Andorra La Vella Travel Guide

This small city is the capital of Andorra, a small country between Spain and France in the Pyrenees. With a population of just over 22,000, the whole place seems to be crammed between two mountains and often experiences cold and snowy weather.

Andorra La Vella, meaning Andorra the Old is split into the old town and the new town. The newer part of the city has a number of shops whilst the older has historical buildings and landmarks. The Church of Sant Esteve is part of a picturesque area of the old town and dates back to the 12th century. Nearby is the Casa de la Val is the seat of the Consell General and dates back to the 16th century.

Shops make up a major part of the city and shoppers can benefit from the low tax. A number of electronic and clothing stores are scattered through the new town – enough to give the place a feel of a large city.

For a great view over the city, the ideal way is to walk across the Rec del Solà and Rec de l’Obac. These thin paths run along the side of the mountains and are illuminated at night. With some fantastic views of the surrounding area and buildings, these paths, both around 2.5km long are well worth a walk.

Andorra La Vella is a small city, and it is easy to see most or all of it within a day. The surroundings, however are breathtaking and the style and atmosphere is different to anywhere else.