Principality of Andorra, vacation in Andorra. Tours and last minute deals from Ukraine

In Western Europe, between France and Spain is the principality of Andorra, which is surrounded by high mountains. The area of ​​the state is about 450 square kilometers. Andorra la Vella is the name of the capital. In 1997, a population census was carried out, which recorded 64,500 inhabitants. Andorians speak Catalan. By the way, no more than twenty thousand citizens of the country live here. The rest of the population is Spanish and French. Hence, their languages ​​are also popular here.

The principality is nestled on the southern slope of the majestic Pyrenees. Snow caps of mountains with steep rocks, indomitable river flows, an abundance of waterfalls and rapids, alpine passes with pack trails and picturesque valleys, a developed structure of ski resorts attract tourists from all over the world to the country.

Excursion tours

To get acquainted with the historical and cultural heritage of the country, you should visit its capital. Andorra la Vella is an ancient city that has preserved the architectural features of the epic Middle Ages. Its spirit is imbued with the main attractions of the city – the monumental cathedrals of St. Andrew and St. Stephen and the famous parliament building of Andorra (“House in the Valley”), erected in the 16th century. The main cultural center of the capital is the huge Plaza del Poble, where you can spend time with taste and use, both theater-goers and music lovers. Traditionally, a jazz festival is held here in July.

There is something to see in Andorra and adherents of event tourism, because national and religious holidays are celebrated very colorful and on a large scale. For example, on September 8, the day of the Holy Virgin of Mericelli, crowds of pilgrims from all over Europe flock to the temple on Lake Engolaster, where you can see firsthand the medieval statue of Our Lady, dressed in festive clothes. Traditional autumn fairs are also interesting in Andorra, always accompanied by folk dances and picnics in nature.

Ski vacation

Sunny Andorra is justly proud of its ski resorts and slopes, sometimes surpassing, according to experts, alpine slopes. Pedantic markings, protection with reliable fences, provision of distance markers and indicators, as well as the availability of comfortable chair and drag lifts attract many professionals and alpine skiing enthusiasts to the Pyrenean slopes.
It will be useful for those wishing to carry out active holidays to find out that the time from December to April is considered the best period for this. The local climate seems to have been deliberately created for ski resorts. The daytime temperature is about 10 degrees above zero, but the most important thing is that the sun almost always shines here. Picturesque landscapes, comfortable hotels, well-groomed trails, developed infrastructure of the country – all this makes hot tours to Andorra from Kiev very popular. Experienced instructors (Russian-speaking, including) will help novice skiers and snowboarders learn the basics of skiing.
The country's tourist infrastructure takes into account the interests of not only skiers and snowboarders. For fans of ice skating, a comfortable ice rink has been built in Canillo, swimming lovers can visit the indoor pools of modern sports complexes, and bowling fans should visit the comfortable sports and entertainment complex in Ordino.

Cities
Besides the capital, Andorra has such large cities: Escaldes, Encamp, Soldeu el Tarter, Sispony, Pas de la Casa, Pal, Ordino Arcalis, La Massana, Canillo, Arinsal. As far as religion is concerned, Andorians attend the Roman Catholic Church. The following holidays have been adopted in the country: New Year (January 1), Constitution Day (March 14), Good Friday (April 21), Easter Monday (April 24), Workers' Day (May 1), Ascension (June 1), Pentecost (June 12), Saint John's Day (June 24), La Vella (August 4), Assumption (August 15), Nation Day (September 8), All Saints Day (November 1), Saint Thomas's Day (December 21), Christmas (December 25), Christmas (December 26).

About the cuisine
Andorra has good home cooking. Dishes are prepared according to old recipes with spices and seasonings. We can recommend la parillada, which is a dish made from different types of grilled meats. Delicious and local butifarra sausage in escudella soup or fried.

Shopping
Andorra is a European “Mecca” for shopping lovers, as the country is located in a tax-free trade zone, and a developed network of the most “varied” stores operates seven days a week.

Visa
To enter the territory of Andorra, you must have a Schengen visa bordering the country of Spain or France.

Climate The
climate of this country is considered to be very healing. In winter, there is a lot of snow here, it is cold and the mountain sun is shining. Thanks to the climate, Andorra is known for its ski resorts, which can be used six months a year. The distribution is as follows: black trails are for professionals, red trails are difficult, blue trails are for amateurs who already have the skill, and green trails are for beginners. Andorra is a free economic zone, so many tourists from Europe come here for shopping or shopping. Shoppers feel like they are in paradise.

Having bought tours to Andorra (from Kiev, Ukraine), having arrived here, you can either rent a car for $ 45, or use a taxi. The cost of the latter is $ 20 from the center to the mountain. In the center of Andorra, you can count on 4-5 dollars. There are also regular buses running between cities at intervals of up to 50 minutes. In this case, the ticket price is $ 4. Time in the country is two hours behind Moscow time. The accepted currency is Euro.

For those who are already going to Andorra, you need to inform that a visa can be obtained in Madrid or Paris, as well as when crossing the border. Here are the products that are officially prohibited from exporting more than the specified amount: four hundred grams of tobacco, seventy-five fat cigars, one hundred and fifty thin cigars, three hundred cigarettes, five liters of table wine, three liters of alcohol up to twenty-two degrees and one and a half liters – over twenty-two degrees.