Why Andorra surprises everyone
Wedged between France and Spain high in the Pyrenees, Andorra is one of Europe's smallest countries, but it packs ski slopes, thermal spas, Romanesque churches and duty-free shopping into just 468 square kilometres. Here are the seven towns worth your time.
Andorra la Vella
The highest capital city in Europe at 1,023 metres, Andorra la Vella is the commercial heart of the country. Its Meritxell Avenue is a tax-free shopping corridor lined with electronics, fashion and perfume stores.
- Highlight: Casa de la Vall, the historic 16th-century parliament house in the old quarter.
Escaldes-Engordany
Just a short walk from the capital, Escaldes is famous for its hot springs and wellness culture.
- Highlight: Caldea, the largest thermal spa in southern Europe, with its striking glass spire and lagoons fed by natural thermal water.
Encamp
A traditional town that doubles as a gateway to the Grandvalira ski area via the Funicamp cable car.
- Highlight: The National Automobile Museum, with vintage cars and one of the oldest steam vehicles in the world.
Canillo
The largest parish by area, Canillo blends adventure with heritage.
- Highlight: Sant Joan de Caselles, a beautiful 11th-century Romanesque church, plus the thrilling Tirolina dels Pirineus zip line at nearby Camprabassa.
Ordino
Often called the most charming village in Andorra, Ordino is the cultural and outdoor capital of the north.
- Highlight: The Casa d'Areny-Plandolit, a noble 17th-century manor, and access to the Vallnord-Ordino Arcalis ski resort.
La Massana
A relaxed base for mountain lovers, sitting beneath Andorra's highest peak, Coma Pedrosa (2,942 m).
- Highlight: The MTB bike park and the cable car up to Pal-Arinsal.
Sant Julia de Loria
The southernmost parish and your first stop coming from Spain.
- Highlight: The Tabacco Museum (Museu del Tabac), telling the story of Andorra's old tobacco industry in a restored factory.
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