Is there a better way to disconnect before starting the Christmas holidays than to escape to Andorra during the Puente de la Purísima? You know the answer well: of course not! The December Long Weekend is an ideal time to pack your bags and take a getaway far from home, in the Pyrenees, in Andorra, where if there is something that you and your loved ones will not miss, it is entertainment and fun for all tastes. .
However, it is nothing new that one of the main destinations for December long weekend getaways is Andorra, since it is this first weekend of the month when the resorts begin the new ski season. Likewise, if you are not a snow sports lover, this Constitution Bridge we assure you that Andorra will surprise you with the best plans you can imagine, in which street-level proposals, a visit to the Naturland adventure park, or a few hours of relaxation at the Caldea thermal center.
Still not completely convinced? Below we are going to give you more reasons to definitively clarify your doubts, if there really are any ;)
Ski, snow and mountains, the best plan for La Purísima
We know perfectly well that many of you have been counting the days until the ski resorts open for some time. Well, let me tell you that during the Purísima Bridge, Andorra opens the doors of its two resorts, Vallnord and Grandvalira, with snow conditions that allow skiing with full guarantees. In addition, thanks to the enormous ski centers that the country has, you can travel more than 300 km of slopes, distributed in 177 slopes, with 31 green, 61 blue, 57 red and 28 black. Likewise, on your visit to the Andorran resorts you will be surprised by their facilities equipped with the latest lift technologies and their large number of establishments (restaurants, bars, ski sales and rental shops) that you can find at practically any level.
Other featured snow sports
Although it is true that alpine skiing is the sport par excellence in Andorra, from December to May you can do alternative activities such as descents with snow bikes, mushing, cross-country skiing and cross-country skiing, snowmobile routes or even to the most intrepid, heliski. In this sense, among all the offers for the December long weekend, those from the Ordino-Arcalís sector also stand out, which together with Pal-Arinsal form the Vallnord ski area. The station offers a series of very interesting proposals focused on adventure sports, in which adrenaline and fun are the common denominator. The station, for example, offers the possibility of practicing speedride, with which you can fly over the station on a paraglider to land on the ski slopes. However, there are also quieter and more relaxed alternatives, but no less entertaining, such as the snow snake, which allows you to slide at high speed down a slope with sleds linked in a chain, or discover the world of igloo construction.
For its part, in Grandvalira you will also find an offer of activities very similar to the ones we have mentioned, in which you can practice archery, go down the slopes with a giant float called Tubby or discover Magic Gliss, the new Canillo attraction : a slide with 555 meters of descent and 180 meters of ascent that can reach up to 40km/h.
Alternatives to enjoy the Immaculate Bridge
For years, the Principality has become for many tourists one of the main destinations of the December Bridge who, beyond seeking disconnection through snow sports, find other truly interesting proposals: shopping, visits to museums and theme parks, as well as gastronomic and wellness tourism, are other plans that you should sign up for when you come to Andorra during the Puente de la Purísima.
Find the perfect detail with the wide commercial offer that the Principality offers you
On the eve of the Christmas holidays and you still haven't had time to buy gifts? Don't worry. In Andorra, if you are going to have something left over, it will be options to find the perfect detail for him or her (formal, casual clothing, sports equipment, accessories of all kinds...) During the December long weekend, in the windows of the main commercial streets of the country such as Vivand, in Andorra la Vella, you will find the ideal gift or souvenir of your stay in the Country of the Pyrenees, while you will enjoy the movement that is experienced in the streets, decorated with colored lights and everything type of Christmas motifs.
Spend an afternoon watching a movie, visit Naturlandia, the town of Nadal or relax at the Caldea thermal center
It doesn't hurt to take a break from time to time, especially after hours of walking and days skiing in Andorra. And surely there is no better way than to do it in the center of Andorra, where you will find the greatest offer of alternative activities to skiing. Watch a new movie at the cinema and go to dinner in one of the many restaurants in the area, but for example, it is a very interesting option if you also want to take advantage and discover some of the typical dishes of Andorran gastronomy.
If not, you can always experience authentic relaxation and return from the December Long Weekend with your batteries well charged by visiting the Caldea thermal center. A unique space in the Pyrenees where adults can disconnect from their routine and the little ones will be entertained in an exclusive area for them called Likids, which includes adapted treatments and games with water as the main protagonist. On the other hand, during these dates, the emblematic “Poblet de Nadal” is installed in the country's capital, which year after year fills the streets with Christmas lights and decorations, small stalls with products made by local artisans, and entertainment activities. , as well as small format animation shows.
However, in other parts of Andorra you will also find very interesting activities such as those proposed by Naturlandia. The Sant Julià de Lòria adventure park is one of the largest entertainment centers in the Principality, where in addition to being able to practice snow sports such as alpine skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiles and a long etcetera, you will have the opportunity to slide full speed with the Tobotronc, take a tour with buggies, quads or segways and, if you prefer, visit the animal park space. Without a doubt, one of the best options to enjoy the natural environment of Andorra as a family.
So, have you already started organizing your agenda for the Immaculate Bridge? Feel the call of the Pyrenees!