Andorra A Vagabond Life Destinations
A tiny independent principality in the Pyrenees mountains sandwiched between Spain and France.
Snapshot
Capital: Andorra La Valle The highest capital city in the world
Language: Offical Catalan. Recognised French, Spanish, Portuguese
Climate: A mountainous climate with cold winters and mld summers ranging from minus 2 Celsius to 24 celsius
Money: Euro. ATMs readily available in Andorra Ville
Andorra is not a member of the EU
Things To See & Do In Andorra
Skiing
A major ski destination Andorra is known for its family friendly resorts and ski slopes
Grandvalira: Pas de la Casa
Altitude: 1710 – 2640 mts
The largest ski area in the Pyrenees with 200 kms of linked runs
Vallnord
Altitude: 1550 – 2625 mts
Popular with all levels Vallnord has 93 kms of marked runs and 3 schools.
Hiking
Tristaina Lake Trail
Sola Irrigation Canal Trail
Via Ferrata Roc del QuerCamino de Toll Bullidor.
Duty Free Shopping
Andorra is VAT free and a popular duty free destination. Check allowance before leaving the country
Museums
Sanctuary of Meritxell: Dedicated to the patron saint The Virgin of Meritxell.
The National Automobile Museum
The Areny-Plandolit House museum: House of Nobility and supporter of Nova Reforma (New Reform) of 1866