Andorra

Andorra - A New Map of the Oldest Country in the World

Andorra is often called ’The Poor Man’s Switzerland’. It is the safest and the sixth smallest European country located between France and Spain. The sovereign landlocked mini-country has the best ski slopes and the convenience resorts in the Pyrenees mountains.

Principality of Andorra is the biggest among the group of diminutive states in Europe, comprising of Liechtenstein, Monaco and San-Marino with an area of 468 square kilometers. Its capital, Andorra la Vella is at an altitude of 1013m above sea level, the highest capital in Europe. The country is divided into 7 administrative districts.

About 30% of the country’s land area are a national parkunder UNESCO. The beautiful landscapes, thermal springs, low crime rate, relatively low cost of living compared to the neighboring countries, France and Spain fascinate 10 million tourists every year.

Enjoy duty free shopping in the capital with Europe’s lowest VAT of 4.5%, Andorra la Vella, get-away hike, a Mediterranean lunch or a spa. You can revel in the scenic drive through the Pyrenees, hear just water and wind and breathe in all the reservoirs, castles, Roman architecture on small churches and bridges.

If you are ready to go and get to the heart of Andorra, take a map along so you can enjoy everything Andorra has to offer in just one day. Some of the other important cities worth a visit are Escaldes-Engordany, Encamp, Sant Julià de Lòria, Arinsal, Pal, Ordino, Canillo and Soldeu. Escaldes-Engordany is famous for its hot springs and Santa Anna dance.

Though Andorra has no international airport, there are roads to the neighboring countries of Spain and France. It takes just three hours to get to the airports of Barcelona and Toulouse. You can choose to travel by road to Paris in about 10 hours and 8 hours to Madrid.