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Andorra is a small, mountainous country in the Pyrenees mountains in Europe, and is located on the Iberian peninsula, on the border between France and Spain, in Southern Europe. The population of Andorra is approximately 73,100, occupying 464 square km. Tourism, the mainstay of Andorra's tiny, well-to-do economy, accounts for roughly 80% of the GDP.
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Andorra la Vella HotelsAndorra la Vella is the capital of the Principality of Andorra, and is located high in the east Pyrenees between France and Spain. It is also the name of the parish that surrounds it. The principal industry is tourism, although the country also earns foreign income from being a tax-haven. Furniture and brandies are local products ... |
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| ANSALONGA - ORDINO HOTELS, Accommodation in Andorra |
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3 Star Hotels - The Annapurna Hotel is located in a quiet village. The hotel incorporates 38 well-serviced apartments, all of them with full kitchen, living and dining room. Begin the day with breakfast served at the hotel itself and for snacks you could visit the cafe bar, also on site. Swimming pool, children's playground ... |
| ARINSAL HOTELS, Accommodation in Andorra |
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3 Star Hotels - Husa Xalet Besoli Hotel is located in the city of Arinsal, close to the ski courses. The hotel offers comfortable guestrooms that are well equipped with numerous amenities including a balcony and in room heating. Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant that serves a wide range of menu ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Husa Xalet Verdu Hotel Arinsal is located in a quiet area, 250 metres away from the funicular. The hotel has 52 comfortable and well-appointed guestrooms. The onsite restaurant serves buffet breakfast and mixed dinner. Sip your favourite drink while relaxing in the bar or pool bar. For recreation ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Located at the foot of Arinsal ski slopes, the Patagonia Austral Hotel is only 10 kilometres from the downtown Andorra la Vella. The hotel offers a unique setting for practicing winter sports and an assortment of adventure and sporting activities during the summer. Patagonia Austral consists of 80 comfortable ... |
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3 Star Hotels - The Velvet Hotel is located close to the ski slopes and is served by beautiful natural surroundings. This property offers a total of 22 well-furnished apartments, which are all well decorated in a modern style bringing you the utmost in comfort for a relaxing stay. The hotel also provides indoor parking facilities ... |
| CANILLO HOTELS, Accommodation in Andorra |
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5 Star Hotels - Situated in the city of Canillo, Ski Plaza Hotel gives you a warm welcome and has carefully designed every detail to make you feel at home. Set in front of Palau de Gel, the Ice Palace, the property is 150 metres from the Soldeu-El Tarter ski lift and is in the proximity of Andorra la Vella ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Magic Canillo Hotel is located in Canillo, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Guests can go skiing at the nearby ski slope. The hotel offers well-furnished apartments, which are equipped with individually controlled heating and have a fully equipped kitchen. Magic Canillo offers conveniences for disabled guests ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Roc del Castell Hotel Canillo is located 50 metres from the centre, in a serene location. The skibus to El Tarter is located in front of the hotel. All guestrooms of the hotel are well equipped with modern amenities. The onsite restaurant serves buffet breakfast every morning. Guests can relax in the bar ... |
| ENCAMP HOTELS, Accommodation in Andorra |
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4 Star Hotels - Located near ski slopes and served by beautiful natural surroundings, Shusski Aparthotel Encamp is the ideal base for a fun filled vacation. This property offers 28 tastefully furnished apartments, complete with private bathroom, satellite TV, telephone, mini bar and an in-room safe. Leisure facilities at the hotel ... |
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4 Star Hotels - Situated on the banks of the River Valira, the Pere D Urg Hotel is located in the middle of Encamp, neighbouring a large sports complex. The hotel has 64 comfortable guest rooms, some with private terrace that offer panoramic views. All the rooms are spacious and feature modern amenities to make your stay ... |
| LES ESCALDES HOTELS, Accommodation in Andorra |
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5 Star Hotels - The Roc de Caldes Hotel Les Escaldes enjoys a privileged situation, perched on the side of a mountain, right in the heart of Andorra. The hotel's modern architecture blends in harmoniously with its natural surroundings. The quality and nobility of the materials used in its construction bestow the visitors ... |
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4 Star Hotels - Ahotels Prisma is situated near the Escaldes commercial centre and is only 400 metres from the Caldea thermal complex. The hotel's privileged position enables visitor to have quick access to winter and summer activities in natural surroundings. This property offers 55 air-conditioned and comfortable guest rooms ... |
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4 Star Hotels - Located in the heart of the commercial centre, the Delfos Hotel Les Escaldes is just 200 metres away from the Caldea thermal baths. The hotel's lighting, terraces and flora create an environment of greenery, spaciousness and comfort. The dedication and professionalism of the staff have endowed it ... |
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4 Star Hotels - The Eureka Hotel is centrally located in Les Escaldes, a city with several walking trails, ski areas and places to discover. You can choose to stay at any one of the 75 air-conditioned guest rooms of the hotel. Each room has its own character and is that are equipped with all the modern amenities ... |
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4 Star Hotels - The Fenix Hotel Les Escaldes is located opposite to the Prat Gran Trade Centre and is 150 metres from the Caldea. The hotel boasts spacious and comfortable guest rooms that are equipped with a host of modern amenities. Specially adapted rooms for physically challenged guests are readily available ... |
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4 Star Hotels - Centrally located, Ibis Hotel Les Escaldes offers comfortable accommodation for every guest. The property boasts 166 well-equipped and comfortable guestrooms. There are 2 air- conditioned restaurants available for the guests to enjoy buffet breakfast and dinner ... |
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4 Star Hotels - Situated in a privileged area of Escaldes, the Metropolis Hotel is placed close to the shopping centre and is only 100 metres from Caldes. Guests have a choice of spacious and comfortable guest rooms that are facilitated with a host of modern amenities. Specially adapted rooms... |
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4 Star Hotels - Offering fantastic views over the mountains of the Principality, the Panorama Hotel Les Escaldes has a direct access to the commercial heart of Escaldes. The hotel is an establishment, which has been designed with sports lovers and their families in mind. The property is also ideal for business travellers... |
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4 Star Hotels - Roc Blanc Hotel Les Escaldes is conveniently located in the commercial and business centre of the Principality. From the hotel, it is possible to enjoy great views of the Principat. The hotel's majestic entrance hall introduces the elegant decoration where natural light and open spaces predominate... |
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3 Star Hotels - The Silken Eurotel Hotel is located in the city of Les Escaldes. The hotel is an ideal departure point for the host of places such as shopping areas, restaurants, sport facilities and Caldea, the greatest thermal centre in Europe. The hotel is as well linked with the various Andorran ski-slopes and summer-activity areas ... |
| ORDINO HOTELS, Accommodation in Andorra |
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4 Star Hotels - Located in Ordino, in a quiet area, Boston Hotel provides a comfortable stay. The hotel has 50 well-equipped guestrooms. There is a restaurant and a bar provided for the guests' pleasure. Moreover, guests can relax in the hotel's sauna after a tiring day ... |
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4 Star Hotels - The El Serrat Hotel is located at an altitude of 1,600 metres in the Vall d'Ordino. This property is only 4 kilometres from the Ordino Arcalis ski slopes and 9 kilometres from the village of Ordino. El Serrat Hotel boasts 44 comfortable and spacious guest rooms that are facilitated ... |
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3 Star Hotels - The Bringue Hotel is located in Ordino, offering 110 well-furnished comfortable bedrooms. The hotel has an onsite restaurant, where you can have breakfast as well as lunch and dinner. A number recreation facilities like Billiards, video games, the sun terrace and the like keep you occupied ... |
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3 Star Hotels - The Casa Vella Hotel is situated near the beautiful mountains in the city of Ordino. Its privileged location is not only an advantage for guests to visit nearby attractions, but also to stroll down the city centre. The superb restaurant offers the best traditional, tasty dishes to feast on during your stay at the hotel ... |
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3 Star Hotels - The La Neu aparthotel offers comfortable, spacious apartments that are well furnished. It is situated in the picturesque village of Llorts, at an altitude of 1450 meters in the center of Ordino's valley. Conveniently, the bus stop is directly opposite the aparthotel. Guests can embark on a number of activities nearby ... |
| PAS DE LA CASA HOTELS, Accommodation in Andorra |
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4 Star Hotels - Surrounded by beautiful landscape, Alaska Hotel is situated in Pas de la Casa, in the city centre. Nearby is the ski slope, where guests can spend their leisure time skiing. The hotel's guestrooms are equipped with all the necessary amenities. The hotel offers a restaurant where guests can dine and enjoy a drink ... |
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4 Star Hotels - Welcome to the charming Himalaia Pas Hotel, which is served by beautiful natural surroundings and is located close to the ski slopes. Guests can choose from 98 comfortable rooms, all intact with necessary amenities. Leisure facilities provided at the hotel include a gymnasium, swimming pool, jacuzzi and a sauna ... |
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4 Star Hotels - Magic Pas Hotel is located in Pas de la Casa. The hotel has 98 rooms that are equipped with all the necessary amenities. The hotel features a cafeteria and also offers a self-service buffet type menu to its guests. In the leisure hours, you can work out at the fully equipped gym or even play a game of billiards ... |
| SOLDEU HOTELS, Accommodation in Andorra |
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4 Star Hotels - Himalaia Soldeu Hotel is served by beautiful natural surroundings and is located just 50 meters from the ski slopes and is close to excursion points. The hotel is decorated in Tibetan style and offers 106 rooms complete with private bathroom, satellite TV, telephone and mini bar. Leisure facilities at the hotel ... |
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4 Star Hotels - El Ahotels Piolets Park & Spa, a splendid complex situated in Soldeu offers its visitors the enjoyment of relaxed, quiet holidays in the middle of a natural setting. The hotel has 120 bedrooms, 30 of these being suites, which are roomy and comfortable and able to accommodate 4 people ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Segle XX Hotel Soldeu is situated in the tranquil and picturesque town of Ransol. It is possible to enjoy the charm of the nature in all its splendour in this virgin zone. The hotel is only 900 metres of trails of Grandvalira by its access of The Tarter, where is possible to enjoy the numerous activities ... |
| VALL D'INCLES HOTELS, Accommodation in Andorra |
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4 Star Hotels - The hotel is located directly across from a beginner's ski slope and is only 700 metres from the Soldeau el Tarter Ski Resort, one of the most popular in Andorra. It is the only 4-star hotel in the Vall d'Incles region of Andorra. A haven for both the novice and the expert skier, this flexibility and capacity to please ... |
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UNDERSTAND ANDORRA: The Principality of Andorra is a small, landlocked principality in south-western Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by France and Spain. Once isolated, it is currently a prosperous country mainly because of tourism and its status as a tax haven. The name "Andorra" probably originates from a Navarrese word andurrial, which translates as shrub-covered land. Andorrans constitute a minority in their own country; only 33% of inhabitants hold Andorran nationality. The largest group of foreign nationals is that of Spaniards (43%), with Portuguese (11%) and French (7%) nationals the other main groups. The remaining 6% belong to several other nationalities. The only official language is Catalan, the language of the nearby Spanish autonomous region of Catalonia, with which Andorra shares many cultural traits, though Spanish, Portuguese and French are also commonly spoken. The predominant religion is Roman Catholicism. Andorra's long history has provided it with a rich mythology and an abundance of folk tales, with roots originating in as far as Andalusia in the south and Netherlands in the north. |
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TRAVEL TO ANDORRA: Due mainly to the mountainous nature of Andorra, there is only one road entering Andorra from France, and only one widely-used road entering Andorra from Spain. Almost all entry into the country happens at one of these two points. • By plane - There are no airports in Andorra - however there are daily coach services from the airports in Barcelona in Spain and Toulouse in France to Andorra. • By train - There are no train lines or stations in Andorra, and none close to the Spanish border. However, the French train station of l'Hospitalet is located a few miles from the Andorran border. It is possible to catch an overnight sleeper train from Paris to l'Hospitalet, as well as many other services. There is a connecting coach service from l'Hospitalet into Andorra, calling at Pas de la Casa, Soldeu and Andorra La Vella. • By car - Roads in Andorra are generally of a good quality. Entering from the Spanish side is a relatively straightforward drive; however entering from France is a more stressful affair involving many hairpin bends. Border control officers at both sides are generally fine. However, be sure your car is in good condition, since Andorra has a very high altitude. • By bus - There are many coach services operating into Andorra. From France there is a coach service from Toulouse, and one that operates via L'Hospitalet and La Tour de Carol. From Spain, coaches to Andorra can be caught from a variety of locations, such as Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Lleida and Valencia. |
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HISTORY OF ANDORRA: Tradition holds that Charlemagne granted a charter to the Andorran people in return for their fighting the Moors. Overlordship over the territory was passed to the local count of Urgell and eventually to the bishop of the diocese of Urgell. In the 11th century a dispute arose between the bishop and his northern French neighbour over Andorra. In 1278, the conflict was resolved by the signing of a parage, which provided that Andorra's sovereignty be shared between the French count of Foix (whose title would ultimately transfer to the French head of state) and the bishop of La Seu d'Urgell, in Catalonia. This gave the small principality its territory and political form. Over the years the title passed to the kings of Navarre. After Henry of Navarre became King Henry IV of France, he issued an edict (1607) that established the head of the French state and the Bishop of Urgell as co-princes of Andorra. In the period 1812-13, the French Empire annexed Catalonia and divided it in four departments. Andorra was also annexed and made part of the district of Puigcerdà (département of Sègre). In 1933 France occupied Andorra as a result of social unrest before elections. On July 12, 1934, an adventurer named Boris Skossyreff issued a proclamation in Urgel, declaring himself Boris I, sovereign prince of Andorra, simultaneously declaring war on the bishop of Urgel. He was arrested by Spanish authorities on July 20 and ultimately expelled from Spain. From 1936 to 1940, a French detachment was garrisoned in Andorra to prevent influences of the Spanish Civil War and Franco's Spain. In 1958 Andorra declared peace with Germany, having been forgotten on the Treaty of Versailles and remaining legally at war. Given its relative isolation, Andorra has existed outside the mainstream of European history, with few ties to countries other than France and Spain. In recent times, however, its thriving tourist industry along with developments in transportation and communications have removed the country from its isolation and its political system was thoroughly modernized in 1993, the year in which it finally became a member of the United Nations. |
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GEOGRAPHY OF ANDORRA: Befitting its location in the eastern Pyrenees mountain range, Andorra consists predominantly of rugged mountains of an average height of 1,996 m with the highest being the Coma Pedrosa at 2,946 m. These are dissected by three narrow valleys in a Y shape that combine into one as the main stream, the Valira river, leaves the country for Spain (at Andorra's lowest point of 870 m). Andorra's climate is similar to its neighbours' temperate climate, but its higher altitude means there is on average more snow in winter and it is slightly cooler in summer. |
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ECONOMY OF ANDORRA: Tourism, the mainstay of Andorra's tiny, well-to-do economy, accounts for roughly 80% of GDP. An estimated 9 million tourists visit annually, attracted by Andorra's duty-free status and by its summer and winter resorts. Andorra's comparative advantage has recently eroded as the economies of adjoining France and Spain have been opened up, providing broader availability of goods and lower tariffs. The banking sector, with its tax haven status, also contributes substantially to the economy. Agricultural production is limited - only 2% of the land is arable - and most food has to be imported. The principal livestock activity is domestic sheep raising. Manufacturing output consists mainly of cigarettes, cigars, and furniture. |
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