know that Andorra has never had its own currency? Today, the currency used is the Euro.
- Did you know that it has the smallest Parliament in Europe called "El Consell General " and formed by the Cap de Govern and eight ministers?
- Did you know that although Andorra is one of the oldest countries in Europe, its Constitution was made in 1993?
- Did you know that in Andorra the official language is Catalan, but Spanish, French and Portuguese are also spoken?
