Festivals And Celebrations

Andorra may be little, but it knows how to party, with numerous events held throughout the year. Here are 10 underappreciated festivals and celebrations to visit in Andorra, ranging from ski festivals to music festivals and even a clown festival.

Andorrans, like their brethren from other regions, observe all Catalan festivities zealously. Some of the annual festivals include Le Merce, which takes place in September and lasts a full week. It used to be a day dedicated to the worship of the Virgin of Grace, but it has since developed to include other Catalan traditions such as wine markets and music concerts, among other things. There is Our Lady of Meritxell Day, which honours the country's patron saint and has been commemorated on September 8th since its inception in 1873.

During the summer months, there is also the Revetlla de Sant Joan, which commemorates the night of Saint Joan with big bonfires in village squares and people tossing fireballs around dressed as witches and demons. There's also the Pasqua event, which is Catalan for Easter. It is celebrated by attending mass and eating the traditional Easter cake, which is made with sweet bread, candied fruit, and boiled eggs.