Andorra is a small country, whose name originated from the word "wasteland", a separate principality, without access to the sea, whose capital is Andorra la Vella.
What attracts many tourists every year? As they say: "It is not the sea that alone ...".
Andorra - an excellent place for recreation, recreation and familiarity with the ancient culture.
The famous Andorra, firstly, its ski resorts.
Andorra - Pyrenees
Pyrenees pass through the whole territory of Andorra. Just on the territory of Andorra is the highest point of this mountain system - Mount Coma-Pedrosa. A lot of cable cars, lifts were built in the Pyrenees recently. This is not surprising. After all, the most popular resorts, for example, Grand Valira, Valnord, Pas de la Casa are here.
Ski resorts of Andorra
The two main ski resorts of Andorra are Grand Valira and Valnord, each of which includes several skiing areas. Depending on the purpose of the trip, you can always choose the most suitable route for beginners or experienced skiers, and combine skiing with staying in comfortable hotels with chic dinners and free wine.
Escaldes
The suburbs of Andorra are Escaldes, one of the Andorran communities, which almost merges with its capital. The ski resort of Escaldes, in addition to the slopes, has on its territory a unique complex of thermal springs.
Caldea
If you want to relax and have fun, the best place for this in Andorra is Caldea, a thermal complex which is also located in Escaldes. This is the unique health-improving relaxation center of Andorra, the thermal springs of which attract a lot of tourists. The thermal complex of Andorra Caldea is the largest in Europe. It covers an area of 6 square kilometers. Caldea uses the hottest (68 degrees) in the Pyrenees source. The presence of sulfur and mineral salts in the water makes it unique for healing wounds, treating allergies.
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The Caldea baths also attract tourists. Warm water, masks, hydromassage and enchanting spectacle in the evenings - the play "Mondaygua".
You can visit the lagoon, which is a natural jacuzzi with bubbles or visit the Indian-Roman baths with water from 36 to 14 degrees.
Pas de la Casa
The ultra-immature resort with excellent piste and pubs Pas de la Casa, Andorra is northeast of the country, just five kilometers from Escaldes. This resort is located at the highest altitude of 2100 m. The village is fully adapted for tourists' rest, with a local population of about 80 thousand people. Pas de la Casa is the most remote center of the capital. Here are the tracks, mainly designed for experienced skiers. Pas de la Casa is the larger of the skiing areas of Grande Valira.
If you want to get acquainted with the history of Andorra, there are a lot of sights with a huge historical value.
Casa de la Valle
Lovers of antiquity attracts to Andorra Casa de la Val - the old parliament, the oldest building in the capital (1580), located in its very center. Here you can get acquainted with the history of Andorra and its judicial and legal system.
A typical castle in appearance is a gray untreated stone, lack of decor elements. Originally, the building was conceived as a defensive tower. And only a long time later the building was bought out, and 300 years in it the parliament was sitting. Naturally, many times during this time the building was rebuilt. In it, there was a prison, a hotel, and a chapel. The tower served as a sentinel site and a dove. The coat of arms and the flag of the Principality of Andorra are kept in the chapel.
Tourists can see the frescoes of the 16th century, an antique chest of drawers with seven locks (the key of each of which was kept by seven representatives of the park), which contained all the important documents of Andorra. Visit the postal museum.
Andorra will not disappoint a single person who has come to rest, have fun and become healthier. No wonder the flow of tourists to Andorra is inexhaustible.
Tourists will be interested to know that a passport and a Schengen visa will be required to visit Andorra.