Andorra travel guide

Getting there

Andorra has no airport; most visitors fly into Barcelona or Toulouse and continue by bus or car, entering via the Spanish border at La Seu d'Urgell or the French border at Pas de la Casa.

Best time to visit: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking.

Flights: see the cheapest month to fly from your nearest airport.

Tougher months: April and November, when ski lifts close, some hotels shut and the weather is changeable.

Weather by month in Andorra la Vella

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Average daytime highs in °C; dots show how rainy the month is (one dot dry, three dots wet).

Time zone: Europe/Andorra. Compare with your local time.

Visas: in our passport dataset, 93 of 198 other passports can enter Andorra without arranging a visa first (visa-free or visa on arrival), 0 need an e-visa or electronic authorisation, and 105 need a visa in advance. Check your passport.

Background: Visa policy of Andorra (Wikipedia).

Official advisory: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, updated 2026-05-21). Read the advisory.

Stay

Most trips to Andorra are based around Andorra la Vella, Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley or Ordino. Pick a base for your main interest, then add day trips rather than moving hotels every night.

Typical daily budget: about US$60–90 for a backpacker and US$150–250 mid-range, per person.

Connect

Plug types: C, F. Voltage: 230 V. Check your own devices on the plug and currency checker.

Calling code: +376.

Mobile data: set up a travel eSIM or check your roaming plan before you fly, so data works as soon as you land.

Do

• Andorra la Vella (Capital · shopping & old town): Europe's highest capital mixes duty-free boulevards with a compact medieval quarter and the historic Casa de la Vall.
• Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley (Central-south · UNESCO landscape): A wild glacial valley with terraces, shepherd huts and lakes, best explored on a full-day hike.
• Ordino (North · villages & museums): The most traditional parish, with stone manor houses, quiet lanes and access to the Sorteny nature park.
• Soldeu (East · ski resort): The lively heart of Grandvalira, with ski-in slopes in winter and walking trails in summer.
• Canillo (East · adventure & chapels): Home to the Tibetan bridge, the Meritxell sanctuary and the Romanesque church of Sant Joan de Caselles.
• Sorteny Valley Nature Park (Ordino · wildflowers): A protected high valley famous for its summer carpets of alpine flowers and easy family walks.
• Pas de la Casa (French border · ski town): A busy border resort with direct slope access and a lively après-ski scene.
• Escaldes-Engordany (Central · spa town): Andorra la Vella's twin town, home to the Caldea spa and smart shopping streets.

Things to do

• Ski Grandvalira. Carve across one of the largest linked ski areas in the Pyrenees, from Pas de la Casa to Soldeu and beyond.
• Hike the Madriu valley. Follow ancient shepherd trails through the UNESCO-listed Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley past stone huts and glacial lakes.
• Soak at Caldea. Float in steaming thermal lagoons inside a glass spire in Escaldes-Engordany while snow peaks loom outside.
• Chase Romanesque chapels. Seek out tiny stone churches like Sant Joan de Caselles and Santa Coloma with their slender bell towers and medieval frescoes.
• Wander Barri Antic. Stroll the cobbled old quarter of Andorra la Vella and peek at Casa de la Vall, the historic seat of parliament.
• Walk to the Tristaina lakes. Climb through high meadows in Ordino to a chain of three glittering mountain lakes.
• Cross the Tibetan bridge. Test your nerves on the long suspension bridge at Canillo, swaying high above a deep valley.
• Shop tax-free. Browse Avinguda Meritxell's electronics, perfume and sports gear stores, a classic Andorran pastime.

Eat and drink

• Trinxat – cabbage and potato with crispy bacon
• Escudella – hearty meat and vegetable stew
• Embotits – local cured sausages
• Crema catalana – custard with a burnt sugar top

Money and safety

Currency: Euro (EUR). Currency and plug checker.

Tipping: Service is usually included; rounding up is appreciated..

Emergency numbers: 112 · 110 police · 116 ambulance · 118 fire.

• Andorra uses the euro even though it is not in the EU.
• Cards are widely accepted and ATMs are plentiful in towns and resorts.
• Andorra has very low crime, but keep an eye on bags in busy shopping streets and ski lodges.
• Mountain weather changes quickly; carry layers, water and a map, and watch for afternoon storms in summer.