Leaving the Christmas holidays behind, we start a new year with our eyes set on another of the most anticipated dates in Andorra: the Carnival festivities. The Principality is characterized by its great commercial, sporting and cultural attraction, and that is why throughout the year the country is one of the favorite tourist destinations for thousands of visitors, even during the Carnival festivities. Don't you know them yet? We invite you to discover them!
Troupes, parades, dance and live music: the keys to the Andorran Carnival
For a few days, the streets of the Principality are filled with the music and colorful costumes of the local troupes. The squares of each of the parishes are the places chosen to host performances by theater groups, dance groups and costume contests. For their part, the little ones in the house also await the arrival of the Andorra Carnival, since during the week they can participate in the numerous events that are scheduled annually, such as the traditional “Robatori de les Olles” or the children's parade.
Andorra, destination with the best ski resorts in southern Europe
Although it is carnival season, when we talk about Andorra we cannot forget the excellent ski resorts that the Principality has: Grandvalira and Vallnord. With more than 300 skiable km and thousands of tourists coming from all corners of the world, the best ski resorts in southern Europe are found in Andorra. The excellent climate, ideal for practicing any type of skiing, its great efficiency in restaurant services and modern facilities, make Andorra an ideal destination for skiing. In this sense, Hotel Montecarlo is one of the best accommodation options due to its excellent location, just a few minutes from the Funicamp that links directly to the Grandvalira station. It is clear that even during Carnival, going skiing in Andorra is one of the best plans you can organize to spend your holidays enjoying contact with the snow.
Enjoy the wide commercial offer that Andorra offers
The service sector of Andorra is one of the main driving forces of the country and, as such, it has everything you are looking for to spend a great vacation with your family or friends. Winter sports are some of the most acclaimed activities among tourists, but it must be recognized that there are more things in Andorra than skiing. Thus, in the heart of Andorra la Vella, you will find, for example, Avinguda Meritxell, while in the neighboring parish of Escaldes-Engordany, you will find Avinguda Carlemany, commercially known as Avinguda Vivand. Between them there are more than 200 establishments, making them two of the most important avenues in the country.
The nature and well-being of Andorra
Although if you are one of those who prefers contact with nature and discovering the charming and authentic Pyrenean landscape, Andorra has many marked routes for hiking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities through its majestic mountains. On the other hand, if what you are looking for is tranquility and relaxation, in Andorra you will also find your space. Thus, in Escaldes-Engordany you will find the Caldea thermal center, a unique place to enjoy the best massages, beauty treatments and baths in heated water with which, without a doubt, you will recharge your energy and return from your vacation feeling new.