The Principality of Andorra is a destination that in winter, with all the range of offers for tourists , is a country where hotels are practically always at maximum occupancy; there are always many people and during holiday periods such as Christmas and Easter there is not even room for a needle.
But in addition to its commercial axis and the social activities that can be done, such as shopping, skiing , enjoying the SPA offered by Caldea , Andorra has much more to offer and enjoy .
The surroundings and its culture allow you to enjoy many sporting and/or cultural activities . It has 65 peaks over 2500m high, where you can find many hiking routes and discover its lakes , as well as enjoy adventure and mountain sports, both in winter and summer .
One of its valleys , specifically the Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley, was declared a World Heritage Site in 2004 , in the category of cultural landscape .
On a socio-cultural level, there are also many museums, monuments and activities throughout the year, which complement the range of activities to do in this small-great country . Therefore, you can choose this destination perfectly to enjoy Andorra during the holidays or even make several getaways during the year .
Andorra is one of the highest countries in Europe . Andorra la Vella is the capital of the Principality and the highest capital in Europe . Located in the central valley of the country , it has an average altitude of 1,050 metres. The highest point in the territory is the Alto del Comapedrosa peak (2,942 m) and the lowest point is at the Runer River crossing the border with Spain (838 m). The average altitude is 1,996 m.
Its entire surface , which has about 468km, is distributed as follows: a 92% approx. mountains, with their forests, lakes/rivers and 8% urbanized .
Living in Andorra has many advantages , among others, SafeAround recently declared Andorra la Vella to be one of the safest destinations , with a score of 88.6 out of 100. Its economic and political security , geography and social level mean that there are no incidents and even travelling to Andorra is completely satisfactory and safe . In addition, Andorran, Spanish and French customs favour a high level of citizen security and guarantee the peace of mind of visitors during their stay in the Principality .
Although you have to go through customs in both Spain and France to enter and leave Andorra , you do not need a visa . A passport or identity document is more than enough for adults. If you are bringing children under the age of 18 , you only need a passport and a family book , and those who bring pets will also need a passport and an up-to-date vaccination book .
Another thing to keep in mind, if you come to Andorra in your own car , is to check that you have the insurance receipt up to date , since it is mandatory and in the event that you are stopped at customs, they can claim it from you.
Also, before making any purchase in the country , we recommend finding out which products may need to be declared and what quantity is allowed per person , both in terms of agricultural and industrial products.
Let yourself be surprised in Andorra , both in winter and summer , and enjoy everything it has to offer .
Information points:
https://www.estadistica.ad/serveiestudis/web/index.asp
http://www.travelphant.com/10-best-countries-to-ski/
https://www.ara.ad/societat/Andorra-Vella-desti-segur-vacances_0_2181382071.html
https://www.assap.ad/es/seguros-andorra/blog/andorra-destino-de-montana