First time I considered going to Andorra was when I was visiting Barcelona and wanted something else to do than just stay in the city. With how to get there not being quite clear, at least at that point in time, I decided not to. This time on the other hand, it was all about Andorra. And with Andorra la Vella being the capital, I decided to base myself there. It did however turn out not to be a very big place, so it was kind of quickly done… And not the most exciting either. Since Andorra is also known for tax-free shopping, I decided to spend some hard-earned cash instead. Hate to tell you, but I got disappointed, again? For a tax-free paradise I thought the selection would be a lot bigger. Still I did bring a few items home. Rarely I don’t find anything to shop 🙂 For me the most impressing with this city is the landscape. Thrust in between high mountains towering above you, in a valley where a river runs through and the houses are clinging to the hillsides. With most houses made of stone, it is hard to spot them on the slopes. I’d say come for the nature, stay in Andorra la Vella for some city life perks too.
Website: turisme.andorralavella.ad
Beautiful scenery indeed! I love the Dali clock sculpture! Thanks for sharing with #FarawayFiles, Erin
Might not be the most exciting city, but it has a few things going for it 🙂
The little old town does look lovely. Thanks for joining #FarawayFiles
It was! Just too small 🙂
I have been intrigued with this place for quite some time. Like you, I had the intention to visit from Barcelona but changed plans. Thanks for the info! It will be better to visit independently than to take a tour. #FarawayFiles
Yes, it is a long bus ride from Barcelona, so it won’t leave much time for visiting Andorra itself. And you must do the spa! The area around Andorra la Vella is nice, so you’ll miss out on that too.
Sigh. As it turns out you are shopping….sigh so disappointing …. for landscape! lol
Shopping and landscape. I’ll do both 🙂