Andorra la Vella: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 39 - 161 Hotel Sant Jordi
 This warm and welcoming hotel is conveniently situated in the tourist and shopping centre of Andorra, just a short stroll from the Pyrénées Shopping… MoreEUR 44 - 193 Husa Cèntric
 Situated in central Andorra la Vella, Husa Cèntric offers spacious, heated rooms with satellite TV, a minibar and free Wi-Fi. The spa includes a Turk… MoreEUR 40 - 145 Hotel Pyrénées
 Hotel Pyrenees is set in the centre of Andorra La Vella, less than 200 metres from San Esteve Church. It features a restaurant, rooms with satellite T… MoreEUR 59 - 425 Hotel President
 The Hotel President offers comfortable and sleek accommodation and numerous recreational facilities, all situated in Andorra la Vella.
The hotel offe… MoreEUR 70 - 369 Hotel Plaza
 The elegant Hotel Plaza has an ideal setting, near the commercial centre of Andorra La Vella. Its luxury accommodation is popular among famous actors,… MoreEUR 39 - 320 Magic Andorra
 Situated in the centre of the town of Andorra La Vella, the hotel Magic Andorra is excellent accommodation for winter sports lovers. Many superb ski s… MoreEUR 66 - 335 Mercure Andorra
 Hotel Mercure is in the commercial centre of Andorra la Vella. It has a spa service and comfortable common areas.
All rooms at this hotel are soundpr… MoreEUR 45 - 320 Somriu Hotel Tivoli
 Somriu Hotel Tivoli is located in the centre of Andorra La Vella and within 10 minutes’ walk of the city’s tax-free shopping centres. The hotel fe… MoreEUR 42 - 270 Zenit Diplomatic
 Zenit Diplomatic is located in the heart of Andorra la Vella, 1.2 km from Caldea. It offers free Wi-Fi in and an outdoor pool and sun terrace with pan… MoreEUR 50 - 111 Somriu Hotel Cassany
 This modern hotel is set right in the heart of Andorra la Vella – the capital of this tiny principality – surrounded by the famous, classy tax-fre… MoreEUR 45 - 162 Sàlvia d´Or
 Hotel Salvia d’Or is set in the commercial centre of Andorra la Vella, just 50 metres from Andorra bus station. It offers comfortable accommodation … MoreEUR 66 - 195 Novotel Andorra
 Ideal for a short break, the Novotel Andorra lies in the centre of Andorra la Vella, surrounded by the chic boutiques and tax-free shopping for which … MoreEUR 37 - 108 Hotel Les Fonts
 Hotel Les Fonts is located right in the centre of Andorra la Vella. Facilities include secure private parking and a bar-café with Wi-Fi access, open … MoreEUR 33 - 73 Hotel La Pedrera
 Hotel La Pedrera is located in central Andorra La Vella, 10 minutes´ walk from the Caldea thermal spas. All spacious, elegant rooms feature a pr… MoreEUR 70 - 295 Carlton Plaza
 The Carlton Plaza is an elegant hotel in the centre of Andorra la Vella. Luxury facilities include a jacuzzi, a sauna and fitness centre, and free Wi-… MoreEUR 60 - 323 Crowne Plaza
 This elegant hotel boasts an extensive range of facilities right in the heart of Andorra la Vella. Highlights include a wellness centre and activities… MoreEUR 104 - 500 Andorra Park Hotel
 Situated in the centre of Andorra La Vella, the Andorra ParkHotel features an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Rooms have mountain views, flat-screen sa… MoreEUR 59 - 178 Andorra Palace
 Set in Andorra la Vella, the Andorra Palace offers free access to indoor swimming pools, a jacuzzi, sauna and gym. Its spacious rooms include central … MoreEUR 44 - 99 Acta Florida
 This hotel is set in the centre of Andorra la Vella, surrounded by historic buildings, tax-free shopping and the spectacular backdrop of the Pyrenees … MoreEUR 49 - 243 De L´Isard
 Situated in central Andorra La Vella, De L’Isard has a free Wi-Fi zone and mountain views. This traditional stone building offers spacious rooms wit… MoreEUR 49 - 239 GBB Hotel Andorra Center
 This modern hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a terrace with views of the mountains. It is in a quiet central area of Andorra la Vella.
Hotel And… MoreEUR 40 - 241 Hotel Cervol
 Located in the centre of Andorra La Vella, the Hotel Cervol is equipped with excellent facilities to help you relax after a day of skiing in the regio… MoreEUR 32 - 93 Hotel Festa Brava
 This traditional family hotel is centrally located in the historic quarter of the Andorran capital, it boasts a quiet position with a relaxed bar for … MoreEUR 35 - 128 Hotel Bellpi
 Hotel Bellpi is a 5-minute walk from the centre of Andorra la Vella and 2 km from the Caldea Spa. It features a restaurant, wine cellar and rooms with… MoreEUR 42 - 118 Hostal Cisco De Sans
 This rustic guest house is set in Andorra La Vella’s Old Town. The historic building has been a guest house since 1880 and is next to the Andorran P… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Andorra la Vella: Guide
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Andorra la Vella (2004 est. pop. 22,035) is the capital of the Principality of Andorra, and is located high in the east Pyrenees between France and Spain. It is also the name of the parishes of Andorra|parish that surrounds it. The town of Santa Coloma is located in the province.
The principal industry is tourism, although the country also earns foreign income from being a tax-haven. Furniture and brandies are local products.
Geography and climate
Andorra la Vella is located in the south west of Andorra, at . , at the confluence of two mountain streams. Located at an Altitude of 1409 ski resort. Its climate is mm a year.
Transportation
Surprisingly for a capital city, it is three hours drive from the nearest airports, at Toulouse Airport|Toulouse, Girona Airport|Girona, Perpignan Airport|Perpignan and Barcelona Airport|Barcelona. This is a result of its small population size and highly mountainous terrain. It has no train station either, with a bus service linking the city to the French station at L'Hospitalet, which has mainline services to Paris.
Demographics and language
Native Andorrans account for only 33% of the population, with the plurality being Spanish (43%), and notable minorities of Portugal|Portuguese (11%) and France|French (7%). Catalan language|Catalan is the official language, although Spanish language|Spanish and French language|French are also spoken. Most of the inhabitants are Roman Catholics, with a high life expectancy of over 80 years .
History
The site of Andorra la Vella (literally, "Andorra the Old") has been settled since prior to the Moorish settlers in the Iberian Peninsula .
The settlement has been the principal city of Andorra since 1278 when the French and the Episcopal co-princes agreed to joint suzerainty. Andorra La Vella's old town - the Barri Antic - includes streets and buildings dating from this time. Its most notable building is the Casa de la Vall - constructed in the early sixteenth century - which has been the state's parliamentary house since 1707. Andorra la Vella was, during this period, the capital of a largely isolated and feudal state, which retained its independence due to this principle of co-sovereignty . This isolation also means that the city's history is poorly documented.
Well into the twentieth century, the area around Andorra La Vella remained largely forgotten; indeed the state was not part of the Treaty of Versailles, simply because it was not noticed. After political turmoil in the 1930's and an attempted coup by Boris Skossyreff|King Boris I, an informal democracy developed. In 1993, the country's first constitution formalised this parliamentary democracy with executive, legislative, and judicial branches located in Andorra la Vella.
During this period, Andorra also developed as both a tax haven, resulting in the construction of modern banking offices in Andorra La Vella. The city also developed its skiing facilities, to the extent that Andorra la Vella was Andorra's applicant city for the XXI Olympic Winter Games, the 2010 Winter Olympics. However, Andorra la Vella was not selected by the IOC as candidate city, following the evaluation report of an IOC commission.
Sights and culture
The city's old town is characterized by old stone streets and houses. The central Església de Santa Coloma .
The city is the country's cultural centre, with the Government Exhibition Hall acting as a main theatre and museum. The piazza outside the parliament building is also the location of a number of events, and the town hosts a music festival every winter.
Economy
Andorra la Vella is the node for economic networks in Andorra; it is the country's commercial centre. In the country as a whole, 80% of the GDP is derived from the 10 million tourists who visit annually . The city is also the centre for the many banks and businesses that thrive from its tax haven status. The state is not a member of the European Union, but has a customs arrangement with the EU, and uses the Euro.
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