Andorra is a small place located in the heart of Europe. Every year a large number of tourists come here to ride skis, snowboard, etc. Andorra occupies a leading place among ski resorts.
If we talk about the location of this small principality, it is located between two European countries France and Spain. Most tourists to get to Andorra are opening Spanish Schengen and fly to Barcelona, then on a flight bus, about 4 hours get to the resting place.
The area of Andorra is 486 square meters. km. The population according to information for 2013 is about 90 thousand local residents. Most of the surface are high mountains on which the well-known riding zones have unfolded together with all the necessary tourist infrastructure.
The capital of Andorra is the pleasant cozy city of Andorra-la-Vella. Against the background of others, it is the largest here. Most tourists stop in the capital. It is very convenient, every day you can ride different riding zones. In addition, tourist infrastructure, a large number of restaurants, cafes, bars, shops are widely developed in Andorra-La Vella. In the afternoon you can ski, and in the evening culturally rest, dinner, make shopping.
Andorra
So, now let's tell you in more detail why and why it is worth going to Andorra.
1. The most important reason is that Andorra is a mountainous country. Its slopes are ideal for the ski sport. Here there are many all kinds of tracks, from the simplest for beginners and children, up to - complex, oriented on experienced skiers. Also, in Andorra you can ride a snowboard and not only. All necessary infrastructure is in excellent condition. Here is the largest number of lifts in Europe. Many hotels and simple apartments providing guests with all the necessary conditions for recreation.
2. The cost of rest in Andorra against the background of other similar countries is much lower. Even a tourist with a small budget can come here, which you will not say for example about Austria and Switzerland. And this applies to all: the cost of the tour, rental of equipment, SKI-PASS.
3. The ecology of this area is one of the most environmentally friendly. There is no industry here, the number of vehicles within the principality is not very large. Therefore, having arrived here, you will enjoy that inhaling clean mountain air. Many after visiting Andorra begin to feel much better.
4. Andorra is absolutely safe from the point of view of the crime. Thefts are extremely rare, and then usually tourists are guilty. Locals are all very law-abiding. By the way, even in the Andorra itself there is no prisar, and this is already talking about many.
5. The Principality of Andorra is a duty-free zone. Many tourists go here behind the shopping, aligning a pleasant with useful. Goods in stores are usually cheaper by 20-25% than in other European countries. You can buy here: Watch Swiss brands, jewelry, clothing from branded shops, sports uniforms.
6. In addition to ski resorts, there is also a cultural program in Andorra. Here is a large number of museums. The most famous is located in Encampe - the Museum of Vintage Car. Next, you can visit the Museum of Miniature Ordino. Getting to the tasting of wine into the vintage wine cellar and get a couple of bottles home as a souvenir.
7. Andorra is very successful, which allows to travel to the nearest countries, for example, in Spain and France. Moreover, you will probably already have an open Spanish Schengen, I have already spoke about it earlier.
8. Arriving in Andorra, you will have a unique opportunity to visit the thermal complex Caldea, the area of which is about 6000 m2. Inside him are all sorts of waterfalls, geasers, pools, jacuzzi, lakes, hot couples and even glaciers. Also, for an additional fee, professional cosmetic and wellness procedures are performed here. The price for 3 hours on an adult will cost about 1,700 rubles, and 1200 rubles per child.
Thermal complex Caldea.
9. The climate in Andorra is very comfortable. Winter is soft and sunny, the temperature in the afternoon in the coldest month is +5 degrees, at night -5 degrees. This allows tourists, is for a long time outdoors.
10. The Principality of Andorra is a great place for those who want to put their children on skis. There are excellent Russian-speaking instructors, special schools for the smallest novice skiers. And even several children's ski gardens.
11. In Andorra there is a closed Funicamp TV lift, it is located in the town of Encamp. It consists of 32 cabins, each of which is ready to accommodate up to 25 people. With it from Grau Roug, you can get to the ski slopes in just 20 minutes. Opening hours of this lift daily from 09 am and until 17 o'clock in the evening. A ticket for it can be purchased in special cash desks, and children under 6 can take advantage of FUNICAMP completely free.
FUNICAMP.
12. Andorra is in great demand among Russian tourists, in connection with which a lot of things in this area are already in our native language. Special schools for training riding in Russian, menu in restaurants, some employees in hotels have a little owned by Russians. Therefore, not even knowing English, you will always help you, and if you wish, you can get to know other Russian tourists.
13. Andorra is located a large ice palace in the town of Canillo. In size, it is very large and ready to accommodate a large number of tourists. Inside it, you can go skating, play tennis, in squash, work out on the simulators.