Travel To Andorra
General Info
Andorra is a beautiful country that is located in the eastern Pyrenees Mountains. It is bordered with France and Spain and is a land locked state. The capital is Andorra la Vella. Andorra is a tourist’s heaven and this country had flourished ever since because of its tourism industry. Andorra is a wonderful European state with a small area of 464 sq km. According to the historians, the original natives of Andorra were linked to the Basque populace of northern Spain and also the name Andorra has a Basque origin. Other natives of the region include the Iberians from south, the Celt tribal migrations and the Andosinos tribe.
Andorra has a magnetic natural beauty due to its position on the East side of the Pyrenees and varied landscape. Andorra has a rich range of flora and fauna. Andorra has enormous Rocky Mountains that are divided by slender valleys and are speckled here and there. Andorra is a vacation spot that presents ideal calmness and comfort. The natural beauty and picturesque landscapes of Andorra enchants everyone who goes there.
Visa Information
If you are willing to travel to Andorra, except for certain countries visa requirement is a must. Visiting visas are normally given for a period of 90 days. To apply for visas you can contact the Embassy or Consulate of Andorra. If you are planning to go to Andorra for job, then you should know that Andorra does not have any working holiday agreements presently with other countries. Andorra is also not a affiliate of the European Union so all foreign persons have to gain a work visa or permit previous to taking up employment in Andorra.
Traveling to Andorra
Your alternatives for traveling to Andorra are limited to the road only as there are not any ports or harbors. Also Andorra does not have airports. The chief road to the north that is towards France goes through the Envalira's pass, which is 2,409 m high. This road is open all year round. The Andorra government is reviewing the possibility of the creation of a transportation arrangement called "Metro Aeri". This is supposed to be an elevated cable metro system that would slither above the city's river.
Language
The official language of Andorra is Catalan. Other languages that are spoken in Andorra are French, Castilian and Portuguese.
Attractions In Andorra
Andorra is a beautiful country and attracts tourists from all over the world. One of the most fascinating places of Andorra is Coma Pedrosa. This is the highest point in Andorra. This point stands 2842 meters. The peak is a favorite spot for rock climbers. There are several beautiful mountain ranges and lakes, notably Estanys de Baiau, which lies on the western slopes, across the Spanish border and are major tourist attraction of Andorra. Pas de la Casa another favorite attraction for tourist has the biggest ski area.
Shopping In Andorra
Andorran shopping experience is famous internationally, to the point that it has turned out to be one of the country’s major traveler’s magnetism and a fine complement to skiing and snowboarding at Grandvalira. You can at all times formulate your trip to Andorra valuable with a small number of good buys. Andorra’s fortunate tax status gives very spirited prices and shops store a great collection of goods in areas such as jewelry, perfumes, optical items, electronics, sporting goods, models, food and designer clothing among others. Andorra has more than 4800 shops for you to choose from. It really gets difficult to make a decision that what to take at what to leave. The most important convenience that the shops in Andorra offer is that most of the shops do not close on Sundays. Moreover the most interesting fact about shopping in Andorra is that you can shop in all parts of the country. You get exotic jewelry and artifacts all over. But the heart of Andorran trade is to be set up between the Av. Meritxell and the Av. Carlemany (Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany), commonly recognized by travelers as “the shopping street”. There are a few traditional items that can be bought in Andorra that have become famous for the price difference compared to other countries. These are milk products and cheeses, tobacco, spirits, fuel, electronic goods, perfumes and cosmetics, music, jewelry, designer clothing and photography. Also very admired are car and motorbike accessories such as helmets and leathers for bikers as well as car hi-fi systems, tyres, and shock absorbers.
Entertainment
In Andorra, you can enjoy the best of cultural activities. Andorra la Vella has a cultural center, which offers traditional and well-liked concerts, folk singing and dancing, jazz concerts and art presentations. The national auditorium at Ordino is the site for the impressive yearly festival of music with artists of international reputation such as Narcisso Yepes and Montserrat Caballe.The annual event takes place for three days. It is good to be at this time in Andorra. Andorra has a lot to offer to food lovers. There are excellent restaurants and eateries out here. Moreover the prices are cheap. The food available here is of all international cuisine. Andorra is situated on the same latitude as Rome and benefits from an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. The lofty sunlight normally permits complete delight of most outdoor activities such as Alpine and Nordic skiing, shooting, fishing, swimming pool, riding, tennis, and mountain walking. Barbeque picnics at abode or in the mountains are a fashionable event. All of the seven communes in Andorra currently present a diversity of facilities like indoor tennis, squash, swimming, keep-fit, weight training, etc in new sports centers. These amenities are among the finest in Europe and are reasonably priced. Also Andorra is considered to b the world’s best skiing grounds.
Resorts
Andorra promises a pleasant stay for its visitors. The best resorts here are Arcalis, Soldeu - El Tarter, Andorra La Vella, Pal – Arinsal and Pas de la Casa - Grau Roig etc. Of all the resorts in Andorra, Arcalis has the most to offer experts. Also Soldeu - El Tarter is cheap and offers good services to its guests.
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