Updated: 16/03/2016
Andorra is Squeezed between France and Spain like a tooth paste tube, it’s high peaks push up into the sky to form amazing vistas and beautiful landscapes. Andorra takes conservation seriously though. It is one of the smallest countries in Europe, yet it manages to preserve 3 National Parks with a variety of wildlife and habitats.
Andorra is also a country of extremes, weather wise. In winter, thick blankets of snow fall on the high mountains, the tallest being 2 942m high – Alto de Comapedrosa – and in summer the mountains are burnt with the hot sun, making this an amazing contrast in the different seasons. Since Andorra is part of the Pyrenees, these peaks are favourites among climbers and the national parks are a draw for tourists in both summer and winter.
Andorra seems to have a lot going for it. Although access is mainly by bus or car, if you are a keen skier or walker/climber you would have heard of this country. Over 90% of the land is still covered by trees and also holds a unique UNESCO site to visit too. When you are next near Andorra, perhaps a short visit may just be worth the effort!
National Parks of Andorra:
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*More activities may be available at individual parks.
Information:
| Andorra Tourist Office
Contact details |
Contact Line: (+376) 750 100 Address: Tourist Office of Andorra La Vella Plaça de la Rotonda, s/n Andorra La Vella Andorra Website: www.visitandorra.com |
| Languages ofAndorra | Catalan French Spanish Portuguese |
| Currency | Euro |
| Population | 85 470 (2014 Estimate) |
| Time zone | 1 Hour ahead of GMT |
| Andorra Website | visitandorra.com |
| Inoculations (Suggested) | Traveller Suggested Vaccines: Tetanus Rabies |
| Emergency Telephone No. | Main Number – 112 Police – 110 Medical – 116 Fire – 118 Rescue – 112 |
| British Travel Advice | www.gov.uk |
| American Travel Advice | www.travel.state.gov |
| Electricity | 220v-240v – 2 round prong sockets |
| International Airports | None – Travel via Barcelona in Spain or Toulouse in France |
| Drinking Water Quality | Fine, but bottled water recommended |
| Andorra’s Land Mass | 46 763 ha |
| National Parks Area | 6 869 ha |
| % of National Parks Land to Andorra’s Mass | 14.69% of AD Land Mass |
| % Of AD National Parks To World Land Mass (14 842 900 000 ha) |
0.000046% |
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