A country made for snow
Information about Andorra.
Andorra is a tiny country of rugged mountains, steep valleys and beautiful high lakes, tucked into the Pyrenees on the border between France and Spain. At just 468 square kilometres it's Europe's sixth-smallest country — yet it packs in 65 peaks over 2,000 metres and more than 300km of snowy slopes.
Officially the Principality of Andorra, it's ruled by two Co-Princes — the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell in Spain — and divided into seven parishes. Its capital, Andorra la Vella, sits above 1,000m, making it the highest capital city in Europe.
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The lie of the land
Where is Arinsal.
Arinsal lies in the north-west of Andorra, at the head of the Pal-Arinsal valley a short drive up from La Massana. A gondola and chairlifts climb from the village into 63km of family-friendly pistes shared with neighbouring Pal.
La Massana is its sister town in the same valley, and Ordino-Arcalís — Andorra's snowiest resort — sits just to the east. Across the country, Grandvalira links Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, Soldeu, El Tarter, Canillo and Encamp into the largest ski area in the Pyrenees.
Before you go
Good to know.
Language
Catalan is the official language — Andorra is the only country in the world where it's the language of state. You'll also hear Spanish, French, Portuguese and plenty of English across the resorts.
Currency
Andorra uses the euro (€). It isn't an EU member but adopted the euro officially in 2014. Cards are accepted almost everywhere and ATMs are easy to find in the towns.
Visas & passports
Visitors from the UK and Ireland just need a valid passport — there's no visa for a ski holiday. Andorra sits outside the Schengen Area and is reached only through France or Spain.
Andorra customs
Andorra is duty-free, so it's a favourite stop for tobacco, alcohol, electronics and perfume. Allowances apply when you cross back into France or Spain, where border checks are common.
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