Andorra

Andorra, located in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, is noted for its mountainous landscapes and quality ski resorts. Its capital, Andorra la Vella, is famous for shopping and leisure tourism. Gastronomy includes cheeses, escudella and trinxat, with Catalan and French influences. Activities include skiing, golf, spas and hiking on well-planned routes. Andorra is a versatile destination with attractions for everyone, from nature lovers to sports and gastronomy enthusiasts.

Hotel in Canillo - Andorra

Canillo is a town located northeast of the Principality of Andorra.

Well-known for its ski sector, it is situated next to the GrandValira ski resort, the largest in the Pyrenees and one of the most iconic in Europe. Grandvalira offers various activities besides numerous snowboarding and skiing slopes, such as snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and sleigh rides.

Canillo stands out for the enjoyment of its visitors in cultural activities, including visits to historical buildings such as the Saint John the Baptist Church, built in the 11th century, the Molleres Bridge (18th century), or the Canillo Tibetan Bridge, with its impressive minimalist structure, being one of the most striking tourist attractions in the Pyrenees. Located in the VALL DEL RIU valley at an altitude of over 1,875m, it has a length of 603 meters, a width of one meter, and up to 158 meters in height above the ground.

In summer, visitors enjoy sports and leisure activities such as climbing, hiking trails, fishing in lakes and rivers, mountain biking, or festivals.

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Canillo - Andorra

SKIING

The Grandvalira ski resort in Canillo, Andorra, is one of the largest in Europe, with over 200km of slopes, suitable for mountain, alpine, or cross-country skiing, as well as snowboarding, sledding, or snowshoeing. They have ski schools and modern facilities with fast lifts.

NATURE

Andorra's nature is rich and diverse, offering visitors a wide range of outdoor activities and valuable landscape experiences. Among them, impressive peaks like Comapedrosa, at 2,942 meters, and the Ransol-clots de l’Aspra natural reserve.

The environment is ideal for hiking, horseback riding, and canyoning. Lakes and rivers are perfect for water sports such as rafting or fishing.

The rich fauna includes species like the golden eagle, fox, wild boar, badger, or ibex.

GASTRONOMY

With a strong Catalan and French influence, Andorra offers dishes like trinxat, escudella, raclette, river trout, a great selection of cheeses, as well as local sausages and mushrooms. Andorra becomes a high-quality destination for food enthusiasts thanks to the variety of local and international dishes.

CULTURE

Andorra has a cultural and artistic heritage of great value with various museums and art galleries showcasing local and international artists. The Casa de la Vall, the seat of the Andorran Parliament, is of great architectural and historical interest.

t also stands out for its architectural heritage, including bridges and churches of historical and cultural value.

Recognized as the venue for numerous festivals of modern, folk, and classical music throughout the year.

The most renowned festivities include the National Day of Andorra and the Meritxell Festival, the patron saint of Andorra, celebrated on September 8th.