The Christmas holidays are, undoubtedly, the most magical on the calendar and Andorra is not left out of celebrating them properly. During all the holidays, a large number of activities related to the Christmas holidays are organized, designed for the whole family.
Now, if what you are looking for is a romantic getaway, escape from routine or simply enjoy winter in the mountains, during the week of Three Wise Men, in the Country of the Pyrenees you will find all this and much more.
The Principality allows you to enjoy alternative activities complementary to the Christmas holidays to make them perfect.
Start the new year in the best possible way
For those who are passionate about skiing, the Three Wise Men Week, which marks the start of the new year and until the traditional arrival of Their Majesties the Three Wise Men, the country makes it possible for snow fans to enjoy the best conditions available to them. Andorran stations. It should be noted that the influx of skiers is not so high and the quality of the snow is excellent.
On the other hand, for those looking for a vacation to recover and pamper the body and mind by disconnecting from everything, Andorra has thermo-recreational centers where you can relax in hot springs. Caldea champions this offer, but there are many establishments that have this service and that allow you to enjoy their wellness spaces without having to stay.
Obviously, an activity that becomes very relevant during Three Wise Men Week is shopping. It is the ideal week to make the last purchases and complete the wish list that is delivered to the Three Wise Men. Furthermore, the Principality is in the midst of a sales campaign, ahead of those offered by neighboring countries, which means that the desired items can be found at really advantageous prices.
The wise men reach all corners of the planet
Having reviewed the proposals with which you can enjoy the entire country and all the possibilities it offers, it must be noted that the Principality also celebrates the most magical night of the year.
We know that the Three Wise Men have the ability to reach all corners of the planet, a magic that, obviously, also takes them to Andorra. It is an event awaited by the entire family and which kicks off on January 4, with the arrival of the royal page, who announces the visit of His Majesty the Three Wise Men for the following day. Thus, on the 5th, Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany once again jointly organize the massive parade that will tour the squares and streets of the two towns. The parade involves dozens of floats and hundreds of extras who distribute tons of candy for all the children and where they will also show us the gifts they have prepared to deliver that same night.
Cavalcades of kings that awaken emotions
Apart from the great parade organized by the two largest centers in the country, in the rest of the parishes the traditional parades are also celebrated, these being closer in nature. This proximity offers the possibility for boys and girls to be with their majesties. A differential fact that stands out compared to the most crowded parades, since it increases the excitement and excitement of the little ones.
In this sense, for example in Pas de la Casa, we will enjoy a very peculiar and spectacular arrival at the same time, since the arrival of the Three Wise Men will be in 4x4 vehicles, culminated with a fireworks display and a torchlight descent. along the tracks of the Encamp station.
It is true that tradition frames the arrival of the Three Wise Men and their gifts in a familiar and close environment. Now, knowing the magic of these figures, hosting them in an environment as typical of the time as the one that Andorra offers, keeps the magic. And not only that, since the first gift is as special as it is expected: the possibility of skiing on the best slopes and the best snow. A very tempting experience to dare to adapt our customs to the environment we choose.