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Nestled in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, Andorra is a microstate with its own unique culture, terrain and offering.
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Andorra, a small but special place
Shopping, ski resorts, alpine spa's, nature, hiking and cycling are some of the countries major draws. Andorra tourism has experienced a steady increase over the last few years and is often an 'add on' destination for those exploring other regions of the med in the Summer and a 'must do' destination for winter.
Europe’s highest life expectancy
Andorra consistently ranks among the highest for life expectancy in Europe and globally, often around 83-84 years, attributed to its high living standards, excellent healthcare, good nutrition, clean environment, and relatively stress-free lifestyle in the Pyrenees.
Safe and sound
Andorra is one of the safest countries in the world. Andorra has stricter drink driving laws than many other countries, including the UK and violent crime is exceptionally rare. The country has a strong police presence that maintain public order and secure the border.
300+ sunny days a year
Andorra averages more than 300 sunny days a year, a a huge asset in the form of a Mediterranean-mountain climate. The country offers abundant sunshine alongside snowy winters and pleasant summers. Andorra's lower humidity makes sunny days hot but enjoyable, perfect for outdoor activities and sports.
Eight million annual visitors
Andorra welcomes around eight million visitors annually, a significant number for such a small country. Tourists are drawn to award winning slopes, breathtaking hikes, duty free shopping and luxury spas. Tourism is a core part of Andorra's economy despite its tiny size and absence of an airport.
Award winning slopes
One of Andorra's main ski resort's Grandvalira, consistently wins "Best Ski Resort in Andorra" at the World Ski Awards for its vast terrain, modern lifts, excellent snowmaking, and for hosting World Cup events on challenging pistes. Other resorts like Arinsal and Ordino Arcalís also offer top tier skiing, catering to families and beginners.
Europe’s highest golf course
Andorra is home to Europe's highest golf course, Grandvalira Golf Soldeu. Grandvalira Golf Soldeu currently boasts a 4.9 rating on Google and the nine hole course is situated at a breathtaking altitude of 2,250 meters. The course offers panoramic mountain views and the use of a gondola for access.
Frequently asked questions about Andorra
Does Andorra have an airport?
Andorra does not currently have its own airport and there are no regular commercial flights within its borders. However, Barcelona airport is around 2.5 hours away from Andorra and Toulouse airport is around 2 hours and 40 minutes away.
Can you sunbathe in Andorra?
Andorra has cold, crisp winters and sunny, mild spring’s and summer’s. With this in mind, sunbathing is certainly an appealing way to spend a warm day in Andorra. Andorra has a high altitude, roughly 1,000–2,500 m and the sun can feel more intense than at sea level. When sunbathing this means you can both tan and burn more quickly. The air in Andorra is clean and dry making it more comfortable for longer periods and in the summer temps often sit anywhere between 20-30°C. June to September are ideal months for enjoying the countries uniquue medittaranean alpine climate.
Do people speak English in Andorra?
Yes, English is spoken throughout Andorra but is not the countries main language. The native language in Andorra is Catalan. Due to the countries vast tourist industry, you will be fine speaking English in hotels and resorts as well as with ski and mountain guides. In fact, most tourist facing roles are guaranteed to be able to converse in English. You may struggle to have a conversation in English in smaller establishments such as boutique local cafes, in rural villages or with elderly residents.
Do people speak French in Andorra?
Yes, people do speak French in Andorra and it is one of the most currently spoken languages across the country due to its close proximity to France. Many Andorrans are billingual or trilingual and there is a strong French influence due to the countries border and also the presence of a French co-prince. However, Catalan is the countries only official language.
Do people speak Spanish in Andorra?
Yes, Spanish is very widely used across Andorra and part of daily life across the country. Of all the languages, Spanish is the most useful to ‘get by’ in Andorra if you don’t know any Catalan.
What is the currency in Andorra?
Andorra uses the euro for currency despite not being part of the EU. Cash and card are widely accepted, even in rural areas and prices are listed in euros in advertising. ATMs dispense euros and for those coming from a eurozone, there is no need to exhange money.
Do I need to show my passport at the Andorra border?
You should always carry your passport on you when visiting Andorra, however, being stopped and checked at the border is not actually very common. To visit Andorra, you must legally visit either France or Spain first and as a result, border checks are rare.
Is it worth shopping in Andorra?
Andorra is an attractive destination for duty free shopping due to the country’s unique VAT (IGI) structure. The VAT in Andorra is only around 4.5%, much lower than France’s rate of 20% and Spain’s 21% tax. Generally, shops advertise savings of roughly 15-25% on perfumes, cosmetics, electronics and designer goods. Alcohol and tobacco are also much cheaper in Andorra than other neighbouring regions.
Is Andorra expensive?
Businesses in Andorra have less tax to pay than other countries in Europe. As a result, some of this saving can be passed on to consumers. With this in mind, eating out is often cheaper than France and Spain and fuel is notably cheaper in Andorra too. Set lunch menus menú del día can be particularly good value and public transport and parking is very reasonably priced when it comes to European rates.