City: Andorra
Top Things to do in Andorra
Top 10 Things to do in Andorra, Andorra
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1. Grandvalira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,738 reviews
The largest ski area in the Pyrenees (210km of runs)
Reviewed By charliep350 - Wirral, United Kingdom
We visited as a party of six, ranging from a black-run beast to two who had never been on skis before. The ski instructors were excellent. The lifts were fast and efficient There was a huge variety of ski slopes to suit all of our abilities. The cafes and bars we all great with a good selection of food - including gluten free beer and sandwiches. The ski area is big enough to provide a different area to explore every day. We were based in El Tarter, which requires a gondola to lift you to the ski area; and we managed to visit Pas de la Casa in one direction and Canillo in the other direction. Negatives? Not many: we couldn't ski back to our hotel; and it was a three hour bus journey from Barcelona airport (it would have been the same time from Toulouse). Despite the transfer time, I'd recommend Grandvalira!
2. Tobotronc
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 609 reviews
3. Museu del Tabac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
The Museum is an emblematic building from the beginning of the 20th century, which housed the old Reig tobacco factory in Sant Julià de Lòria, that ran from 1909 until 1957, period where the tobacco crop and manufacture were fundamental to people and villages of Andorra. With a multimedia system, the visitor is guided trough the factory where the different work techniques with tobacco, the products manufacture and commercialization are explained. The museum contains tools, devices, machines, furniture and aromas, which were used in the factories in the first half of the 20th century. The Tobacco Museum is an initiative of the Fundació Julià Reig.
Reviewed By sportsshrink
I took a recent short trip to Andorra and other than touring the old City Center in Andorra La Vella---this was my favorite spot. I took a public bus--Line 1 from Andorra la Vella to St. Julia de Loria and the Museum is a few blocks walk away from the bus stop. The staff I dealt with spoke well. The Museum is clean and well lighted with spotless rest rooms. The tour is basically three rooms that are self guided with a staff person introducing each of the three rooms. It took about thirty five minutes to get through. There is also another gallery that has changing exhibits included in the entrance price of 7 Euros. I loved the museum and bought some cigars on the way out! You can also buy coffee, beverages and snacks from vending machines in their small cafe.
4. Casa de la Vall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 464 reviews
[ING]Casa de la Vall is the ancient seat of the General Council: Andorra'sparliament. The building is emblematic for its historicalignificance. In 1419, an inter-parochial organization known as the Land Council wasratified. This was subsequently to become the General Council of theValleys of Andorra.The house was built in 1580 by the Busquets family. It was acquiredin 1702 by the General Council. The layout of the building is quadrangular with three galleries, in the style of the country houses of Catalan noble families. The main facade has both the current coat of arms of Andorra and the old one (from after the 14th century) and some interesting defensive features: embrasure, tower and machicolations. The building was restored in 1962.The gardens have a dovecot tower, a boundary cross and contemporary commemorative sculptures.[ESP]La Casa de la Vall es la antigua sede del Consell General: el parlamento de Andorra. Se trata de un edificio emblematico por su significacion historica. En 1419 se ratifico una organizacion interparroquial,denominada Consell de la Terra, que se convirtio posteriormente en elConsell General de les Valls d'Andorra.La casa se construyo en 1580, pertenecia a la familia Busquets yfue adquirida en 1702 por el Consell General. El edificio es de plantacuadrangular con tres crujias, siguiendo la tipologia de las masias senoriales catalanas. En la fachada principal se exhibe el escudo actual de Andorra y el antiguo (posterior al siglo XIV) y destacan algunos elementos de defensa: canonera, torre y matacanes. El edificio se restauro en 1962.En los jardines encontrareis el palomar de la torre y esculturas conmemorativas contemporaneas.
Reviewed By nemanja1205 - Serbia, null
This attraction offers you great history with a lovely and informative tour guided by knowledgeable young employees. Highly recommended and well worth the admission price.
5. Sola Irrigation Canal Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By tom-banakas - Reykjavik, Iceland
One of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Andorra da Vella, a path on the hills of the city with a great view in any direction!
6. Tristaina Lake Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By T-SGlobetrotters - Preston, United Kingdom
We had hoped to drive directly to the car park closest to the southern most Tristaina lake, Estany Primer to complete a walk around all three lakes only to find a barrier shutting off the road immediately after the Ordino-Arcalis ski station and before the multi hairpin bends. There was someone on duty here allowing some vehicles through presumably those with accomodation further up the road but no one else was allowed to pass. We were merely advised the road was ‘closed’ but we strongly suspect this was no more than a ploy to force anyone wanting to visit the lakes for the day to pay €13 to take the cable car from the ski station to a base station 30 minutes walk from Estany Primer. Certainly our views of the road from the cable car did not indicate any problems and there were vehicles parked at the ski lift base station. The €13 price is for the return trip and also includes a second return chair lift ride up to a higher seperate point with magnificent views of the valley on the other side of the headland from the lakes. This is virtually on the France-Andorra border. The price is inclusive, you can't just buy the cable car ride for the lakes walk. On balance we were grateful the managers of the park made this decision because it enhanced our enjoyment of the day and is something we would not ordinarily have done. The combined cable car and chair lift journey takes around 30 minutes and it actually good value for the length of journey. Views are spectacular. In terms of the walk itself, the path to the first lake on leaving the cable car is on a well marked path. It is a steady climb on a fairly uneven gravel path with a little scrambling over rocks towards the end of the first part of the walk, so we would recommend walking shoes with some toe protection. Also because the walking is at altitude the route is a little tiring and frequent stops are needed. Beyond this we made our way to the second lake Estany del Min before going on to the third lake Estany del MesAmunt. We just walked along the valley floor although there is an optional higher route giving panoramic views of the lakes. We were quite happy with our walk, there are lovely views across all three lakes, plenty of wild flowers, babbling steams linking the lakes and even in the height of summer a bright white ice block maybe 100m across which you can walk on if you scramble over some rocks. The walk from the first to third lake and back takes around 2 hours. After getting back to the first lake you merely retrace your steps down to the base station for the cable car journey back. It is a much easier walk going down. Last cable car back to the ski station is 5.30pm. Overall this was a most enjoyable day. Despite being the height of summer, numbers of people walking were small and often it felt like we had the entire area to ourselves.
7. La Noblesse du Temps
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
Reviewed By tom-banakas - Reykjavik, Iceland
La Noblesse du Temps is right at the center of Andoora la Vella and a great spot to take a photo to remember your trip to Andorra.
8. Mirador del Roc del Quer
9. Pas De La Casa Ski
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By terryc182 - Leicester, United Kingdom
A great resort with so many runs for all abilities. We focussed on blues and reds and there were lots that we missed out as we can out not time. The ski school was great and we really progressed so thank you Raul ???? A map is a must There are lots of hills in the town so beware when you go out at night. Some of the bars in the slopes are pricey. Overall, a great place for everybody
10. Centro Historico
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By ARodriguezP - Miami, United States
Among all the modern shopping centers and busy streets there is the historic center of Andorra la Vella, Europe's highest capital city. Though not very extensive it does have some historically important buildings like the old parliament building known as the Casa de la Vall and the Romanesque church of Sant Esteve. There's a certain charm in the cobblestone streets and several small squares that can be found here especially when viewed with the backdrop of the majestic Pyrenees. There's also a few cafes and shops that might interest visitors. I enjoyed strolling the area both at night and during the day,it makes for a nice contrast against all the modern shops which seem to have taken over most of the city.
