Location: Encamp
Top Things to do in Encamp
What to do and see in Encamp, Andorra: The Best Places and Tips
Encamp (Catalan pronunciation: [əŋˈkam], locally [aŋˈkam]) is one of the parishes of Andorra, located on the Valira d'Orient river. It is also the name of the main town in the parish. Other settlements include Vila, El Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, el Tremat, la Mosquera and Les Bons. As of 2004, it has about 11,800 inhabitants. The center of the municipality lies 1,300 metres (4,270 ft) above sea level. The highest mountain in the parish is Pic dels Pessons (2,865 m or 9,400 ft).
Restaurants in Encamp
1. Engolasters Lake-Les Pardines Path
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By VeryHungryWalker - Faringdon, United Kingdom
An easy walk for those of most abilities. Walked with a very determined and fit 82 year old who made it up, beyond and back down. Nice and shady in the heat but you lose the views. Several restaurants around the lake make a lovely welcome respite.
2. Mirador del Roc del Quer
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5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By AlpineOwls - Wiltshire, United Kingdom
We saw this from Canillo so had to get to the top and walk out to this viewing platform. Plenty of parking (free as we found most of Andorra to be) and then we walked out to this amazing viewing point and discovered this was also totally free! A must if you ate in the area. You will find it if you drive along the pass from Ordino to Canillo.
3. Santuario de Meritxell
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4 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By Doctorfancy - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
Interesting history about the church. Although I couldn't understand it because it was written in Catalan. Lovely place but not much there. It's not easy to get to on public transport, however it's free to look around. You can walk from here to Canillo from the back of the church, in understand its a lovely 2-3 hour walk. There's no direct walk on the main road.
4. Sant Joan de Caselles
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4.5 based on 122 reviews
The building dates from the 11th-12th century and follows the architectural style of other Andorran Romanesque churches: it has a rectangular single nave with wooden ceiling, a semi-circular apse andLombard-style belfry. It conserves two archways probably built in the16th and 17th centuries.The interior has remains of a 12th century Romanesque stucco crucifix surrounded by a mural showing the crucifixion with Longinus andStephanon accompanied by the Sun and Moon. Behind the altar grillis a highly artistic 16th century altarpiece showing Italian and German Renaissance influence with scenes from the life and martyrdomof Saint John, author of the book of Revelations and patron saint ofthe church.
Reviewed By Diana B - Iasi, Romania
I definitely recommend visiting this 12th century church, which is a precious little gem on the way to Andorra la Vella, in Canillo (Andorra). It was closed when we stopped by, but still we could see it from outside, and we stayed a while on the porch, feeling the quietness and the intimacy of this ancient place.
5. Soldeu - El Tarter
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4.5 based on 400 reviews
A popular ski resort with basic accommodations and an excellent ski school.
Reviewed By Andy M - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Our sixth year in a row to this fantastic resort. The ski area which is known as Grandvilara is superb, the conditions we have just had Jan 2018, were brilliant. I would recommend Soldeu to anyone thinking of a ski holiday there is ample levels for everyone, beginners through to advanced. A great place.
6. Esglesia de Sant Miquel d'Engolasters
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Open from 15 July to 15 September. This church, Romanesque in origin, was built sometime before the 12thcentury. The rectangular layout has a nave, a semi-circular apse, a gable roof, a belfry and a later porch. The building is peculiar for the disproportion between the nave and the 17-metre high belfry. The top level of the belfry preserves one of the few examples of Romanesque sculpture in Andorra: heads carved in the centre of the double window arches.On show inside are reproductions of Romanesque mural paintings bythe master artist of Santa Coloma from the 12th century. The apse isdominated by a Christ Pantocrator surrounded by the tetramorph wherethe Archangel Michael, the church's patron saint, merges with the symbol of Saint Matthew. The original paintings are now held by the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC).
Reviewed By JLeeHazlett - Fairbanks, Alaska
This church was a nice little stop on our tour of Andorra. We couldn't go inside, but just being able to examine the exterior architecture was fascinating. I really appreciated seeing how the people of Andorra care enough about their history to make their infrastructure work around it - in the case of this church, the road literally runs right by the building. In many other places the church would likely have been demolished to make room for progress, but not here.
There is a fabulous view from the guard rail side of the road, too. The vista is best summed up by something my husband said as we took a rare selfie; 'it's not every day you get your picture taken with an entire country behind you!'
Note that this is not an attraction you should attempt to walk to. It's very far up the mountain via a narrow, mostly shoulder-less road. We were dropped off, but there wasn't really room for the vehicle to park.
7. Grandvalira Ski Resort
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
The largest ski area in the Pyrenees (210km of runs)
Reviewed By jt2703 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Just back from Soldeu & the pistes here are fantastic, long & wide..perfect for us snowboarders but also for our friends that are skiers.
There are ski lockers here just before you get the gondola so no need for carrying all your kit. They cost 55 euros for 6 days but hold up to 5 lots of boards/skis/boots.
I would definitely recommend this resort, don't let the 3 hour transfer from Barcelona put you off!
8. Illa Carlemany Shopping Center
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4 based on 298 reviews
Shopping center: fashion shops, restaurants, cinema, supermarket, pharmacy, gym, services establishments , Parking opens 365 days/24 hours, car rental and coffee shops. Free wifi service. The shopping center opens 365 days a year, but on 1st January, 14th March, 8th September and 25th December fashion shops are closed.
Reviewed By barcaranger - Andorra la Vella, Andorra
If you like shopping it’s pretty good . It’s a small modern shopping mall in the middle of the main shopping trip. Andorran prices are pretty keen compared to Spain or France but do not have the great sales you have twice a year in...MoreThanks for you kind review and your visit. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit in illa Carlemany Shopping Center. We work hard, day by day making an enjoyable experience to all our visitors. It'll be a pleasure to receive your visit again.
9. Museu Nacional de l'Automobil
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4.5 based on 112 reviews
The National Automobile Museum shows the entire evolution of vehicles: from Pinette's steam engine (1885) - the museum's oldest exhibit to the second half of the 20th century. The collection is considered one of the most important in southern Europe, comprising eighty cars, some sixty motorbikes and a hundred bicycles. The collection is complemented by a set of objects related to the automotive world: miniatures, posters, advertising, accessories, etc.The tour allows visitors to discover how these mechanical artefactshave been used to transport people and merchandise around theworld, making them one of the most important achievements of the20th century.
Reviewed By Kev012 - Bridlington, United Kingdom
We were on a Leger Coach Holiday to Green Spain & Andorra, this was one of the places we visited on our excursion from Andorra la Vella.
Our drivers negotiated a 1 euro discount per person as we were a group.
It is a very compact museum over 5 floors with lift access.
All the vehicles on display are in imacculate condition, I think thay must spend hours polishing them.
An unexpected interesting visit
10. Pas De La Casa Ski
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By DMH99 - Knutsford, United Kingdom
Good access to the Grandvalira ski area. Tends to get more foggy low cloud than the rest of the area. Lots of hotels close to the ski lifts. Late night floodlit skiing up to 8pm on 2 nights a week. Sadly there are lots of late night bars and clubs resulting in very raucous behaviour, including fights on the streets, as late as 3-45am! The noise affects hotels throughout the town.
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