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Index Identity card 04 Historical summary 08

Geography, climate and nature 10 02 Leisure, sports and health 12 03 Culture 20 Tourist bus 24 Festivities 25 Shopping 26 Gastronomy 28 Accommodation 32 Transport 34 Business tourism 38 Special thanks Photos kindly provided by the Tourism parishes 40 National Library and Practical information 48 the Comuns de Andorra (Paris- hes of Andorra). Brochures 54 Moscow Oslo 3.592 km 2.385 km

FRANCE Dublin Copenhagen 1.709 km 2.028 km

Canillo London 1.257 km La Haye Berlin 1.328 km 1.866 km Bruxelles 1.180 km Escaldes- Paris 861 km Zurich Sant Julià 1.053 km de Lòria ESPAÑA 04 185 km 05 Madrid 613 km Andorra Lisboa Roma 1.239 km 208 km 1.362 km

We invite you to visit the Prin- Andorra is nature par excellence, Andorra is also a millenary country: live together in perfect harmony cipality of Andorra, the smallest a space of incomparable beauty, Romanesque art, museums and with comfort, modernity and the state in in the heart of ideal for open-air sports activi- monuments, culture trails, festiv- latest technologies. the . ties both in the summer and in ities and celebrations... are just a Over 2,000 stores with the prod- the winter. Trekking and skiing small sample of its rich historical On a stage of 468 km2, you will ucts of the best trademarks, an ex- are two examples of the activi- legacy. be the main characters in nume- quisite gastronomy, an extensive ties you might find in the Prin- rous unforgettable experiences Discover a country in which two quality hotel offer, international cipality. which you can enjoy throughout pillars of our civilisation, respect cultural and sports events… and the whole year. and love of nature and its origins, much more. Identity card

Andorran Coat-of-Arms

Political system universal suffrage, and serve terms Parliamentary co-principality. The of four years. 06 only country in the world with Economy 07 , old parliament building of Andorra, Andorra la Vella two Heads of State, a peculiarity Commerce and tourism (60%) and inherited from the medieval finance (18%) are the three main document known as Pareatges drivers of the economy, as well as and deriving from the country’s Identity card the sectors that generate the most historical evolution. Geographical location: languages such as Spanish, jobs. The co-princes, the Bishop of Urgell Eastern Pyrenees, between French and Portuguese are also Agriculture and stockbreeding, and the president of the French (Arriege) and very widespread. which formed the two main bases Republic, represent the people (). of the traditional economy until Administrative organisation: of Andorra jointly and indivisibly, 2 the arrival of tourism in the 1960s, Surface area: 468 km The territory is structured into personally and exclusively. At the currently employ just 0.50% of the · 8% urbanised and cultivated. seven local administrative divi- present time they are his Excellency wage-earning population. · 92% forests, lakes, rivers, moun- sions known as parishes: , Mr. Joan Enric Vives i Sicília and his tains. Encamp, Ordino, la Massana, An- Excellency Mr. François Hollande. www.estadistica.ad dorra la Vella, Sant Julià de Lòria Official currency Capital: Andorra la Vella. and Escaldes-Engordany. They On 14th March 1993, the first written Population: 76.949 inhabitants* are represented and managed Euro, which was the successor by the town halls (comuns). was signed and the Principality of the Spanish peseta and the Average age: between 40* became a democratic, social state French franc, which coexisted in Religion: in law. the country until the European Official language: Catholicism is the main religion The General Council exercises currency came into force. Catalan is the official language of the state, although the Consti- legislative power and its members, of Andorra. However, due to the tution of Andorra establishes the general councillors, are elected diversity of nationalities among freedom of religion. by free, equal, direct and secret the resident population, other www.visitandorra.com *Census 2014 Historical summary

1419 - Creation of the Consell de the seventh parish of Andorra la Terra (Council of the Land) as thanks to its rapid economic growth the first Parliamentary form with connected to the use of spa waters representatives from all of the and the increase in commercial parishes to deal with the problems tourism. of the community. 1981 - Creation of the Executive 1589 - Henry, King of Navarre, Council, the Government of count of Foix, Viscount of Bearn Andorra: the reforms begin which and Lord of Andorra, becomes will culminate in the will of the king of France, and unites the people of Andorra to draw up a rights of joint Lordship of the written constitution. 08 Privilege of the Earth’s Regional Parliament (1419) counts of Foix with the French 14th March 1993 - First 09 crown. Constitution of Andorra, which 1793-1806 - The French turns the Principality into an Historical summary Revolution breaks the bonds independent democratic and 10.500 - 700 bC - From prehis- 1133 - The Count of Urgell gives between Andorra and France, social state in law, and with the toric times to the pre-Roman the Bishop of Urgell his claim to but Napoleon restores the feudal new definition of competencies period: first inhabitants of the the Andorra valleys. tradition and the rights of joint for the institutions. With the territory of Andorra as in La Bal- Lordship of France over the historical and political evolution, 13th century - Constant strug- Principality of Andorra. Andorra continues to be a co- ma de , El Cedre in gles between the counts of Foix principality, with the Bishop of Santa Coloma or l’Antuix in Es- 1866 - Approval of the New and the Church of Urgell to un- Urgell and the president of the caldes-Engordany. Reform, which brings substantial dermine the rights of the bi- changes in the political and French Republic as joint princes 805 - The legend says that Char- shops over Andorra. administrative arenas; a great in person and in absolute equality. lemagne founded Andorra in sign of this was the attribution 1993 - Andorra joins the UN, 1278 and 1288 - The Bishop of recognition for the help given by of the right to vote to all heads which means international Urgell, Pere d’Urg and the Count its inhabitants against Saracens. of households and the increased recognition of the country. of Foix, Roger Bernat III, signed power of the General Council. 1994 - Andorra joins the Council Mid-9th century - Consecration the Pareatges. The Pareatges 1933 - Male universal suffrage is of Europe. of the cathedral of Santa Ma- established the co-sovereignty established. of the Bishop of Urgell and the ria d’Urgell, the first document 1970 - Female universal suffrage is which mentions the parishes of Count of Foix over Andorra, thus established. Andorra as lands of the counts creating the Principality of An- 1978 - Escaldes-Engordany becomes of Urgell. dorra as we know it today. www.visitandorra.com Geography, climate and nature

Bordas (old storehouses) of Setúria

The fauna and flora of Andorra vary the importance of this area, it is the depending on the zone. Some of the only valley in the country in which most frequent animal species we find vehicles may not enter. are: the marmot, the ‘pallaresa’ lizard, These protected areas and other Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley the squirrel, the boar and the birds of valleys of the country, such as the prey such as the bearded vulture. Just Valley, of glacial origin; the Geography, climate and nature like the fauna, the species which form Enclar Valley, part of the Anella The Andorran relief is mountainous, Pessons, amongst others. part of the country’s flora are highly Verda (Green Ring) route; the Pes- with 72 peaks, some over 2000 varied and we can find from medici- The Andorran climate is of Medi- sons cirque, The Tristaina Valley, m high, which makes Andorra one nal herbs (strawberry and ilex), wild terranean mountainous type, the Angonella Valley or the Camins of the highest countries in Europe. mushrooms and flowers (narcissus) with hot summers and cold dels oficis (Old trades route), offer 10 The highest point in the territory to a large number of trees and bus- 11 winters and considerable a wide range of ecotourism trails is the Comapedrosa peak (2,942 hes (hazelnut and box). snowfalls. The average minimum which you can do in the company m) and the lowest point is where is -2ºC and the maximum 24ºC. The biological wealth of Andorra of professional guides who will help the river Runer crosses the frontier Snowfalls are frequent and the justifies its preservation, and over you to discover our natural heritage. with Spain (838 m). The average rain is concentrated mainly in the the years different areas have been altitude is 1,996 m. months of October and May. protected such as the hunting and The quaternary origin of the fishing grounds and the nature parks. www.visitandorra.com Andorran biodiversity is very rich, Andorran land is revealed by the The Parc Natural Comunal de les Department of Tourism and the with more than 1,500 species of Environment routes of the main river axes in the Valls del Comapedrosa nature www.mediambient.ad country: the Valira del Nord, the flora and fauna spread mainly in park and the Vall de Sorteny na- the four zones: Mediterranean, Sorteny Valley Nature Reserve Valira d’Orient and the . ture park are two protected areas www.sorteny.ad · www.ordino.ad montane, sub Alpine and Alpine. These rivers are joined by other created with a double intention: on Valls del Comapedrosa Nature the one hand the ecosystems are Park tributaries, where the main towns Of all the vegetable species, preserved and on the other a ratio- www.comapedrosa.ad are located. one stands out, the Poet’s “La nal use is made of them. This is a first www.lamassana.ad Grandalla” (Narcissus poeticus), The lakes, mainly small and step towards respect of the environ- Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley www.madriu-perafita-claror.ad round, form part of the scenery of the emblematic flower of the ment and the nature of the country. Andorra. Andorra has more than Principality; amongst the fauna, Pessons Cirque The Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley, www.encamp.ad 70 lakes, the largest of which the two most representative declared World Heritage by Unesco animals are the river trout and the Green Ring Route is the Juclar, which occupies an in 2004 for its natural and cultural www.andorralavella.ad chamois, which live at the highest area of 21,3 ha, although other wealth, is in the south of the country Old Trades Route well-known lakes are Tristaina and points. and covers 10% of the territory. Given www.santjulia.ad/turisme Leisure, sports and health

The Principality has two alpine your little ones’ excitement at the skiing and Nordic skiing areas. animal park, or enjoy the Airtrekk in La Massana and sky trail, snow slides, nature class Ordino valleys and Grandvalira, snowshoe walk, snowmobiles and in Canillo and Encamp valleys. quad bikes with friends, among Naturlandia, in La Rabassa forest many other activities. And if that’s in Sant Julià, offers 20 km of Nordic not enough, climb aboard the 5.3 trails. Vallnord offers over 90 km of km Tobotronc, the longest alpine slopes in three sectors: Pal, coaster in the world, for amazing and Arcalís. Encamp, Canillo, El sensations in the heart of nature. Tarter, , and El The rest of the year, the three skiing 12 Pas de la Casa are entry points to 13 areas in the Principality adapt to Grandvalira – the largest skiable the climate and become the best area in the Pyrenees with over 200 stage for numerous, varied open km of slopes. Both resorts offer a air activities: adventure circuits and wide variety of activities for all ages. trekking, quad excursions, karts, If you like excitement, do not obstacle courses, mountain biking hesitate to do any of the activities and free flights are just some of they offer: jumps, mushing, these activities. The Vallnord Bike snowshoe orientation, adventure Park and the Grandvalira Mountain activity centres for all, paragliding Bike Park stand out for the number or helicopter flights, without of kilometres for enjoying different forgetting the facilities for lovers mountain bike routes and levels. Statue of Francesc Viladomat, Grandvalira of snowboarding: the Freeride Furthermore, Vallnord (Arcalís Enjoy our skiing areas all year Area and the Snow Park. You will sector), Naturlandia and Grandvalira also have night-time activities, (Canillo sector) offer interpretative round such as the snowshoe excursions and adventure routes for starting to enjoy the forests and the full out in the world of orientation. If you like the snow and want your partner or with your family. moon. to have a good time, Andorra Young and old can enjoy the invites you to enjoy different winter sports and a thousand Discover Nordic skiing and enjoy www.vallnord.com activities to give you new and one amusements which our our beautiful scenery over 15 www.grandvalira.com experiences with your friends, ski resorts offer you. km of trails at Naturlandia. Share www.naturlandia.ad Leisure, sports and health

levels. You should also be able Capcir and the region to find the Mapa de Refugios y along 160 km. Grandes Recorridos de Andorra Enjoy the mountain with iron (map of mountain huts and long- ways, climbing, canyoning... distance hiking routes; “GR”), which provides details of five routes: The Principality boasts 3 equestrian the GRP (which goes around the centres, 16 iron ways, 8 climbing Principality), the GR-7 and GR-11 walls, 5 canyons and 8 zones with (which run across the country) the more than 200 climbing trails - all cross-border GR, and the ARP (High for mountain enthusiasts to enjoy Pyrenean Route). It also tells you a unique experience. These sports where to find 29 mountain refuge and activities can be practised huts, 5 of which are guarded. in almost all parishes. Another activity that enjoys an ideal Cross-border Routes Estany de Siscaró (lake) location here is canyoning, which Camino del Reencuentro (Old combines descending rivers and Summer in Andorra, you won’t know Cross-Pyrenean Trail) climbing, and allows you to start where to start... This route starts in the of out in this sport in a group or with Auzat (France) and crosses Andorra the family. All the routes, both Andorra offers a thousand and If you like hiking... to reach Seu d’Urgell in Spain. A trail interior and exterior, are suitable one possibilities for enjoying Explore the ecotourism routes packed with history and culture. for most people: you’ll truly be able good weather and outdoor to feel the valley beneath your feet. 1214 outlined in our mountain guide. The hiking trail towards Capcir, 1315 activities. Iron ways, canyons, Expert qualified guides will Andorra la Vella and the Alt Enjoy golf and ‘pitch & putt’ in climbing routes, horse riding accompany you on your walks, Urgell region the most captivating valleys... trails and ecotourism walks enabling you to get the most are just some of the options out of the country’s fauna and An itinerary connected with Andorra suggests you go into the available for discovering the flora. There are routes of different culture, history,landscape and the world of golf and pitch & putt, two most unique spots of our region. lengths and levels of difficulties spirit of all catalan territories. aspects of a fully expanding sport. Golf lovers have the Golf Soldeu Places ideal for fishing so that you can choose whichever The path that passes through best suits your needs and allows Andorra is connected with the facilities at an altitude of 2,250 m, Andorra’s lakes and rivers are you to visit the main natural areas: incomparable natural areas Valls del Comapedrosa Nature Golf Soldeu for fishing. The season starts Park, Vall de Sorteny Nature in mid April and continues to Park, Incles Valley, Enclar Valley, the end of September, and Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, you must have a licence and Circ dels Pessons or perhaps the a fishing ground permit to be Route of Ancient Trades in Sant able to do this sport. You will Julià de Lòria. receive information on all of the intensive sports fishing grounds If you prefer to strike out on your and the grounds in natural own, tourist offices stock the surroundings from the tourist guidebook “Caminos de Andorra” offices and specialised shops. (Andorra Routes), which contains www.facip.com information on 54 trails for all Leisure, sports and health

gives an overall view of the the Ministry of Tourism and country’s main natural assets. receive a memento of their At each viewpoint we find a sign achievement. Both these items with all of the information on prove that you have managed the subject. Informative leaflets to complete this extraordinary are available in 4 languages at all route. tourist offices. Go around the country on a GRP... mountain bike... Come “round a whole country” Lovers of the sport have three large with the GRP (Gran Recorregut areas especially prepared and País - Grand Country Route): The fitted out: the Bike Park Soldeu circuit, about 100 km long, has and the Vallnord Bike Park. And no difficult or dangerous sections in Arinsal you will find the BMX – and crosses the Principality in its Four Cross Circuit, free access and entirety. without charge. You will also have mountain paths which you are It is divided into seven stages, free to enjoy by bike; you will find around 14 km each, designed all of the information you need at on the presence of refuges the tourist offices in each parish. and the aim is to take them at www.vallnord.com a pace allowing the natural www.bikeparksoldeu.com 1216 Naturlandia Animal Park surroundings to be enjoyed. It 1317 takes six or seven days to finish Or by bike... on the highest golf course in into the landscape and where the trail. Passports are available If you like cycling, Andorra has at Europe. For practitioners of pitch visitors can observe all the more that allow all excursionists your disposal 22 cycling climbs & putt the Valls del Nord offer representative species of the who complete the GRP to at varying levels of difficulty. In the facilities of their two centres: Pyrenees. This is the perfect place obtain a diploma awarded by total, there are around 200 km the Golf Par 3 Vall d’Ordino to spend some time getting to and the Pitch & Putt El Torrent, know one of Naturlandia’s many Rialb Valley in la Massana. Both beginners attractions. and experts can enjoy privileged Complement your visit with other natural surroundings, with all of available summertime activities the necessary services available to such as paintball, archery, hiking, you from May to September. quad and buggy riding and the www.golfsoldeu.com children’s adventure park, among www.ordinogolf.com others... www.xixerellapark.com www.naturlandia.ad

Animal Park Nature en Route... Don’t forget to visit the 14 ecotourist viewpoints, each Naturlandia Animal Park – a one with a particular interest park at an altitude of 2000 metres related to nature. A network is to with facilities perfectly integrated be generated which, as a whole, Leisure, sports and health

parish are just some of the options Where winter sports are concerned, for those who want to keep fit. Andorra regularly hosts world www.palaudegel.ad Alpine, Mountain and Speed www.encamp.ad · www.ordino.ad skiing championships as well as www.lamassana.ad the Freeride World Tour and the www.andorralavella.ad Total Flight Masters of Freestyle. www.sasectur.com · www.e-e.ad During the summer months, Sporting Breaks Andorra hosts events such as the World Mountain Bike The objective of ‘Andorra: Sports Championship, the World Trial Training Country’ is to acquaint Bike Championship, the Andorra people with sports clubs, teams Ultra Trail Vallnord, the ‘Vuelta’ and federations, the advantages Coma de of the Peaks of Andorra, the of high-altitude training and the of road so that you can really allow you to enjoy well-being Andorra Outdoor Games as well wide range of amenities available savour the country’s beautiful all year round. The hotels in the as one-off events such as the Tour in the Principality. landscapes. You will be able to Principality offer the new culture of Spain and the Tour de France. experience unique routes such as of comprehensive well-being and www.andorrasportstraining.com the Coma de Arcalís, estación de complete their offer with health Sporting events Pal, Puerto de Envalira and Coll de and beauty treatments. la Gallina - mountain passes that The Principality is a true reference More information: Mountain Caldea is the biggest health point in the world of sports, and Guide, Cycling Tourism Guide, have formed part of big cycling “Naturaleza en Ruta” (Nature on spa in southern Europe - a true 1218 events such as the Tour de France, over the last few years it has been the Route), Hiking Route Guide water palace dedicated to the (€), Fishing Map and GRP Map 1319 La Vuelta a España and the Volta the venue for a significant number pleasures, virtues and beauty of (€). Available from the network of Catalunya. of competitions and renowned tourist offices in the Principality. this vital element. It also provides sporting events. www.visitandorra.com APP Active Tourism in Andorra a wide range of activities to Download “Active Tourism in help you relax, enjoy yourself, Andorra”, the app that enables and look after mind and body. you to find information on nature INÚU, the centre adjoining and active tourism in summer CALDEA, also introduces a new and winter, with a wide variety of concept in wellbeing, offering surprising functions. new experiences that enable the visitor to experience a unique and We are concerned for your well-rounded stay. well-being...

Andorra has been one of the pioneering destinations in Get into shape in Andorra... (wellness) tourism, and for years Andorra has a sporting tradition has offered visitors a wide range of and, for this reason, is home to top- possibilities and state-of-the-art flight sports facilities: the Ice Palace treatments. Caldea, but also high of Andorra, the Olympic Swimming mountain spa establishments, spa Pool in Serradells and the Municipal hotels and many other facilities Stadium and sports centres in each CulturaCulture

The San Cristóbal de Anyós church Culture Museums and monuments: Forge Interpretation Centre, Basilica of Sanctuary Andorra’s museums and monu- Perfume Museum, Electricity ments have a well-defined Museum (MW) and Tobacco PassMuseu common objective: to share Museum, allowing you to enter PassMuseu is an interesting, easy the country’s historical and more deeply into the industrial and money-saving way to discov- cultural heritage. 17 museum evolution of a country that 20 er Andorra’s museums. infrastructures will bring visitors boasts more than one thousand 21 closer to Andorra’s traditions years of history. The passport costs 2.5 € (taxes incl.) and folklore; discover, for You will find ethnographic muse- and allows you a 50% discount on example, Andorra’s political ums where you can travel to the admission price for three mu- structure by visiting the Casa de Andorra’s past: Casa Cristo, Casa seums of choice among the 17 cur- la Vall, Europe’s smallest former Rull and Areny Plandolit House rently operating in Andorra. parliament building. Visitors will home museums will show you www.visitandorra.com be acquainted with the traditions the uses, customs and traditions The PassMuseu also includes a Tel. (+376) 750 100 and beliefs surrounding the of the inhabitants of the Valleys brief description of all the availa- Basilica Nostra Senyora de in the 19th century. You can also ble museums in Andorra. Romanesque art Meritxell, which became part of visit private collections such as the Present the passport at the mu- The pre-Romanesque and the Mariana Route in 2014. The Motorbike Museum, where you will seum ticket office in order to Romanesque art are the artistic Mariana Route focuses on sites see the evolution of the motorcycle. avail of the discount. Remember, manifestations that have lasted of cultural and religious interest, The Miniature Museum you will be each passport is personal and longest in the Principality, linking the sanctuaries of El Pilar, surprised by the representation non-transferable and each cou- while other architectural styles Torreciudad, Lourdes, Meritxell of the Adoration of the Magi on pon is valid for a particular mu- have been imposed in other and Montserrat – a trail of a grain of rice, and the Escaldes- seum. Each museum will stamp places of Europe. The Andorran faith guided by spirituality and Engordany Art Centre will bring your passport in validation. Romanesque is expressed in small Marian devotion, possessing you the work of Josep Viladomat buildings identified as the centre great wealth in terms of tourism, and where you will discover The PassMuseu is valid for a peri- of spiritual and community life in patrimony, nature, gastronomy our Romanesque in miniature. od of one year from the purchase the of the past, and tell us and culture. Alternatively, These are some examples of the date and is only valid for listed today about the formation of the you could also visit the Farga museums you will find in Andorra. museums. We recommend prior parish communities and the first Rossell (restored forge), reservation for all museums. power relationships. Culture Classical and jazz music, dance perspective: music, stories, and theatre astronomy, free guided tours, Andorra offers a wide range etc. It’s a great selection of of music, dance and theatre experiences that add a touch of performances, promoted by the freshness to the range of cultural parishes year after year. Notable events already on offer in summer. examples are the Colores de Música Scalada Festival in Escaldes-Engordany and the Narciso Yepes Festival in During the month of July, for Pal Ordino, which takes place at the the third year running, the Auditori Nacional d’Andorra in Cirque du Soleil will surprise The Roman Andorra Interpreta- other ways to see the culture of autumn. Andorra la Vella hosts audiences with “Scalada”, a free, tion Centre, in the village of Pal, Andorra. the Season of Music and Dance, open-air production that is offers visitors an introduction to already well established as one of unique in Europe. Free tickets at We suggest the routes of the Rural www.visitandorra.com the influence of Roman art in An- Habitat and the Iron Route, and the most important festivals in the dorran valleys from the moment the Hydroelectricity country. The capital and Sant Julià Mass timetables of its conception as an art form up de Lòria offer a renowned theatre Trail where you will discover the The most important churches in until the end of the 12th century. season from October to January forms of life of traditional Andorran each parish offer masses every and February to June, bringing to The country’s Romanesque society, its industry and its traditions. day, at weekends and during the the country the most distinguished churches are characterised as small You will also be able to discover the annual religious celebrations. constructions with sober decora- most singular places of each parish actors and international works. www.esglesiacatolica.ad tion of great beauty and harmony; through their trails: Twelve steps During the summer months, there is a predominance of Lom- (Dotze petjades) on the path to Andorra’s museums put on a 22 bardian decoration in the most Canillo, the Verdaguer Trails in variety of night-time options More information: Culture Guide. Available from the network of 23 emblematic churches in the coun- Ordino, the Green Ring in Andorra that allow visitors to discover tourist offices in the Principality try, which jealously guard their la Vella, the “Old Trades Route” them from an entirely different mural paintings inside. You will trail in Sant Julià de Lòria and the www.visitandorra.com find more than 40 Romanesque Granite Architecture in Escaldes- churches in the most singular plac- Engordany are some examples. es of our cultural scenery. The Canillo parish is home to a La Margineda archaeological site significant number of springs and More information: Culture Guide. washing and watering points, all Available from the network of The site opened in summer 2012, of which can be found in the H2O tourist offices in the Principality and aims to show visitors the re- guide – routes that will give you www.visitandorra.com sult of six digs that have revealed a good insight into village life and one of the most important medi- help you understand the people eval sites documented in Andorra and the surroundings. to date. www.molinespatrimonis.com You can also discover the roots, traditions and customs of Canillo Culture trails via the Valle de Incles trails The charms of each valley and – woodland, lakes, waterfalls, their heritage are reflected in the rivers and meadowland, all with wide range of routes offered in a wide range of flora and fauna the country. Trails on which you that will leave you anything but will travel to Andorra’s past where disappointed. bishops, lords and townspeople www.turismecanillo.ad lived in harmony. They offer you Tourist Festivities bus

Night of St. Joan Festivals, traditions and celebrations Andorra preserves the customs and rooted to Andorra’s traditions. traditions that our predecessors The UNESCO Intergovernmental preserved century by century and Committee for immaterial patrimo- which we have as a legacy today. ny, during their meeting held in Andorran folklore is shown in the Travel back in time through Windhoek (Namibia) decided to add dances and the popular festivals Andorran culture to their immaterial patrimonial list, to which follow each other throughout preserve their continuity, the Saint Step into the legacy of our past, an official tour guide and have the year, as well as the main religious John’s Bonfire Festivities (Falles de 24 and we’ll show you a thousand your own audio guide in four celebrations such as the Canòlich Sant Joan in Catalan). and one spots you’ll certain- languages (Catalan, Spanish, procession the last Saturday in May 25 ly never have heard of. Travel French and English). The routes and the feast of Our Lady of Meritxell, National festivals through unique landscapes operate in the mornings from the patron saint of Andorra, on 8th Constitution Day: 14th March steeped in the inheritance of Sunday to Friday, whilst on September. These celebrations are a Our Lady of Meritxell, patron our ancestors: rural architec- Saturday the route takes a full day unique opportunity to see the great saint of Andorra: 8th September ture, Roman art, museums… with lunch included. variety of fun and leisure activities Annual Parish festivals Let time sweep you away! and events in the country. Canillo annual festival: the The Andorra tourist bus is the Saint John’s Bonfire Eve third Saturday in July and the best way to get to know the In Andorra during the celebrations following Sunday and Monday landscapes, culture and history of of the summer’s solstice, June Encamp annual festival: 15th the Principality of Andorra. There 23rd. at night, fire lit big balls and 16th August are up to 5 routes to choose from. are made to spin at high speed, Ordino annual festival: La Massana creating a balls of fire visual effect. annual festival, 15th and 16th August Andorra’s tourist bus routes last for half a day, except for The fire festivities to celebrate Andorra la Vella annual festival: the Saturdays, which are a full More information: Tourist Bus the incoming summer are usual first Saturday in August and the Guide. Available from the net- following Sunday and Monday day and include admission to work of tourist offices in the practice on the villages and towns museums and churches on the Principality. of both sides of the Pyrenees. It is Sant Julià de Lòria annual festival: the last Sunday in July plus the two route. During the summer. Tourist Office Andorra la Vella a very old tradition, which origins Tel. (+376) 750 100 are lost in time, but aside its origins, days before and the two days after On board the tourist bus, you [email protected] the Saint John’s Bonfire festivities Escaldes–Engordany annual will always be accompanied by www.visitandorra.com is alive and well nowadays and festival: 25th and 26th July Shopping

Vivand (May and October) Vivand, one of the main commercial · Fira de les Oh!fertes (‘Special streets in Andorra, is a pedestrian Offers Festival’) Sant Julià de Lòria zone situated on the Avenida (April and November) Carlemany de Escaldes-Engordany, · Braderie street market, El Pas de la providing more than 200 shops, Casa (early July) restaurants and hotels. It is a large commercial space in the open air, · Snow Experience, El Pas de la Casa presenting a remarkable and very (December) diverse range of offers. High-quality · De Copes al Centre Històric 26 business based on convenience d’Andorra la Vella (June and 27 and friendly service, featuring September) internationally recognised brands · Andorra Shopping Festival, and over 2,000 parking spaces. Andorra la Vella and Escaldes- Sales Engordany (October). There are two periods of sales: in the Don’t miss out on what we have winter from the end of December prepared for you: live music, street Why go shopping in Andorra? until the end of February, and in the theatre and art, personal shoppers Andorra’s world renown for a high street 10 km long. You will summer, from the end of June to and make-up artists, animated shopping comes from the find everything you want here. the end of August. They usually start entertainment, an extension of the commercial tradition maintained Where can we go shopping? a few days before the neighbouring regular shopping hours up until for decades and which the countries: Spain and France. Although there are establishments midnight... and much, much more! country continues to preserve all around the country, most of Exemptions This autumn, come to the Andorra thanks to its more competitive them are concentrated in the prices, quality and citizen safety. You need to bear in mind excise Shopping Festival for a wealth of la Vella (the These factors have contributed to duty when buying in Andorra. new experiences. capital) and Escaldes-Engordany. making Andorra an international Products are tax-free up to the El Pas de la Casa has a large shopping referent. 900 euro limit set by customs and variety of stores and Sant Julià de excise. The modernity of the more than Lòria is home to large shopping More information: Shopping 2,000 stores and boutiques in centres which offer a wide range Events Guide. Available from the network the country provide you with the of electronics, music, gastronomy · Nits de compres (Shopping night) of tourist offices in the Principality new trends of each season along products and household items. (Nit Vivand) d’Escaldes-Engordany www.visitandorra.com Typical dishes best-kept secret of Andorran cat- The geographical location of the tle breeders: tradition. Gastronomy www.agricultura.ad/ country has meant that it has developed its own gastronomy societat-ramaders-andorra typical of mountain areas. Wild Nectum mushrooms, river trout, mountain Natural syrup trinxat (made with potatoes, cab- made from fir bage, streaky bacon and garlic), tree pines, with game, stew, aioli, delicatessen a similar texture meats (donja, bringuera, bull or to honey. Ideal bisbe sausages) and sponges are for seasoning: salads, white meat some of the specialities of Andor- or cheese such as requesón (ricot- ran gastronomy. ta-like). Tradition Andorran wines Cim de Cel: The Some of the signs of Andorran characteristics identity are still present in the an- of the land cient high mountain houses, the and its altitude bordes, where the grain and live- (over 1,000 m) stock were formerly kept. Some 20 make this wine of these constructions have been a blend of unique properties. transformed and set up as restau- 28 Gastronomy www.casabeal.com rants where you will enjoy the pe- 29 The gastronomy of Andorra is and San Sebastián in January, culiar architecture with its warm, Escol: A Ries- the legacy of the former village the sardinada (sardine festi- welcoming decoration and the ling from Borda people who with time have re- val) and butifarrada (sausage traditional Andorran cuisine made Sabaté - the ceived and assimilated the influ- festival) during Carnival or the grapes are ences of French and Catalan cui- Ruta de la Tapa de Sant Julià with prime quality products. picked by hand sine. To discover its essence, you de Lòria (tapas route) in Febru- Gastronomic shops and processed have more than 400 restaurants ary, “Lo Mondongo” (traditional where you can try the tradition- dish) in the parish of La Massa- For lovers of culinary art, Andorra in a small bodega. al dishes made with the quality na between January and Feb- offers stores specialised in lead- www.bordasabate.com local products with which, com- ruary, Reviu l’aperitiu (‘aperitif ing gastronomic products. You Casa Auvinyà: This winery bined with the tastes of modern review’) in Sant Julià de Lòria can try the most exquisite snacks produces red wine, Evolució, cuisine, you will have an unfor- in May, “Andorra a Taula” gastro or find everything you need to made with Pinot Noir or Syrah gettable experience. days in May and November, the offer your guests the best inter- varieties (winning the silver Pintxo Route in June, the Mostra national delicacies. Bacchus Award in 2014) and Andorra’s gastronomy relates to Gastronòmica (Gastronomic a white wine called Imagine, cultural traditions, inviting resi- Festival) of Ordino in Septem- Native products dents and visitors alike to cele- ber, La Massana Fogons gastro the coupage undertaken with brate the main festivities. Today, Premium-qual- a blend of Pinot Gris, Albariño days in October, and artisan ity meat in An- many gastronomic events in the product fairs such as the Fira del and Viognier. dorra Principality are rooted in these Bolet (Mushroom Festival) in www.casaauvinya.ad Andorran meat celebrations, and take place September or the Santa Llúcia throughout the year. Don’t miss is a reference Celler Mas Berenguer: A winery Festival in December, among producing Celler Mas Berenguer, the escudelladas (national dish many others. point in gastronomy thanks to the of country stew) of San Antonio Gastronomy working with the Chardonnay eration among the women of grape variety. the family. www.cellermasberenguer.com ratassia de la carmeta Trumfa Jams Trumfa is a na- Casa Gendret: tive potato that On a six-acre comes in four farm nestled in varieties: Naga, the middle of Noisette, Anaïs and Florica. the forests of La Aromatic plants and medicinal Rabassa, Casa Gendret grows wild herbs berries –strawberries, raspberries and several types of red and black The cooperative Sabors i aromes currants. No chemical phytosan- d’Andorra markets 9 varieties for itary products are ever used and culinary use and infusions in- our farming methods fully respect cluding mint, hyssop, wild thyme, the environment. These berries oregano and grapefruit. are then used to create our deli- www.saborsiaromesdandorra.com cious organic jams. Ratassia casa gendret Traditional Jams and pre- artisan li- serves from Re- 30 queur based bost del Padrí: 31 on medicinal produced using and new herbs. Recipe passed our traditional down from generation to gen- recipe and always exclusively with

fruits from Spain. Production is restaurants: in them you can see limited to the size of the harvest their very particular architecture each year. and décor, warm and welcoming, No preservatives or artificial col- while discovering the traditional ouring. Andorran cuisine. www.elrebostdelpadri.com Don’t miss the selection of tradi- tional bordas offered, where you Bordes can taste our mountain cuisine. Some of andorra’s marks of iden- tity are preserved in the old tradi- tional homes in the high moun- tains, called bordas. More information: Andorra Res- In the old days these were where taurant Guide. Available from the network of tourist offices in the grain was stored and the livestock Principality lived. Now somebordashave been www.visitandorra.com converted and reconditioned as www.agricultura.ad You will also find 6 caravan parks: If you prefer, there are also five Accommodation · Car park Prat de Vilella guarded huts of different catego- Tel. (+376) 348 110 (Ordino) ries providing accommodation GPS: 42.3321 N - 1.3158 E and catering to make you feel right · Car park del Funicamp at home. These are: the Refugio de Comapedrosa, Refugio de Ju- Tel. (+376) 832 606 (Encamp) clà, Refugio de Montaña Borda de GPS: 42.53532 N - 1.58852 E Sorteny, Refugio Natur Refugi Cor- · Car park Bullidor tals de and Refugio Borda Tel. (376) 637 497 (Encamp) les Reineres de Incles. GPS: 42.544765 N - 1.734995 E Rural establishments Accommodation tailored to you... · Car park Terres Primeres Come and enjoy rural tourism in Staying in Andorra is like coming the main sports and leisure cen- Tel. (+376) 832 606 (Encamp) Andorra! The first establishments home. The valleys of Andorra of- tres in the country. GPS: 42.5328655 N - 1.5778223 E of this type in the country are now fer a wide variety of accommoda- For those who prefer to relax... · Car park Prat de la Ribera open. tion with more than 40,000 beds We look after your wellbeing in (La Massana) Get to know the rural houses and to suit your needs. Our establish- Andorra. The spas and spa cen- · Car park Feixes del Rabató bordas (old storehouses and cattle ments give you the chance to dis- tres at our hotels offer body treat- Tel. (+376) 842 493 / 325 177 (Sant sheds) situated in Encamp and cover the country in all its glory. ments tailored to your needs. Julià de Lòria) Ordino. These have been awarded Enjoy your stay at any of the six GPS: 42.46572 N - 1.49418 E the maximum classification: 4 wheat For those who prefer an urban ears. New openings are planned! atmosphere... hotels and aparthotels awarded For those travelling in a group... Two hundred hotel establish- the Wellness and Wellbeing seal, If what you are looking for is more 2432 ments of all categories offer the tuning your body’s energy and traditional accommodation at a 2533 best quality in their services. The balance. Leave stress behind and lower price, the hostels and group urban centres propose the most enjoy the peace and quiet, com- houses in the country offer you the modern facilities in the main lei- fort and nature in any of our es- chance to spend a pleasant stay Pictograms with your friends. You will enjoy Andorra has created three pic- sure and commercial areas for tablishments. your stay in some of the most tradi- tograms allowing you to identify those who go there on business For those who take their home tional places in Andorra or you will which hotels are equipped to host or leisure. In all of the parishes with them... be surrounded by incomparable tourists that practise the following you will have the best gastrono- natural scenery. activities: hiking, sports and cycling If you are staying in a tent or a my and the maximum comfort of www.alberglacomella.ad tourism. caravan, Andorra has 11 camp- our hotels. www.aina.ad sites where you will find all of the www.albergjovell.com For families... necessary commodities for your www.naturlandia.ad If what you are looking for is a holidays to be a pleasant expe- www.refugisorteny.com more family atmosphere to feel rience, in a family atmosphere. For Nature lovers... as if you were at home, we have a Most of the establishments are Our cabins and mountain huts will wide selection of apartment-ho- in the high mountain parishes, and give access to sports and lei- immerse you in the country’s most tels and tourist apartments unique landscapes, where you can sure centres such as Vallnord and where you can share your expe- enjoy the regional fauna and flora Grandvalira. More information: Tourist Ac- riences with your family. You also as well as soak up the tranquillity of commodation Guide, Campsite have hotels that offer accommo- There are also 2 caravan parks our mountains. There are thirty or and Mountain Hut Guide. Avai- dation in thematic rooms for the lable from the network of tourist with 98 and 600 spots respective- so huts that provide basic comfort offices in the Principality. youngest. You will find them near ly in Encamp (Pas de la Casa). for an unforgettable experience. www.visitandorra.com If arriving by bus Tui Transport The connections by bus from the Tui-Escaldes-Engorday-El Pas main Catalan stations are mainly de la Casa (CAMINO BUS) concentrated in Barcelona, Vic, France: Gerona, Tarragona and Lerida. In L’Ospitalet the case of France, the bus station in Toulouse has a regular service to L’Ospitalet-Andorra la Vella (LA Andorra. HISPANO ANDORRANA) www.transportpublic.ad Toulouse SNCF- Toulouse Air- port - Andorra la Vella (NOVATEL) Spain: Barcelona : Barcelona Est. Nord-Ponts-An- Arcos de Valdevez dorra la Vella (ALSINA Arcos de Valdevez- Valença GRAELLS) -Escaldes-Engordany Barcelona Airport (T1/T2) -An- (CAMINO BUS) dorra la Vella (NOVATEL) Arcos de Valdevez- V.P. de An- Barcelona Est. Nord –Túnel del cora- El Pas de la Casa (COOP- Cadí-Andorra la Vella (ALSINA ERATIVA INTERURBANA AN- GRAELLS) DORRANA) How do you get to the Principality? Barcelona Airport (T1/T2)- Bar- Porto Andorra’s proximity to the large Bilbao: 601 km celona Est. Sants-Andorra la Porto - Andorra (CAMINO BUS) urban centres of France and València: 496 km Vella (AUTOCARS NADAL) 34 Spain and its geographic loca- Zaragoza: 300 km Barcelona Est. Nord- Solso- 35 tion favour access to the country Girona: 271 km na-Andorra la Vella (ALSINA GRAELLS) through a large network of com- Barcelona: 208 km Girona munications: bus, train, car and Tarragona 198 km Girona-Girona Airport-Vic-An- ALSINA GRAELLS: plane will allow you to quickly Lleida: 185 km dorra la Vella (NOVATEL) Tel. (+34) 902 422 242 get to the Principality. www.alsinagraells.com If you prefer the plane Lleida AUTOCARS NADAL: If you are coming by car Lleida BUS depot -Lleida Tel. (+376) 805 151 The Principality does not have its RENFE -Escaldes-Engordany www.autocarsnadal.com No international driving licence own airport, but nearby there are (MONTMANTELL) CAMINO BUS: T. (+376) 865 500 is required for driving in Andorra major international airports: Bla- if the reason for your visit is only Lleida BUS depot -Lleida REN- COOPERATIVA INTERURBANA gnac airport in Toulouse (France), FE - Andorra la Vella (ALSINA ANDORRANA, SA: tourism. El Prat airport in Barcelona, Gero- GRAELLS, VIATGES SOLDEVILA) Tel. (+376) 806 555 www.interurbana.ad Distance to Andorra la Vella na airport (Spain), Alguaire air- Tarragona port in Lerida (Spain) and La Seu LA HISPANO ANDORRANA: France: Hospitalet de l’Infant-Andorra Tel. (+376) 807 000 d’Urgell Airport (Spain). There is a Paris: 861 km la Vella (VIATGES MONTMAN- www.andorrabus.com daily bus service direct to Andor- Bordeaux: 427 km TELL) LA HISPANO IGUALADINA: ra from these airports, and the Tel. (+34) 977 770 698 Toulouse: 185 km Reus –Andorra la Vella (LA HIS- journey takes between three and www.hispanoigualadina.net Perpignan: 163 km PANO IGUALADINA) four hours. MONTMANTELL: Foix: 100 km Salamanca Tel. (+376) 807 444 www.aena.es Salamanca - Andorra la Vella www.montmantell.com Spain: www.toulouse.aeroport.fr (VIATGES MONTMANTELL) NOVATEL: Tel. (+376) 803 789 Madrid: 613 km www.aeroportlleida.cat www.andorrabybus.com Transport

There is also the option to hire a IFRENT: Tel. (+376) 864 442 private taxi so that you can move www.ifrent.com around Andorra more freely. HERTZ: Tel. +(376) 818 444 Associació de Taxistes www.hertzandorra.com d’Andorra: Tel. (+376) 863 000 Centre de Reserves Taxi Exprés: Tel. (+376) 812 345 www.transportpublic.ad Mobility telephone numbers and web sites Hiring vehicles Traffic Management and Another way to get to know the nformation Centre: country and move around freely (+376) 1802 1802 is to hire a car at any of the rental State of the roads: centres located in the country. (+376) 848 884 (24 h) If you are coming by train nects the urban centres of each www.mobilitat.ad Option to hire a private chauf- parish to the capital. The route Telephone numbers for finding The cities with a railway service feur. out about the traffic before closest to the country have a bus crosses the country on side roads entering Andorra GOLD CAR: Tel. (+376) 818 888 service with direct connection to to avoid the town and village Spain: www.pirenaica.ad Andorra. centres. The express bus is identi- Servei Català de Trànsit: fied by its orange colour, and the AVIS: Tel. (+376) 871 855 (+34) 935 674 000 (24 h) / 902 400 012 Spain: stops are located in the outskirts www.avis.es France: Sants station (Barcelona) of the towns and villages. Info Routes (Arieja): 1236 EUROPCAR: Tel. (+376) 874 290 (+33) 561 027 575 (24 h) Lleida Pirineus Station (Lerida) 1337 Interurban lines: The interur- www.europcar.es www.dirso.fr www.renfe.com ban public transport service France: connects all of the towns on Matabiau station (Toulouse) six different lines crossing the Andorra – Hospitalet station urban centres. Each parish has (Hospitalet) a municipal transport service which connects the small vil- www.voyages-sncf.com lages not covered on the main routes. You will find the stops in To get around inside the main streets and avenues of the country the urban centres. On public transport www.transportpublic.ad Two regular lines connect the By taxi parishes and the main stops are on the busiest roads in the urban Unlike other countries in Europe, centres. The tickets can be bought taxis are usually hired from taxi on the bus itself. The services usu- ranks or perhaps via phone book- ally run from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. ings. Taxi ranks are generally lo- cated in the most central roads of Express bus: This is the fastest, commercial zones. most frequent line which con- Business tourism

Estany de Pessons Business tourism The good communication and delegate to enjoy contact with professionalism, along with nature as well as combine a wide 38 the technical services and new range of activities. 39 technologies make the Principality To promote and ensure the of Andorra the ideal place for quality of hotel establishments, business events throughout the the Government promotes Conference Centre, Andorra la Vella year. In addition to the congress special seals for business and centres, there are numerous meetings, and for conferences. Congress Centres and Cultural Centre in La Massana hotels in the country which have At present, there are 24 Andorra la Vella Conference Tel.: (+376) 736 900 halls especially adapted and www.lamassana.ad accredited establishments Centre also companies specialised in holding a special seal for Tel.: (+376) 874 500 · Fax: (+376) 874 501 Prat del Roure and events hall organising congresses. business and meetings. turisme.andorralavella.ad in Escaldes-Engordany With the creation of the Andorra Arts and Conference Centre in Tel.: (+376) 890 890 www.andorraconventionbureau.com Convention Bureau, Andorra Sant Julià de Lòria www.e-e.ad is underlining its position as a Tel.: (+376) 744 044 · Fax: (+376) 744 014 Encamp Dance and Congress business destination. Outdoor www.santjulia.ad Hall Tel.: (+376) 732 700 - Fax: (+ 376) activities, adventure sports and Meeting Centres cultural routes form the backdrop 832 220 for business meetings, set up by Palau de Gel (Ice Palace) of www.encamp.ad Andorra the company organising your Meeting rooms at the Ordino Tel.: (+376) 800 840 business trip. More than 40,000 Sports Centre www.palaudegel.ad hotel beds distributed across Tel. (+376) 878 110 260 establishments will allow the Les Fontetes i La Closeta Tourist www.ceo.ad Tourism Parishes

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Canillo Canillo Inhabitants: 4.270 (2014 census) • Andorra Ice Palace Altitude: 1.526 m • Juclar Lake, the biggest lake in Towns and villages: the Principality (21.3 ha) Canillo, Meritxell, Prats, l’Aldosa, • Grandvalira ski resort, cable car Ransol, , , , access to Canillo, Soldeu and , l’Armiana, Sant Pere del Tarter and Soldeu. • Golf Soldeu, the highest golf Sites of interest: course in Europe • Meritxell Sanctuary (patron • Bike Park Soldeu Andorra parish by parish saint of Andorra) • Roman Church of Sant Joan de Enjoy Andorra, parish by parish: tions and the folklore of its in- Caselles (12th century) you will discover the charms of habitants. Every parish propo- the valleys and the villages, you ses a wide range of activities for • Motorcycle Museum • Incles Valley and Coma de will see the customs, the tradi- one and all, don’t miss it! www.turismecanillo.ad Ransol, ecotourism routes Tel. (+376) 753 600 Estany Moreno (lake) 42 Encamp 43 Inhabitants: 12.041 (2014 census) Museum Sant Martí de Altitude: 1.250 m • Electricity Museum (MW) Ordino Towns and villages: • Grandvalira ski resort, cable car Encamp, La Mosquera, Vila, el Pas access to Grau-Roig and Pas de Inhabitants: 4.675 (2014 census) • La Cortinada Nature Centre de la Casa and . la Casa Altitude: 1.298 m • Tristaina Lakes Sites of interest: • Funicamp, cable car access to Towns and villages: • Valle de Sorteny Nature Park Grandvalira • Church of Santa Eulàlia de Ordino, , Sornàs, Ansalon- • Vallnord ski resort, sector Encamp (11th-12th century) • “Circo de Pessons” hiking route ga, La Cortinada, , and Arcalís • Church of Sant Miquel i Sant • Los Cortales de Encamp and . • Adventure activities Joan de la Mosquera (16th-17th ecotourism trails Sites of interest: century) throughout the year: vias • Cap del Port circuit • Roman church of Sant Martí ferratas, canyoning, park with • Church of Sant Pere del Pas de de la Cortinada (12th century) zip wires... la Casa (20th century) • Medieval complex of Les Bons • Iron Route (16th-17th century) and Church • Verdaguer Route of Sant Romà de Les Bons (12th • Casa de Areny-Plandolit, the century) only manor house in Andorra • Holy Art Museum www.encamp.ad Encamp: Tel. (+376) 731 000 • Postal Museum • National Automobile Museum Funicamp: Tel. (+376) 834 011 www.ordino.ad • Miniature Museum • Casa Cristo Ethnographic El Pas de la Casa: Tel. (+376) 755 100 Tel. (+376) 878 173 Sant Cristófol d’Anyós La Massana 44 45 Inhabitants: 10.076 (2014 census) • Forcats Lakes Altitude: 1.230 m • Valls del Comapedrosa Towns and villages: Nature Park, ecotourism La Massana, Sispony, Anyós, l’Al- routes Andorra la Vella dosa, , Pal and Arinsal. • Vallnord ski resort, Pal and Sites of interest: Arinsal sectors Andorra la Vella • Architectural collection of • Vallnord cable car, access Inhabitants: 22.615 (2014 census) • Casa de la Vall (old parliament) the village of Pal to Pal Altitude: 1.013 m • Central Park • Roman Church of Sant Towns and villages: • Green Ring Routes Climent de Pal (12th century) Andorra la Vella, Santa Coloma • Ecotourism circuits in Enclar • Romanesque Andorra and la Margineda. Valley Interpretation Centre Sites of interest: • Historic centre • Casa Rull • Shopping on the main avenues • La Farga Rossell - Forge • Andorra la Vella Conference Interpretation Centre Centre • Visitas teatralizadas de La • La Margineda medieval bridge Massana and Pal (summer) (12th-14th century)

• Guided mountain walks and www.lamassana.ad • Pre-Roman church of Santa www.andorralavella.ad on horse back in summer. Tel. (+376) 835 693 Coloma Tel. (+376) 750 100 “Can Sabaté” Winery

Roman Church of Sant Miquel d’Engolasters 46 Sant Julià de Lòria 47 Inhabitants: 9.270 (2014 census) Mestre d’Obres Trail, els Pujols Escaldes-Engordany Altitude: 908 m • La Nou Lake Inhabitants: 14.002 (2014 census) • Engolasters Lake, the only Towns and villages: • Naturlandia, ski resort, multi-activity artificial lake in the country Sant Julià de Lòria, , , park and animal park, Tobotronc Altitude: 1.050 m Fontaneda, , la Peguera, els at Naturlandia, the longest natural Towns and villages: • Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, Plans, , Auvinyà, , , alpine coaster in the world Escaldes-Engordany, Engolasters Unesco World Heritage Site (2004), ecotourism routes , Pui d’Olivesa, Aixàs, Mas • La Rabassa-La Peguera Tourist Route and Els Vilars. d’, Les Pardines and La Moixella • Route for points of interest in Sites of interest: • Vivand: new area for leisure, Sites of interest: commerce and culture the town • Shopping on the main • Tobacco Museum • Miradors avenues • Canòlich Sanctuary, patron saint • Wineries • Caldea-Inúu, the biggest spa of Sant Julià de Lòria • Cycle tourism routes resort in southern Europe • Roman Church of Sant Serni de • Escaldes-Engordany Art Centre Nagol (11th-12th century) (CAEE) • Guided tours through the • Granite architecture, cultural village such as the “Man and routes Matter” trail • Lauredià Cultural and • Perfume Route Conference Centre www.santjulia.ad/turisme • Roman Church of Sant Miquel www.e-e.ad • Ecotourism routes such as the Tel. (+376) 744 045 de Engolasters (12th century) Tel.(+376) 890 881 Practical Currency, banks, exchange The currency used in Andorra is banks in the country generally the euro and legal collections follow the same opening hours: information of Andorran notes and coins are Mondays to Fridays, 9 am to 5 pm available (more info is available non-stop. in tourist offices). You have mon- ey exchange and automatic cash machines in any bank. The use of international credit cards such Further information: Associació de Bancs Andorrans as Visa and MasterCard, amongst Tel. (+376) 807 110 others is recommended. The www.aba.ad Access to Andorra: documentation and visas Citizen security Thanks to the location of the dorra is a safe country and guaran- Andorra does not require visas · The family record book or country in the Pyrenees and its tees a peaceful atmosphere for for any nationality. However, similar is not a valid document customs and police service, An- visitors during their stay. as it is necessary to go either to travel in any instance through Spain or France to get · Appearing on their parents’ to Andorra, all nationals from passport Lost and found 48 countries not in the Schengen The Andorra Police Department 49 area must check at home For unaccompanied minors: deals with receiving reports made whether they need a multiple A permission to travel in the event of objects lost. If you entry visa to enter or leave the authorisation from their country find any lost items, please go to countries that form part of the (issued by the town hall or police the Department and hand them Schengen area and be able to station) and a valid passport or POLICE: over to the agents. get to Andorra. The type of Visa identity card. Tel. (+376) 872 000 www.policia.ad will depend on the country of For people travelling with pets: origin of the visitor, although · A pet passport and up-to-date the most common is usually the vaccination sheet. double or multiple entry visa. Medical cover in the event of accident The documentation needed Medical cover in the event of ac- Andorra without a medical agree- for entering the country will cident: There is an agreement on ment between their country and basically depend on whether the medical cover in the case of Spain, Andorra, will have to pay for all person is of legal age. France and Portugal. In the event hospital expenses and medical of accident, all visitors from these treatment. For people of legal age: countries should send the bills · Passport or current identity card. of the medical expenses and the For minors accompanied by corresponding form for request- More information: Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat parents: Further information: ing reimbursement to the Caixa Social Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Valid passport or current Andorrana social security service. Tel. (+376) 870 870 Tel. (+376) 875 704 All visitors suffering an accident in www.cass.ad identity card. www.mae.ad Practical information GMT time Electricity Andorra shares the same time 220V band as its neighbouring coun- tries, Spain and France: GMT +1. Weather www.meteo.ad Road assistance Television In the event of requiring road service. Every parish has a traffic National channel: www.andorradifusio.ad assistance, there are different pri- and citizen attention service with Andorra TV (RTVA) vate companies which give the all of the information: Canillo: (+376) 346 000 Sant Julià de Lòria: Radio Encamp: 162 166 / (+376) 744 021 Andorra 1: 96.0 FM Ràdio Principat: 107.5 FM Pas de la Casa: 162 Escaldes-Engordany: 167 www.andorra1.ad www.radioprincipat.com Ordino: 163 Information for road Flaix FM: 93.8 FM Ràdio Valira: 93.3 FM La Massana: 164 / (+376) 736 925 conditions and transit: www.andorra1.ad www.cadenapirenaica.com Andorra la Vella: (+376) 1802 1802 - www.mobilitat.ad 165 / (+376) 730 011 RNA: 94.2 FM 40 Principals Andorra: 103.3 FM www.andorradifusio.ad www.los40.com AD Ràdio: 101.5 FM Cadena Ser: 102.3 FM Post www.adradio.ad www.cadenaser.com 1250 1351 There are two conventional post- parish, you have postal offices for al systems in the country: Span- stamps and the correspondence Press ish post and French post. In any material you might need. Diari d’Andorra Més Andorra www.diariandorra.ad www.mes.ad Public opening hours: FRENCH POST: La Poste, SPANISH POST: Correos El Periòdic d’Andorra Forum.ad Tel. (+376) 820 408 Tel. (+376) 820 257 www.elperiodicdandorra.ad www.forum.ad Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 1.30 pm. From Mondays to Fridays from Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Bondia Ara Andorra Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.bondia.ad www.ara.ad Internet access / Smart Country National Holidays Andorra has free Wi-Fi points about Andorra’s public Wi-Fi 1st January: New Year 15th August: The Assumption located at skiing resorts, streets network, valid on the Avenida 6th January: Epiphany 8th September: Our Lady of in the main towns, public facilities Carlemany de Escaldes- February: Carnival Meritxell, patron saint of Andorra and commercial centres. Connect Engordany and the Avenida 14th March: Constitution Day 1st November: All Saints to the Internet and do your Meritxell in Andorra la Vella. 8th December: Immaculate shopping online. Easter Week: Good Friday Access the Andorra Telecom Conception View all Wi-Fi points in Andorra webpage and get your preferred 1st May: International Workers’ 25th December: Day and other services you’re fixed rate. Day May or June: Pentecost Monday 26th December: Boxing Day interested in. www.andorratelecom.ad (depending on Easter Week) At the same time, get informed www.visitandorra.com Calls to Andorra from abroad Tourist Information Offices in the Principality +376 international code for Andorra www.visitandorra.com Canillo La Massana Calls abroad from Andorra Av. St. Joan de Caselles Plaça de les Fontetes AD100 Canillo AD400 La Massana France: +33 Portugal: +351 Tel. (+376) 753 600 Tel. (+376) 835 693 Spain: +34 Belgium: +32 [email protected] [email protected] www.turismecanillo.ad www.lamassana.ad www.facebook.com/TurismeCanillo Reverse charge calls Andorra la Vella Encamp Plaça de la Rotonda Spain: Tel. (+34) 900 910 376 : Tel. (+54) 1090 337 698 Plaça del consell 1 AD500 - Andorra la Vella Portugal: Tel. (+35) 979 103 760 AD200 Encamp Tel. (+376) 750 100 Tel. (+376) 731 000 [email protected] [email protected] www.andorralavella.ad Useful numbers: www.encamp.ad Police (dispatch): 872 000 emergencies: 110 Sant Julià de Lòria Funicamp Plaça Laurèdia Fire brigade (dispatch): 800 020 emergencies: 118 Av. François Mitterrand 87 AD600 Sant Julià de Lòria Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell: 871 000 AD200 Encamp Tel. (+376) 744 045 Tel. (+376) 834 011 Emergency Medical Service (Sum): 116 [email protected] [email protected] www.santjulia.ad/turisme Mountain Rescue: 112 El Pas de La Casa National telephone information: 111 Av. del Consell General Escaldes-Engordany Pl. Santa Anna International telephone information: 119 AD200 El Pas de la Casa, Encamp Tel. (+376) 755 100 AD700 Escaldes - Engordany Timetable information: 157 [email protected] Tel.(+376) 890 881 Tourist information (free call from Spain): 900 83 48 04 [email protected] 52 Ordino www.e-e.ad 53 Travessia d’Ordino, 11 Download Andorra Go! Plan your short break AD300 Ordino Tel. (+376) 878 173 in Andorra and enjoy sales while shopping, all [email protected] year round. www.ordino.ad

Tourist offices abroad Madrid Lisboa. Embaixada do Principado Download “Active Tourism in Andorra”, Alcalá, 73 de Andorra em Portugal the app that enables 28009 Madrid Rua do Possolo, 76, 2º you to find information Tel. (+34) 91 431 74 53 1350-251 Lisboa on nature and active [email protected] Tel. (+351) 21 391 37 40 tourism in summer www.visitandorra.com [email protected] and winter, with a wide www.visitandorra.com variety of surprising functions. Internet links

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