Andorra Tourism - AD 500 Andorra La Vella, AD
The Principality
The Principality of Andorra, also known as 'the Country of the Pyrenees', is a territory that beats at the rate of a green heart. Nature shows herself in each and every corners of the country, rewarding the visitor with unique sceneries and landscapes of an incomparable beauty.
Protected by this magnificient natural patrimony, we find a millenary country that houses a rich cultural patrimony. There are outstanding examples in each town, village and valley.
What to do?
ANDORRA is the perfect getaway where everything bis available to the pilgrim and visitor.
Culture. The Romanasque architecture, scattered throughout the country as small buildings is a valuable treasure waiting to be unveiled. You can find more than forty churches of different styles (dominating the Romanasque style) in many places of the Andorran valleys (they were centers of the spiritual and social life in the community during the old times). In many cases, you can find museums or exhibition areas show the important transformation experienced by the community during the 20th century.
NATURE . Andorra is synonymous of nature. It has three protected areas of great value and beauty. The Madriu - Perafita -Claror Valley stands out. It is located between the parishes of Escaldes Engordany, Encamp, Andorra La Vella and Sant Julia' de Loria.It was declared World Heritage by UNESCO due to its beauty and high historical and Natural Park, in Ordino, and the Comapedrosa. This second one has the highest peak in the country. Andorra has more than 70 lakes and more than 80 peaksof more than 2, 000 meters of height.#
SNOW . During the winter, the principality is the snow paradise. It has the largest ski complex in the south of Europe. The Grandvalira ski resort, together with Vallnord ski resort offer 3120 km of tracks to enjoy the ski and other snow sports.
SPORTS . During the Summer, the ski resorts are transformed into great natural stages to practice several outdoor sports in a privileged surrounding area: via ferratas, hiking,canyoning, road cycling, mountain bike, horseback riding.
LEISURE AND SHOPPING. There is a wide range of options: couples, families, children...
everyone csn enjoy leisure and shopping (Andorra shopping is world-wide famous) The Chaldea and Inuu Spa (thermal waters complex) must be highlighted. It is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the water. ;'Naturlandia' Adventure Park deserves a special mention too. It is a nplace to enjoy a park with animals and numerous activities, such as ;'Tobotronc', the longest alpine toboggan in the world.
National Office of Andorra Tourism
C.Dr Vilanova, 13
AD500 Andorra la Vella
Tel; (+376) 820214
Fax: (+376) 828523
Email: info@andorra.ad
Web: www.visitandorra.com
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