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Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli

In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley

Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley

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Andorra


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Located in the heart of the Pyrenees, the principality of Andorra is a small state of 468 km2. Independent since the Middle Ages through the signing of "Paréage between the Count of Foix and the bishop of La Seu d'Urgell, the country is divided into seven parishes each with its own administration (Andorra la Vella, Canillo, Encamp, Ordino, La Massana, Sant Julia de Loria, Escaldes-Endogarny). Very mountainous, there are 62 peaks over 2000m including Mt Coma Pedrosa rises to 2 946 m. 3 large valleys share the principality, one of them (Madriu-Perafita-Claror) is listed as a World Heritage Site. The climate is continental: cold and especially snowy winter, hot in summer.

 

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What to do ?


The tourists, mostly border, is a timely advantage of lower prices for some items.

Tourism White is a major resource of the country's economy.

Two areas united under the brand GranValira (Pas de la Casa-Grau Roig and Soldeu-El Tarter), two other branded Vallnord (Pal-Arinsal and Ordino-Arcalis). One station is dedicated to the founders: La Rabassa.

The first snows are emerging in early December (during the most congested less) and stations do not close until May 1st! This leaves some flexibility in choosing your vacation dates ...

Of course, the snow melts and the skiers disappear to give place to green tourism: hikers, bikers and climbers will sail to turn the valleys and peaks.

The wiser (not to say the least athletes) will discover an architectural heritage religious non-negligible or indulge in the pleasures of spa leisure enjoying the hot springs of Escaldes, among the hottest in Europe. Avoid to take your pet lobster.

  

Andorra : The basics


- Capital: Andorra la Vella

- Population: 71,822 inhabitants.

- Politics: Parliamentary co-principality. (Co-princes are the president of the French Republic and the Bishop of Urgel, Spain) President of the Executive Board.

- Official language: Catalan

- Currency: Euro

Towns in Andorra


• Andorra

Andorra
The capital of Andorra, Andorra la Vella includes approximately 20,000 inhabitants. Located at 1400 meters altitude, it is best known for its shopping street where you can find famous stores 'duty free' that attract so many tourists, the city has over two miles!

It nevertheless contains some fine monuments showcasing art Romanesque church of Santa Coloma, the bridge Margineda, but the Casa de la Vall and gardens where you can admire the statue "The Dance".

There are also a number of small museums and art galleries to help you get better acquainted with the Andorran culture: for example the Museu de Geologia Obert, and Art Galeria Pilar Riberaygua.

You're always close to nature in Andorra la Vella, and you can enjoy the many tours organized from the city to discover the Path Valley Enclar, but also make ecotourism tours or hikes family.

Finally, we note a remarkable event, which is the season of music and dance, taking place from November to May and is under very good performances, featuring contemporary shows frequently remarkable.