Nearly 10% of Andorra is UNESCO designated

The Madriu Perafita Claror Valley, Andorra's largest natural park, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 for its magnificent glaciers, rich woodlands, and pure rocky slopes. The huge park covers over 9% of the nation, making it roughly a tenth of Andorra recognized by UNESCO.

The Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley, which covers approximately 10% of the national area, has 350 high mountain wetlands that sustain endangered species of flora and fauna as well as cultural and ecologically significant ecosystems. Because of the site's little anthropogenic effect, these wetlands have all been successfully maintained. One of the most striking instances is the 12.5-hectare glacial lake l'estany de l'Illa. The wetland complex is an excellent illustration of the richness seen in Pyrenean acid water wetlands. Furthermore, it is a key source of freshwater reserves and plays a crucial role in flood control. The whole Vall de Madriu watershed is located within the borders of the Escaldes-Engordany drinking water supply in the lower section of the river basin. The site's principal activities are tied to tourism, including hiking from April to November, fishing, hunting, and cattle ranching throughout the summer. It's definitely one of the things about Andorra you should know.