{"id":7322,"date":"2022-08-16T05:12:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T05:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/11-very-best-things-to-do-in-andorra\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T08:42:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:42:47","slug":"11-very-best-things-to-do-in-andorra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/11-very-best-things-to-do-in-andorra\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Very Best Things to Do in Andorra (From Ski Slopes To Scenic Trails)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perched within the colossal Pyrenees Mountains of Europe, Andorra<\/a> is a relatively small country to visit in Europe. However, don\u2019t be fooled by its size; there are heaps of the best things to do in Andorra dotted all across the country.<\/p>\n

One of the great things about visiting Andorra is that you get to have such varied experiences whilst you\u2019re there, which change seasonally.<\/p>\n

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For instance, if you\u2019re visiting in the winter months, you can take advantage of the snow-capped Pyrenees Mountains and head to some of the best pistes in Western Europe. If you\u2019re visiting in Summer, you\u2019ll get to hike the mountain trails or visit for a city break in places like Andorra la Vella or Escaldes-Engordany.<\/p>\n

So, to help you get the most out of your trip, we\u2019re sharing the top places in Andorra you can\u2019t miss when you visit. This way, you can focus on the all-important experiences, without getting bogged down with the planning. Have an amazing time visiting Andorra.<\/p>\n

1.) Grandvalira Resorts Andorra<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\nIf you\u2019re a keen skier or snowboarder, then you will love visiting Andorra. You see, the country is famous for its mountain pistes and resorts that are so much fun in both summer and winter.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re travelling to Grandvalira Resorts Andorra in the Summer, make sure to follow some of the hiking routes that are so special at this time of the year. Not only that, you can easily head out biking through the valleys where you\u2019ll get some of the best views of the Pyrenees. Oh, and don\u2019t worry about packing your bike when you visit Andorra; lots of the ski towns offer bike rentals (including e-bike rentals) that make it accessible to most people. <\/p>\n

Best of all, there are a huge number of pistes, well over 300 km in length, that suit all abilities. From beginners to pros, you\u2019ll find a run that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for some nice and calm blue slopes, then head over to Arinsal. It\u2019s really accessible, and you can even head up with an instructor if you want to hone your skiing skills.<\/p>\n

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Now, one of the best ski resort areas has to be Grandvalira. This huge area encompasses Ordino Arcal\u00eds and Pal Arinsal, and let\u2019s not forget about Grandvalira, too.<\/p>\n

Not only that, if you love some good apres ski partying, make sure to head to Pas de la Casa. Once here, you\u2019ll get to visit Bar Street, which, as you can guess, is filled with local bars and DJ spots.<\/p>\n

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2.) Mirador Roc del Quer<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For some great views across the Pyrenees Mountains, head over to Mirador Roc Del Quer. It\u2019s a short stroll from Coll d’Ordino Road (CS-240) and one spot you can\u2019t miss when visiting Andorra.<\/p>\n

Now, you\u2019ll likely spend around 30 minutes here, and it\u2019s so easy to visit, especially if you\u2019re travelling on a road trip around Andorra.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve got time and fancy an adventure, try scaling a via ferrada at Roc del Quer iron way. This is a relatively tough via ferrada to climb; so only consider this if you\u2019re experienced. Oh, and be sure to scale the dockside with a qualified guide. We always follow a guide when climbing a via ferrada, especially in unfamiliar terrain.<\/p>\n

Looking for the best hotel in Andorra? Make sure to book The Blackpine Hotel<\/a>. It’s a Small Luxury Hotels of the World<\/a> property and is so chic. We loved staying here, and it’s right within Escaldes-Engordany. These luxe rooms<\/a> are so modern, and the views from the hotel itself are stunning. You will love it and can check availability here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3.) Engolasters lake<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Not too far from the capital, Andorra la Vella, visiting Engolasters Lake is easily one of the best things to do in Andorra when you visit. You see, it\u2019s a gorgeous lake that sits within a glacial depression that was carved out in the last Ice Age and is beautiful to hike or stroll around.<\/p>\n

Now, to get here, you can follow this hiking trail<\/a> that will take you right to the shores of Engolasters Lake. It\u2019s a relatively easy hike, though; you will climb around 300+ metres to get to the lake itself.<\/p>\n

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For easy access to the trail, head towards the Automobile Museum (Which is also worth a visit). This is where the trailhead starts. <\/p>\n

This makes the hike much easier, especially if you\u2019re short on time.<\/p>\n

If you want to stay in a cabin-style ski apartment, then make sure you check into Tarter Chalets Apartments<\/a>. It’s like an apartment-hotel concept, and they are so warm, cosy and super nice for a trip to Andorra. It’s within the El Tarter area of Andorra<\/a>, and these specific rooms<\/a> have incredible fireplaces, which are so nice in the colder winter months. <\/p>\n

4.) Andorra la Vella<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Being the capital of Andorra, Andorra la Vella is a must-visit on any trip to the country. Now, a heads up, it is much smaller than many other European capital cities like London, Paris or Madrid. Though it lacks in size, it totally makes up for it with things to do.<\/p>\n

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Once here, make sure to drive around 7 km from Andorra la Vella and visit Formatgeria Casa Raubert<\/a> in nearby Esc\u00e0s. It\u2019s a small little place where you can go on guided tours of the dairy and taste some of the local cheeses that make like Orri and Cossol.<\/p>\n

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As you stroll the old city streets, head on over to St. Esteve of Andorra Church<\/a>. It dates back over 800 years and is well worth a gander.<\/p>\n

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Not only that, you can easily visit Casa de la Vall<\/a>, which is just a few minutes’ stroll away. Not only that, it is one of the most symbolic monuments of Andorra.<\/p>\n

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Casa de la Vall<\/a> dates back to the 1500s and was the seat of the Parliament of Andorra between 1702 to 2011.<\/p>\n

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Afterwards, make sure to visit the Church of Santa Coloma d\u2019Andorra<\/a>. It\u2019s one of the oldest surviving structures in the whole country, with the tower dating back to the 1100s.<\/p>\n

Plus, inside is a pretty cool map that is projected for everyone to view and where you can see the paintings made with the strappo technique.<\/p>\n

5.) The Incles Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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If you want to explore the stunning glacial history of Andorra, then you need to visit the Incles Valley. You see, this whole area was dramatically carved out in the last Ice Age, and the valley is vast!<\/p>\n

Now, one thing to remember is that Incles Valley is closed to cars in the summer months. This makes it one of the best things to do in Andorra if you\u2019re looking to head on a hike. Plus, the hike is suitable for most abilities, especially the hiking route (around 2.5 Km) that follows the base of the valley.<\/p>\n

If you fancy a more challenging hike, then be sure to follow the trail to Estany de Jucl\u00e0, the biggest in Andorra. You can follow this rout,e<\/a> which is just shy of 5 km. Just be sure to pack plenty of water and SPF. The sun can be strong in the summer months. The hike, there and back, will take around 4 hours to complete.<\/p>\n

6.) Escaldes-Engordany <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Heading east of Andorra la Vella, you\u2019ll come across Escaldes-Engordany. It\u2019s a smaller town area that almost feels as though it\u2019s part of Andorra la Vella.<\/p>\n

After driving or walking over, head to Sant Pere M\u00e0rtir de les Escaldes. It\u2019s right in the centre of town and well worth visiting to explore more of the region’s religious history.<\/p>\n

Not only that, make sure to head to the cosy art museum of Carmen Thyssen Museum Andorra. They have seasonal exhibits by world-renowned artists and other museums. You\u2019ll pay a small fee to enter, which is well worth it for this lovely Art Museum.<\/p>\n

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Oh, and don\u2019t forget to visit the Caldea Spa<\/a>, too. It\u2019s one of the best places in Andorra to experience the thermal pools<\/a>, and is so relaxing. Make sure to allocate at least 3 hours to chill out in the pools and grab these advance tickets before arriving<\/a>, as spaces do fill up fast during peak times and can sell out.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s so lovely and even has an adults-only space to chill.<\/p>\n

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7.) Estanys de Pessons<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Fancying a more challenging hike in Andorra? Then you\u2019ll want to visit the hiking routes that take in the lakes of Estany Primer, Estany Meligar and Estany Fonts.<\/p>\n

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One of the easiest ways to reach Estanys de Pessons is by starting at Grandvalira Grau Roig. There\u2019s a car park here, called Cubil parking, and the route is quite easy if you can drive to the trailhead (You can download the route here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

8.) Canillo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Both the town and the parish, visiting Canillo is one of the best things to do in Andorra, as you head into Andorra from Toulouse Airport.<\/p>\n

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Now, when you\u2019re driving around the parish, make sure to explore the Basilica Sanctuary of Meritxell<\/a>. Although relatively new, there\u2019s been a history of a sanctuary here for centuries.<\/p>\n

Afterwards, head out to explore Cam\u00ed del Toll Bullidor. You can follow this route<\/a>. Not only is the walk nice and easy, but it\u2019ll also take you to the incredible falls.<\/p>\n

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Plus, you have to head over to the Tibetan Bridge that\u2019s perched over the Pyrenees Valleys below. It\u2019s incredible to visit, especially as you can pair it with a trip to the viewpoint of the Roc del Quer.<\/p>\n

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Also, don\u2019t forget you can easily hop on the bus that heads to Quer viewpoint from the town of Canillo itself. Just make sure to get off at this bus stop<\/a>.<\/p>\n

9.) Can\u00f2lich Sanctuary<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Not too far from Bixessarri, in the parish of Sant Juli\u00e0 de L\u00f2ria, the Can\u00f2lich Sanctuary is one of the best things to do in Andorra as you drive the mountain roads (CS-111) towards Spain. Plus, it\u2019s so easy to visit when you\u2019re already in Andorra la Vella.<\/p>\n

Now, a visit to Can\u00f2lich Sanctuary will only be short, but the drive and journey around this area of Andorra is gorgeous. Make sure to allot a good few hours to drive or stroll the local area. It\u2019s beautiful.<\/p>\n

10.)  Tristaina Lakes Hike<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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If you\u2019re visiting the northern fringes of Andorra, you should hike to the Tristaina lakes, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Once here, park your car (here<\/a>) and follow the loop trail that will take you to the Tristaina lakes.<\/p>\n

The looped route is around 4.4 km in length, which you can follow<\/a>. The whole trail will take around 3 hours to complete and is perfect for the summer months.<\/p>\n

11.) Tristaina solar viewpoint<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The views from the Tristaina solar viewpoint are incredible! The whole region is beautiful, and from this incredible spot, you can easily see the geological history that has shaped Andorra.<\/p>\n

Not only that, it\u2019s one of Europe\u2019s largest sundials that you can walk around.<\/p>\n

To get here, hop on the Tristaina cable car that makes a trip to the top nice and easy. Though you will need to walk around 20 minutes to get to the viewpoint itself. It\u2019s easily one of the best things to do in Andorra, and you can easily book your tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Afterwards, head on over to Naturland, which has 800 hectares of fun in the beautiful landscapes of Andorra. You\u2019ll experience the fun Airtrekk and Zipline, which is so much fun. Plus, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to experience the Xtrem Jump, an adrenaline-filled experience that\u2019s so much fun. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Perched within the colossal Pyrenees Mountains of Europe, Andorra is a relatively small country to visit in Europe. However, don\u2019t be fooled by its size; there are heaps of the best things to do in Andorra dotted all across the country. One of the great things about visiting Andorra is that you get to have … Continue Reading<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7323,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40,354],"tags":[421,355],"class_list":["post-7322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","category-travel-advice","tag-andorra","tag-europe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7322"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7322\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7323"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}