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Things to do
- Skiing and snowboarding in the winter
- Hiking and biking in the summer: 10,000 ft / 3,000 m top elevation; 300 days of sunshine
- Duty-free shopping
- Old mountain villages, churches and castles
- Hiking and biking in the summer: 10,000 ft / 3,000 m top elevation; 300 days of sunshine
- Duty-free shopping
- Old mountain villages, churches and castles
Attractions and sights
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Two ski areas, Vallnord and Grandvalira, each of which, in turn, combine 3 or 4 interconnected mountains. 180mi/300km of ski trails, 110 lifts, 8,000 ft / 2,500 m summit altitude
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Caldea is one of the biggest thermal spas in Europe set in a futuristic building.
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La Vella, the capital, is one huge open-air shopping mall, with over 2,000 shops, thanks to its non-EU duty-free status and low 2% sales tax. Meritxell and Dr. Mitjavila avenues, and Prada Ramon mall are among most notable
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An ancient church with a Roman style round tower, built in 9th - 12th centuries
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Coma Pedrosa (2,950m / 9,650ft) is the highest mountain in Andorra. Its ascent is technically straightforward, although strenuous. Several mountain lakes and tarns are found on the slopes, notably Estanys de Baiau.
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Lake Engolasters, in the Encamp parish of Andorra, is an oblong shaped lake at an elevation of 1,616 m. formed in a glacial depression. It is located close to Andorra La Vella, the capital of Andorra.
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Pic de Médécourbe is a mountain in Europe that sits on the western tripoint boundary of Andorra, France and Spain. It is 2,914 metres tall. It overlooks Étang de Soulcem, a large artificial lake used for hydroelectricity, and the Vicdessos valley.
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Església de Sant Joan de Caselles is a church located in Canillo, Andorra. It is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra. It was built in the 11-12th century.
More attractions
More attractions and sights
- Castillo de Sant Vicenç, 2 km from Andorra la Vella. Wonderful views
- La Geltrú neighborhood, a medieval city center
- San Clemente Church, Roman style with an interesting bell tower.
- Museo de la Miniatura, featuring the best microminiatures in the world. Exhibits can only be seen through a microscope.
- La Geltrú neighborhood, a medieval city center
- San Clemente Church, Roman style with an interesting bell tower.
- Museo de la Miniatura, featuring the best microminiatures in the world. Exhibits can only be seen through a microscope.
When to go
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How to get there
There are no airports in Andorra; the nearest airports are:
- Barcelona (Spain): 120 mi / 2.5 hr
- Toulouse (France): 120 mi / 2.5 hr
- Perpignan (France): 100 mi / 3 hr
- Barcelona (Spain): 120 mi / 2.5 hr
- Toulouse (France): 120 mi / 2.5 hr
- Perpignan (France): 100 mi / 3 hr