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All hotels in Andorra

All hotels in Andorra. Best hotel in Andorra.

ANDORRA CENTER HOTEL, C. Doctor Nequi 10 4, +376 824 999

ANDORRA PARK HOTEL, C. les Canals 24, +376 877 777

APARTHOTEL FONTVERD, C. Cuitat de Consuegra 2, +376 803 525

CENTRIC HOTEL, Av. Meritxell 87, +376 877 500

HOTEL ANDORRA PALACE, Av. Meritxell 58 PB local, +376 873 601

HOTEL BELLPI, Av. Santa Coloma 30 2, +376 804 935

All Andorra offers direct web links to all hotels in Andorra for cheapest booking without intermediaries

Transfer Andorra

Andorra — is the state with the population about 70 thousand people and annually it attracts up to 8 million tourists. Due to its geographical position Andorra is literally clamped from all directions by Pyrenean mountains. Now it is possible to reach Andorra only the motor transport from Spain or France — two states with which Andorra has the mutual borders.

Bus service of Andorra to the nearest international airports of the Spanish Barcelona and the French Toulouse is rather well comfortable, but because of conflicting flights and bus schedules your expectation of a bus at the airport can drag on for many hours. What are the main advantages of Andorra direct transfer? Having made the order in any licensed company in advance, you can be sure that you will be served with the clean, modern and comfortable car accurately according to your wishes.

Andorra bus

All bus routes to and from Andorra. Bus service. Stations, prices and schedules:

Andorra — Barcelona (NOVATEL bus)

Andorra — Barcelona (DIRECT bus)

Andorra — Toulouse (NOVATEL bus)

Andorra — Madrid (ALSA bus)

Andorra — Lleida (MONTMANTELL bus), RENFE railway station

Andorra — Vic — Girona (NOVATEL bus)

Andorra — La Seu D’ Urgell (Montmantell bus)

Andorra — Costa Dorada (Novatel bus)

Andorra — L’Hospitalet de pres, SNCF railway station (Montmantell bus)

Andorra internal and international bus routes with prices

All Andorra travel guide

Europe travel guide: Andorra

How to get to Andorra, hotels, excursions, museums, sightseeing,

cuisine and restaurants, resorts, shopping, ecotourism…

Official All Andorra travel guide with maps and descriptions

World best museums. European museums. Andorra

MULTITICKET (Passmuseu) has become the most convenient way for the visitors to attend all museums of Andorra (19) that tell about local customs and traditions of the Principality as well as of the outstanding Romanesque 1000-year‑old art heritage, etc. The MULTITICKET is valid for 1 year and includes 19 museums. It is personal and gives its owner a 50% discount on the admission price for 3 museums of choice among 19 currently operating in Andorra. The cost is 2.5 euro (with taxes).

MULTITICKET to all museums of Andorra can be acquired in all museums and touristic bureaus.

Ecotourism in Andorra

Ecotourism in Andorra

Walking is the best way to get acquainted with the landscapes of the country. During such journeys, a traveler discovers new and new secrets of nature step by step, without any hurry. Andorra offers several long‑distance walking routes: far and wide of this amazing country. There are more than 250 km of backpacks routes in Andorra of different complexity.

More than 30% of the territory of Andorra — are national parks under UNESCO protection. The largest park is Madriu‑Perafita‑Claror Valley. It is situated in the southeast of Andorra and covers a surface area of 4,247 hectares, distributed between the parishes of Encamp, Andorra la Vella, Sant Julià de Lòria and Escaldes‑Engordany. Ecotourism in Andorra is available all year round by horse riding

Skating ice rink in Canillo

The biggest Ice Palace in the Pyrenees is located in Canillo. The complex offers a wide range of opportunities for leasure and sporting events—for individuals and for groups with corresponding package of services.

Olympic skating rink: 1800 m2 of area (60m X 30m), the capacity of grandstand is 1500 of viewers. The open classes for mass ice‑skating in the morning and during a day (the working hours may alternate, depending on the season). In the evening the rink offers the following activities: ice carting, hockey and laser battle, fancy skating trainings.

Сycling in Andorra. Mountain bike (MTB)

Andorra is a popular stage for manifold international bicycle races, such as Tour de France, Vuelta a España, Volta a Catalunya, World Championships and manifold gatherings of mountain bike riders (MTB).

The amateurs of highway cycling may enjoy the landscapes, roads and mountain passes. Those, who prefer mountain bikes, may ascend together with their bicycles by cable lifts that function year‑round and attend bicycle parks of Grandvalira and Vallnord or to ride over manifold landscapes of the country on their own.

The total amount of cyclists, that attend the country from summer till autumn, is no less than the amount of skiing amateurs. In summer the biggest ski resort of Andorra—Grandvalira turns into the bike park. Oscar Saiz, a manager of Soldeu bike park, is a world‑known sportsmen in such discipline as downhill MTB. Together with his team, he daily conducts trainings for both inexperienced MTB bikers and for professionals that have their exercises at Grandvalira slopes.

Andorran thermal spa: Caldea and INUU

Water is one of natural resources of Andorra. Besides lakes and rivers, that head from here, there are sulfur rich thermal springs in Escaldes‑Engordany. It is recommended to use these springs for therapeutic and cosmetology purposes in order to reestablish life forces, to release stress as well as for treatment and prophylaxis of rheumatism and skin diseases. There are many recreation centers in Andorra, they allow to take maximum advantage from your holiday any time of the year. After skiing and shopping there can’t be anything more relaxing than to spend several hours at Caldea, the biggest thermal center of Southern Europe.

Being a monument of contemporary architecture, the complex was built in 1994 in accordance to the project of French architect Jean‑Michelle Ruolle. Annually, Caldea SPA is attended by 360 000 persons. With the surface of 30 000 m2 at the height of 1100 meters Caldea presents a real oasis of Andorra; a thermal resort, where the interconnection of ancient civilizations with water is evidently visible. Caldea is the biggest center of mountain thermal waters in Europe. The temperature of thermal springs is 70%, waters are rich with sulfur, mineral salts, sodium as well with thermal plankton (its exclusive biological activity and favorable effect on human skin cells and their moisturizing determines a wide usage in cosmetology).

The longest alpine toboggan in Europe

Naturlandia is located in Sant Julia de Loria, its occupies over 100 hectares of area and is divided into two sectors, which are located at an altitude of 1,600 and 2,000 meters respectively. Themed eco park offers 15 km of way marked slopes. Besides, there are zones for family leisure and activities. The choice of activities is extremely wide: highlands tours, several cycling routes, quad biking, pony riding, mushing. A new attraction AIR‑TREKK was launched a few years ago. Unifying the emotions and adventure, the construction consists of ten towers and 3 different levels of height, linked rope elements and wire lines. Air‑Trekk is the largest and highest attraction in Europe.

The park also has the longest alpine toboggan in Europe (Tobotronc). Its length is more than 5,300 meters with 400 meters of altitude differences. The system has 1,700 ascents and 3,600 descents. The whole descent takes about 30 minutes.

Vallnord

During the ski season of 2004/2005 the resorts Pal — Arinsal and Ordino — Arcalis have merged their commercial interests under the name of Vallnord. With a universal ski pass the visitors have access to the slopes of both resorts. Today the resort VALLNORD encompasses the area with 67 slopes and the capacity of 55.690 skiers per hour.

In 2014 World Ski Awards confirms the title of the best ski resort of Andorra to Vallnord for the second time.

Vallonord ski schools in Arcalis, Arinsal and Pal offer the chance to take ski and snowboard lessons for all levels, starting from 6 years old, approximately. There are also the courses for learning or polishing other disciplines: telemark, freeride, freestyle.

The instructors are professional and multilingual. They either were educated in Andorra or officially confirmed their level, attained somewhere else. Schools have limited a capacity, thus the courses must be booked in advance.

Grandvalira

During the ski season of 2003/2004 Grandvalira Pas de la Casa — Grau Roig and Soldeu — El Tarter resorts signed a commercial agreement on launching a unified ski zone Grandvalira. Thus, besides the fact that Andorra has got the largest skiing area in the Pyrenees, there is also one of the principal ski resorts of Southern Europe on its territory.

The ski trails of Grandvalira are divided into 6 sectors: Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, Soldeu, El Tarter, Canillo and Encamp, that encompass the area of 1,926 hectares with 112 slopes and with the capacity of 100.700 skiers per hour.

Real estate market review Andorra

“PROS” and “CONS”. The major advantage of owning real estate in Andorra by both residents and non‑residents of the Principality is the absence of taxes for that. The only payments are the fees to local Comu administrations that do not surpass the annual limit of 400 euro for 500 m2 chalet. In neighbor Spain the tax for the analogue property can make up to 3000 euro annually, depending on the region.

Besides the owner of the property that costs more than 350 000 euro can apply for Andorran residence.

One more advantage of acquiring the property in Andorra is favorable geographical location of the Principality, its closeness to Barcelona and Toulouse as well as to Madrid, Biarritz and Cote D’Azur. In the beginning of 2015 the airport, that is located within 10 minutes driving distance from the border with Andorra (on the territory of Spain), was opened for the low cost flights to Barcelona, Madrid, Toulouse, Lisbon, Canary and Balearic Islands. The flight from Barcelona will take no more than half an hour.

The prices for Andorra real estate in the central Andorran streets (Meritxell and Carlemany avenues) didn’t go lower even during the crisis of 2008. In spite of high prices, it is not difficult to find spare trading areas here. The offers rarely emerge on the market and quickly find its new tenants or owners. The average cost of the rent in the central avenue makes about 100 euro per 1 m2 monthly

Moving to Europe. Europe relocation guide and tips: Andorra

REASONS TO RELOCATE TO ANDORRA:

1/ Direct taxes 10% — minimum in Europe. VAT remains at the level of 4.5%

2/ In accordance to International living index, Andorra takes the 12th position in the world for its living standards

3/ The GDP per capita index is higher than in the USA, Japan, Germany, France and Spain. It takes the 5th position in the world, outscored only by Monaco, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg and San‑Marino

4/ The banks of Andorra are included in the top‑20 of the most reliable banks in the world. The clients have an opportunity to open digital accounts. VIP banking is presented for the sums, starting from 3 mln euro

5/ The tax burden in reference to business is the lowest in the world. Corporate income tax is 10%, there is an opportunity to diminish it up to 2%. So Andorra becomes the optimal country to relocate to for business. In accordance to International living index, Andorra is in the list of top‑25 countries for the terms of business development in the world;

Europe immigration. European citizenship and residence: Andorra

Regular immigration legislation amendments came into effect on November 15, 2013. In accordance to them from the given time “passive” residence status will be given for 2-year term, then for 2-year term again and after that for 3-year term (previously it used to be 1+3+3). Subsequent prolongation (permanent residence) makes up 10 years, after that a resident may apply for the citizenship of Andorra. The prolongation of “active” residence is implemented in accordance to the scheme: 1+2+2+5+10. Further on an “active” resident may apply for the citizenship of Andorra.

Currently the Government of Andorra is preparing the bill, related to the diminishing of the terms of residence before getting the opportunity to apply for the citizenship of Andorra. Andorran legislation prohibits double citizenship and demands the applicant to refuse from his previous citizenship.

Offshore company formation

The registry of companies and offshores in Andorra. To buy a company in Andorra with the opportunity to minimize taxation up to the level of 2% profit tax. “Active” residence with labor permit (Compte propi)

Starting from 2012 non‑residents are allowed to launch private Andorran companies with the rights equal to the ones of the citizens of the Principality, though the application for such company should be first of all approved by the Department for Foreign Investments. A launched company should comply with certain requirements. Thus, due to the existing governmental policy of ecological balance preservation, the applications for industrial projects are declined in the majority of cases. The total amount of activity domains, welcomed by the Government of Andorra, makes up about 200: trade, tourism, high‑tech, education, construction etc.

In accordance to new rules, any person that possesses 10% or more of a company has the right to claim for “active” or Category B residency.

Best Social Security system (SS), pensions, healthcare and medical service

All employees and members of their families have the right for medical service in Andorra within the bounds of state system of social security (CASS, CaixaAndorrana de Seguretat Social) that is financed by the fees of employers and employees, in proportion to the wages. 75% of medical service cost is covered by the insurance in case of out‑patient treatment (the expenses for medicines and for the visits of doctors), 90% in case of hospitalization and 100% in case of accidents at work. The rest of expenses may be covered by the private insurance policy. Other citizens (passive residents, in particular, and tourists) need a private medical insurance. The cost of 1-year‑long medical insurance makes up 700 euro.

The system of social security and insurance was launched in Andorra in 1968 and is regulated, as it was mentioned above, by CaixaAndorrana de Seguretat Social (CASS). On 10th October, 2008 General Council endorsed the Law 17/2008 about Social security that came into force on 11th November, 2009. One of the key alterations of new legislation is related to the fact that CASS maintenance will be obligatory not only for employees and retirees, but also for small entrepreneurs.

La Seu D’Urgell

La Seu D’Urgell — a city located in the Catalan Pyrenees in Spain. The city is the capital of the Alt Urgell region, the center of the diocese of Urgel and the seat of the bishop of Urgell, one of Andorra’s co‑princes. The population of the city, according to 2017, was 12,458 people.

The city is located at the confluence of two rivers: Segre and Valira.

The main tourist attractions and architecture of La Seu D'Urgell: Cathedral of Santa Maria (Catedral de Santa Maria). The Cathedral of Santa Maria, built in the XII century, is the most famous building of the city and the region. This is the only cathedral in this style, preserved in Catalonia. The Cathedral of Santa Maria is built in the Romanesque style and dates back to the XII century, is the fourth and last of a series of cathedrals that were built in la Seu D’Urgell between the V and XII centuries.

Low tax system: Andorra. Tax rates

The taxation system in the Principality of Andorra was developing in accordance with the activities and the economic structure of the country, expanding tax bases in order to optimize the distribution of tax levies for the transition from almost entirely indirect taxation system to direct taxation system, corresponding the international level.

In accordance with the mandate established in the Constitution, the tax powers are distributed between the municipalities and the Government.

On the municipal level, an adopted law on the delimitation of competences of municipalities of November 4, 1993 establishes and defines the powers of municipalities within their self‑government authorities. The law of Andorra determines the local tax authority for the following taxes types

Andorra banks

European banks: best banks of Andorra. Banking secrecy

The assets under the management of 4 Andorran banks (01/01/2016): 44.982 mln euro

2. Solvency: 21.22%

3. Liquidity: 65.46%

4. Return on equity: 12.6%

5. The share of outstanding debts: 3.33%

6. Liabilities makeup (cumulative): zero debt. The banks are mostly backed up by means of customer inputs (75% of cumulative liabilities) and joint‑stock funds (10% of liabilities).

7. Banking sector is managed by the National Financial Institution of Andorra (INAF).

8. The banking secrecy in Andorra is regulated by the legislation: the Law on Banking Secrecy with amendments from May 11, 1995.

Smartinvestment. Andorra: investing money

According to the Government, the main trends in Andorra’s economical development are apparant in investments in the opening of a casino in Andorra, the development of logistics through the construction of a heliport and the launch of commercial flights in an airport in neighboring Spain (10 km from the border with Andorra), capable of having international flights.

After the adoption of the law 10/2012 “On Investments”, which allowed non‑residents to become 100% owners of companies, Andorra joins the list of the best countries for doing business in. After only three years of the law being adopted, according to the International Living Index, Andorra is on the list of the 15 countries with best business conditions.

At present, the tax burden on businesses in Andorra is one of the lowest in Europe. Corporate income tax is 10% with the possibility of a reduction of up to 2%. In Andorra, there is a fixed VAT rate of 4.5% which is also one of the lowest in Europe.

The rate of income tax for the population in Andorra is fixed at 10%, which is also one of the lowest in Europe. If the taxpayer’s income per family is not more than 24,000 euros per year, he may NOT pay income tax.

World languages: Catalan

About Catalan language

Catalan is one of Romanic languages. It is spoken by the citizens of 4 countries: Andorra, Spain, France and Italy. On the territory of Spain it is Catalonia or Principate, a greater part of Valencia, Balearic Islands and a small stripe of land in the east of Aragon. In France it is Eastern Pyrenees department (Languedoc‑Roussillon province), that is often called “Northern Catalonia”. Catalan is also spoken in Alger city (Sardinia, Italy). In Andorra Catalan has ever been a state language. In 2015 for the first time for many years Catalan language is considered to be the most often used among the population of Andorra. According to the research which is conducted every 5 years, 49% of respondents speak Catalan, read and write — 46% of respondents respectively.

All in all Catalan language is spoken by more than 10 700 000 of people.

There are 2 dialects in the modern Catalan language: eastern and western. Central (eastern part of Catalonia), Balearic, Northern and Roussillon are attributed to eastern dialect. The language of western part of Spain, Southern and Valencian are attributed to western dialect.

Catalan of Alger city is related to 1-st group, Andorran Catalan — to 2-nd group.

World history. History of Europe. Andorra

The first settlements in the territory of what would later become Andorra began in the Ice Age, but there were no large groups inhabiting this territory until after the retreat of glaciers. Archeological excavations demonstrate that from 3500–2000 BC small groups of people lived in valleys near the Rio Valira and in caves in what would later become known as Andorra. Later, groups of people migrated to the lower mountain levels, where they began to live in small groups or villages. It is a scientifically proven fact that people in those settlements used bronze tools. Worshipping the spirits of nature, forests and lakes, ancient Andorrans constructed megaliths and dolmens. Iberian coins were also found in the territory. It is believed that the name Andorra comes either from Iberian words “ando” (highest) and “ore” (iron), or from Celtic words “an” (blow) and “dor” (wind).

The war between Rome and Carthage for control over the Iberian Peninsula began in 220 BC. In 219–218 BC Carthaginian troops under the direction of Hannibal marched through the Pyrenees to Rome. The second Punic war lasted from 218 to 201 BC. In the resulting victory over Carthage, Romans took possession of Iberia.

Best education system. Three systems of school education in one country: Andorra

School (primary) education in Andorra. Educational technology

Andorra is the only country in the world with 3 educational systems: Andorran, Spanish and French.

As Irina Bokova (UNESCO CEO) said, “3 free education systems in Andorra—French, Spanish and Andorran — gives the chance to use this experience for the development of Global Education First Initiative (GEFI).

Officially, the level of literacy in Andorra currently stands at 100%. Educational expenses make up 3,8% of GDP (as per 2016).

There are 3 educational levels here: elementary, secondary and higher education. Elementary and secondary education is obligatory and free for Andorran citizens and residents.

3 systems of primary education (preschool), school education and educational technology in the country are divided: French (3 300 people), Spanish (3 100 people) and Andorran (4 300 people). According to the Statistics Department, the amount of pupils attending Andorran schools in 2015–2016 was 10,825. They study the majority of their school subjects in Spanish, French and Catalan (corresponding to the system they attend). All schools are built and backed up by Andorran authorities, though the wages of teachers at French and Spanish schools are paid mostly by France and Spain.

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