How to travel in the tiny country of Andorra in 2 days? The strategy is arranged for you
A tiny country with a population of only 85,000, it is the "hometown" of 20 million WeChat users.
There aren't many places to visit in this country:
1️⃣ Dali's clock sculpture La Noblesse du Temps (P1)
2️⃣ Pont de Paris (P2)
3️⃣ Commercial Street Avinguda Meritxell (P5)
4️⃣ Casa de la Vall (P8)
5️⃣ Sant Esteve d'Andorra (P9)
6️⃣ Canillo Town (P12-16)
Transportation🚅: When traveling from Barcelona to Andorra, you can choose to take Alsa, DirectBus and Flixbus. Tickets can be purchased on the official website or Omio. I bought a DirectBus, departing from Estació de Sants.
Andorra, a tiny country sandwiched between France and Spain, is truly a super treasure! This 2-day travel guide will take you to immerse yourself in the charm of Andorra!
🗓Itinerary
Day 1: Andorra La Vella → Sant Estefan Church → Caldera Thermal Center
Morning: Arrive in Andorra La Vella and start exploring the mountain city. Take a stroll in the old town, which is full of medieval atmosphere and has many street shops where you can find unique souvenirs.
Noon: Find a restaurant in the old town and try the Andorran stew, which is slow-cooked with beef bones, chicken, ham and other ingredients. It is super warm and satisfying.
Afternoon: Visit the Church of Sant Estefan, a Romanesque building with 12th-century painted wooden beams and Baroque altarpieces that is full of history.
Evening: Go to Calder Spa to soak in hot springs. It is one of the largest hot spring centers in Europe and has indoor and outdoor hot springs, saunas, and massage pools. It is a perfect place to relax after a tiring day.
Day 2: Valila Ski Resort → Return
Morning: Go to Valila Ski Resort, which is a paradise for European ski enthusiasts. You can choose from ski slopes of different difficulty levels, and even novices can enjoy skiing. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know how to ski, you can also experience activities such as snowmobiles and sleds.
Noon: Have lunch at the ski resort restaurant and eat some energy-rich barbecue to replenish your energy.
Afternoon: Finish skiing, pack up and prepare to return.
🏨Hotel accommodation recommendations
Budget: Hotel Coma Bella, near the shopping district, has a quiet atmosphere and private suites and family rooms, priced from 40-70 euros per night.
Comfortable: Hotel Caledonia, with a gym, spa, restaurant and bar, rooms with flat-screen TVs and minibars, 70-150 euros per night.
Luxury: Hotel Hermitage & Spa, first-class service, private suites with jacuzzis and spa services, as well as a restaurant serving fine cuisine, 150-320 euros per night.
Andorra is a duty-free paradise, and the prices of tobacco, alcohol, perfume, chocolate and other goods are very reasonable. But please note that Spanish customs will check when you leave the country. The duty-free amount per person is 900 euros, so don't buy more than you can afford! Pack your bags and come to Andorra to start this niche and exciting trip! 💕