The tiny Pyrenean principality that has made tax-free shopping an art form — Grandvalira ski slopes, Romanesque churches hidden in mountain villages, and the world's 6th highest country.
- Capital
- Andorra la Vella
- Population
- 88,306
- Area
- 468 km²
- Languages
- Catalan
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- GDP
- $4,035M
Good to know
Driving side
Right
Annual visitors
5,207,000 (2020)
Safety
Low (2.58/100k)
Avg temp
8.3°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Landlocked
☎ Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 118
Travel guide
Andorra is a small, mountainous country in Western Europe, up in the Pyrenees between France and Spain. Full of beautiful mountains and charming old villages, the country thrives on tourism, mainly visitors from nearby countries who come for shopping, skiing, hiking, and banking.
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Best time to visit
Ski season December–March (Grandvalira is one of the largest Pyrenean ski areas). Summer June–September for hiking. Shopping and spa breaks are year-round. Tax-free prices attract day-trippers from Spain and France.
Visa
Citizens of EU/EEA, US, UK, Canada, Australia and most nationalities enter Andorra visa-free. There are no border controls with Spain or France — you need a valid Schengen visa to transit.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1)
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