Top 7 Best Tourist Destinations in Andorra

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Andorra is a country with a long history in Europe and is considered the largest ski paradise in Europe. Andorra has the largest territory of ski slopes in the ... read more...

  1. Andorra la Vella is the capital of the Principality and the highest capital in Europe. It is located in the central valley of Andorra and is considered one of the busiest tourist centers in the country, home to tax-free retail centers, former counter seat Casa de la Vall, dating to 1580, features 16th- and 17th-century murals, plus There Andorra la Vella features winter sports trials and childhood reminiscing at county fairs.


    Some famous places in Andorra la Vella:

    • Casa de la Vall is a historical house and is the headquarters of the General Council of Andorra. Where viewed is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra, was built in 1580. A tower in the shape of a dovecote stands in a corner. In the gardens of the building is the sculpture, designed by Francesc Viladomat, La Danse.
    • Lake Engolasters is an oblong-shaped lake at an elevation of 1,616m in the Encamp parish of Andorra
    • Església de Sant Esteve, which is a church located on Plaça del Príncep Benlloch and is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra, was built in the 11th-12th century.
    • Ski Andorra, Parc Central, Museo Carmen Thyssen Andorra


    Location: capital of Andorra

    Website: https://www.andorralavella.ad/

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    Encamp

    Encamp is the main town in the parish of Andorra, located on the Valira d'Orient river. The economy here is mostly based on its tourism industry, especially skiing and hiking. There is also a retail industry in the town of Encamp. Encamp will for visitors to discover an untamed and genuine environment where you can enjoy the beauty of nature in its purest form. In particular, If a visitor is a lover of winter sports, Encamp and Pas de la Casa is your best choice.


    At the foot of the slopes of the Grandvalira ski resort, you will find a good hotel and gastronomic offer, and spaces to relax at the end of the skiing day. The second destination, The Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley is a cultural landscape with a community character, which has important aesthetic, historical, and cultural values. Or explore the mountains with an altitude of more than 1000m at Encamp to enjoy the beauty of this place to the fullest and more impressive views.


    Location: on the Valira d'Orient river, parishes of Andorra
    Website:
    https://www.encamp.ad/
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  3. Vallnord is a snowboard resort in the Pyrenees mountains in the country of Andorra. Vallnord was the venue for events during the 2008, 2009, 2013 and 2017 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup and The 2015 UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships. Vallnord was also used for stage finishes in the 2007, 2009 and 2011 Volta a Catalunya.


    Vallnord is the perfect place to come for beginners and families who want to learn to ski, here is set up with a superb ski school internationally recognized for offering an outstanding level of tuition. Therefore, Vallnord is suitable for tourists who are passionate about sports and skiing, it offers a 93 kilometers slope for skiers around the globe, most visitors give very good reviews about the two resorts Pal Arinsal and Ordino Arcalis upon arrival.


    Location: La Massana and ‎Ordino‎, ‎Andorra

    Website: http://www.vallnord.com/

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  4. Canillo is one of the parishes of Andorra. This place is considered the religious center of Andorra with the Sanctuary and Chapel of Our Lady of Meritxell, patron saint of Andorra, and contains one of the best-preserved romanesque churches in the Pyrenees, Sant Joan de Caselles. Canillo is a contemporary mountain tourist destination of quality and tranquility, a preserved environment, and places of great beauty that invite you to enjoy the best active experiences in nature.

    The parish of Canillo offers you a series of activities for the winter such as Grandvalira, the largest ski area in the Pyrenees. In addition, Grandvalira offers a variety of activities, such as archery, cross-country skiing, helicopter flights, snowshoeing, igloo building, motorbikes. snowboarding, scuba diving...

    Lovers of culture can delve into the fabulous and unique cultural heritage that is distributed throughout the parish of Canillo, such as the sanctuary of Meritxell, patron saint of Andorra, or the church of Sant Joan de Caselles, original Romanesque of the century XII, unique in the Romanesque world. The Harlequin Festival where the typical costume is that of a harlequin, which is made out of clothes and scrolls (bells) and appears after the hanging of the king Carnival or rei Carnestoltes.


    Location: Av. Sant Joan de Caselles S / N · Canillo

    Website: http://ca.vdc.ad/
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  5. El Pas de la Casa is a town and mountain pass in the Encamp parish of Andorra. The main economic source of the town is trade and winter sports. The Festa Major de Sant Pere is held every 29 June in El Pas. El Pas de la Casa is one of the country's premier shopping malls, home to a wide range of sports and skiing facilities.


    Some interesting destinations that tourists should visit:

    • Pas De La Casa Ski, a ski & snowboard area
    • Les Abelletes Lake Trail, Els Passions Trail, famous hiking trails in El Pas de la Casa
    • SKISET Surf Evasió II, the heart of skiing and winter sports
    • Etang de Font-Negre lake is rated by travelers as "To get to the lake you have to park in a parking lot that costs about € 2 an hour. There are about 30 minutes of ascent with great unevenness. Once up, any effort has been worth it! Beautiful site surrounded by 2700 meter peaks. There are even picnic tables and barbecues. We went on a Sunday and there were hardly any people, ideal!"
    • Mirador Port d'Envalira


      Location: in the Encamp parish of Andorra

      Website: https://www.encamp.ad/

      Refer to: https://www.prettywildworld.com/places-to-visit-in-andorra/

      Source: Visit Andorra
      Source: Visit Andorra
      Source: Visit Andorra
      Source: Visit Andorra
    • The Andorra Grandvalira ski resort was established in 2003 through the combination of two of the oldest ski resorts in the Pyrenees - Pas de la Casa-Grau Roig and Soldeu-El Tarter. That merger made Grandvalira the largest ski resort in the Pyrenees and one of the largest in Europe. Grandvalira is completely connected and accessible with a single ski pass.

      The ski resort Grandvalira
      has 210 km of slopes available, 74 lifts transport the guests and the winter sports area is located between the elevations of 1,710 and 2,640 m. The Andorra Grandvalira ski resort is considered a ski paradise in Andorra and is an ideal space for ski enthusiasts. Lift passes from Grandvalira are valid in the fun, freeride haven of Ordino Arcalis at the northern end of the Principality of Andorra.


      Located: Centre Comercial Illa Carlemany

      Website: https://www.grandvalira.com/

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      Source: Rayburn Tours
    • La Massana is one of the seven parishes of the Principality of Andorra, located in the northwest of Andorra. The name Massana derives from the Latin name mattianam for a variety of apples. La Massana is home to many mountains and the highest mountains in the country, typically Coma Pedrosa with an altitude of 2,942 m, this mountain is popular with mountain climbers, its ascent being technically straightforward, although strenuous.


      Not inferior to other parishes, La Massana's main industry is tourism. In winter, the main activities are skiing, snowboarding, and ski cycling. In summer, the main activities are hiking, climbing, mountain biking, 4x4 trails, and canyoning. Alternatively, visitors can also discover more about Andorra's history by visiting the villages of La Massana, which allows the visitor to go back in time, cross the threshold of the Middle Ages and move to Europe a few centuries ago, to make you get a better feel of medieval Andorra.


      Located: in the northwest of Andorra
      Website: https://www.lamassana.ad/
      Refer to: https://www.prettywildworld.com/places-to-visit-in-andorra/

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