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Andorra

Andorra, officially the Principality of Andorra, is a landlocked country on the Iberian Peninsula, in the eastern Pyrenees in southwestern Europe, bordered by France to the north and Spain to the south. Believed to have been created by Charlemagne, Andorra was ruled by the count of Urgell until 988, when it was transferred to the Diocese of Urgell.

Type CountrySettled 1278

Why go

  • Microstate in Southern Europe.
  • Served by Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - Antichan.

History

Andorra, officially the Principality of Andorra, is a landlocked country on the Iberian Peninsula, in the eastern Pyrenees in southwestern Europe, bordered by France to the north and Spain to the south. Believed to have been created by Charlemagne, Andorra was ruled by the count of Urgell until 988, when it was transferred to the Diocese of Urgell. Andorra was formed as a polity by a charter in 1278, being a lordship within the Principality of Catalonia until 1715. It is currently headed by two co-princes: the Bishop of Urgell in Catalonia, Spain, and the president of France. Its capital and largest city is Andorra la Vella.

Airports

Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport (LEU) 26 km to the centre
La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra, CT, ES — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - Antichan 65 km to the centre
Saint-Girons/Antichan, OCC, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
La Cerdanya Airfield 29 km to the centre
Alp, CT, ES
Outdoor
Ste Léocadie Airfield 37 km to the centre
OCC, FR
Outdoor
Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield 45 km to the centre
OCC, FR
Outdoor
Altiport du Plateau de la Calme 35 km to the centre
Font Romeu-Odeillo, OCC, FR
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Andorra
Andorra
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - Antichan; 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Andorra. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

Andorra Freetours - Andorra FW Tours
Sightseeing