Andorra

Santa Coloma

Santa Coloma – Beauty and History Collide

3 December, 2015

Nestled into the valley floor close to the southern border of Andorra and Spain, the unassuming resort town of Santa Coloma is not only a gateway to the extensive Vallenord ski area, it’s also home to an important part of Andorra’s religious and cultural history. The Renowned Church of Santa Coloma Against a dramatic backdrop of rugged peaks and sunny Andorran skies, the small but beautifully preserved 9th century Romanesque Church of Santa Coloma is one of the oldest in the country. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999, the church has become an important cultural symbol and a

Soldeu

First-class network of ski lifts in Soldeu

19 November, 2015

High in the mountains of the Pyrenees between Spain and France lies the principality of Andorra which is famous for its duty free shopping and its ski resorts. The ski resorts are well suited to family holidays with plenty opportunities to learn the sport on gentle slopes. The southerly location ensures plenty glorious blue sky days during the ski season which typically runs from mid-December until April. The après-ski scene is lively in many resorts and when compared with the well known resorts of the Alps there’s no doubt that Andorra offers excellent value for money. Historically, ski tourism developed

Skiing and Sangria on the Slopes of Andorra

30 September, 2014

The tiny principality of Andorra lies in the high Pyrenees between Spain and France. It is best known for its ski resorts and its duty free shopping which are the main factors in attracting more than ten million annual visitors. The altitude of the region is comparable with Alpine ski resorts reaching a peak at Coma Pedrosa which stands at 2.942 metres. Typically the skiing is popular with families and is ideal for beginners whilst the après-ski is amongst the liveliest of Europe’s ski resorts. One major advantage that Andorra has to offer over alternative ski destinations is its southerly latitude which often results in beautiful blue skies during much of the annual ski season which usually runs from mid-December until April. Visitors will also be pleased to find that accommodation, lift passes and entertainment in general tend to be significantly cheaper than in comparable Alpine resorts.

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