Best Tourist in Andorra (Europe)

Best Tourist in Andorra (Europe)

1. The Capital City: Andorra la Vella-At an altitude of 1,029 meters, it's one of the world's highest capital cities. It's also one of the smallest, too, with a population of less than 23,000 people.

2. La Casa de la Vall-LaCasa de la Vall is one of the top attractions in Andorra la Vella. Built in 1580 and now the seat of government, it's notable for its ornate coat of arms and other historical emblems of the country's former rulers.

3. Winter Wonderland: Vallnord-One of the most popular winter sports destinations in the Pyrenees, Vallnord draws skiers and snowboarders from across Europe to its many fine slopes.

4. Sant Joan de Caselles Church-Considered one of the country's finest Romanesque churches, this splendid old stone building dates from the 11th century and contains many interesting features.

5. Caldea-Found in the heart of Andorra la Vella, the huge Caldea spa complex (it's the largest in Europe) dominates the capital's skyline with its magnificent glass pyramid tower.

6. Ordino and Casa d'Areny-Plandolit-The chief destination in Andorra's picturesque Valira del Nord Valley is the small town of Ordino, idyllically located at the base of the 2,740-meter-tall Casamanya mountain. Shutterbugs will find it's one of the most beautiful places to photograph in Andorra.

7. La Cortinada and the Church of Sant Martí- This well-preserved medieval place of worship is notable for its Romanesque frescoes, its charnel-house, and a beautiful old dovecot.

8. The Town of Les Escaldesp- Known for their high sulphur and nitrogen content, the town's waters range from a pleasant 22 degrees Celsius to a scalding 66 degrees Celsius and were well known as far back as Roman times for their medicinal qualities.