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Andorra la Vella

Andorra la Vella is the capital and largest city of Andorra. It is located high in the east Pyrenees, between France and Spain.

Type City

Why go

  • Capital of Andorra.
  • Served by Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport (LEU).

History

Andorra la Vella is the capital and largest city of Andorra. It is located high in the east Pyrenees, between France and Spain. It is also the name of the Andorran parish that surrounds the capital.

Restaurants & places to go

Kofi
Coffee Shop, Coffee Roasters, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:30 Features: air conditioning · 45 Avinguda Doctor Mitjavila, Escaldes-Engordany, AD500 · kofi.ad
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 49 Avinguda de Tarragona, Andorra la Vella, AD500 · m.mcdonalds.es
Indoor
La Tagliatella
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 91 Avinguda Carlemany, Escaldes-Engordany, AD700 · latagliatella.es
Indoor
Alt Benestar Cafè
Coffee Shop, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Carrer François Mitterrand, Escaldes-Engordany, AD700 · altbenestar.cafe
Indoor
Don Denis
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-01:00 · 3 Isabel Sandy, Escaldes-Engordany · restaurantdondenis.com
Indoor
El Japo
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 13:00-15:00, 20:00-23:00 · 65 Avinguda Meritxell, Andorra la Vella, AD500 · eljapoandorra.com
Indoor
El Pollastre Volador
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:30-16:00,18:30-23:00 · 51 Avinguda Sant Antoni · pollastrevoladormassana.com
Indoor
El Refugi Alpí
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-16:00, 20:00-23:00 · 73 Avinguda Meritxell, Andorra la Vella, AD500 · elrefugialpi.ad
Indoor

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Airports

Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport (LEU) 21 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
Altiport d'Ustou 39 km to the centre
Pouech d'Ardio, OCC, FR
Outdoor
Altisurface de la Plagne-Bouirex 51 km to the centre
Sentenac-d'Oust, OCC, FR
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Andorra la Vella
Andorra la Vella
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

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 Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport (LEU); 6 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 la Vella. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.