The small country of Andorra is famous for its narrow valleys and mountainous terrains. Andorra offers the pleasure of skiing during winters and hiking during summers. Though the country's attractions are limited, it is an ideal place for the adventurous people. Andorra is the ultimate cheap and best adventurous vacation spot for people looking for some memorable skiing, trekking and hiking experience. Apart from this, the country offers a complete outdoor vacation experience with horse back riding, bicycling, snow boarding, trout-fishing and rock climbing.

The country is replete with splendid hamlets, Romanesque churches and houses, etc. The mountainous landscape of Pyreness, exotic lakes, narrow valleys and beautiful rivers make the country a nature lover's haven. The main town of La Vella houses an impressive line up of museums and monuments like the perfume museum, miniature museum, etc.

The national parks like the Sorteny and Comapedrosa parks and the valley of Madriu provide the perfect opportunity for the travellers to indulge in hiking and rock climbing. Hikers can have fun travelling through the remotest parts of Andorra and the never-ending trails of the countryside.

The dominant tourist activity of the oldest nation in Europe, Andorra, is skiing. The skiing resorts of Andorra allure multitudes of tourists every year. All the ski resorts in Andorra have the latest Ski lift systems that make Skiing very convenient and easy. For those who come for skiing in the mountainous terrains of Andorra a variety of accommodation in the form of chalets, hotels, resorts and apartments are available.

Shopping

Shopping buffs can shop at every stop in Andorra since branded or high labels can be bought for amazingly low prices. Spirits, wines, cameras, electronic goods, designer clothes and all other items are a worthy bargain in Andorra. The prices for items are 20%- 30% less compared to the price rates in France and Spain. The shops are kept open for long hours. The innumerable shops in the streets are the greatest excuse for a traveller to hit the streets!

Thermal spas

Caldea, hailed to be the largest mountain centre in Europe, is a spired spa set in the picturesque Andorran landscape. The hot springs of Caldea are rich in Sulphur and are ideal for a variety of treatments including grapefruit water bath and Turkish baths. Caldea is an exciting relaxation centre with many bars, shops, restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, sauna, waterfalls, etc.

Ski resorts

Andora is the most preferred destination of couples and family who enjoy skiing. The ski resorts in Andorra are ideal for beginners and intermediates. The lively après-ski in many of the resorts attracts young and the old alike. Andorra, with the sophisticated lift network, expansion of the skiing areas and high-tech facilities in ski areas has become a significant player in the winter sports industry, across the globe.

Skiing schools

Andorra is a renowned skiing destination for the amateur and first-time skiers since the ski schools in the country are considered to be the finest, all over the world. The multi-lingual population in the country has resulted in many English speaking ski-instructors. These instructors are of immense help for the foreign tourists. The instructors in Andorra skiing resorts adopt unique teaching methods that accelerate the progress of the students. This factor attracts more and more amateur skiers and snow boarders to Andorra.

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