You may want to try Andorra if you want to take a holiday somewhere new and different, maybe a place where none of your friends or family has ever been. How about Andorra la Vella, the capital of the Principality of Andorra?
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Diversity in Andorra la Vella
Andorra la Vella has a unique and very diverse population: approximately 45% of its inhabitants are Spanish, 11% Portuguese, 33% actually from Andorra, and 7% French.
The main language spoken in Andorra la Vella is Catalan, but many of its people speak Castilian, French, and Portuguese. It is also interesting to know that the name of Andorra la Vella means Old Andorra. This is because it is a very old city that has been populated before Christianity.
What to see in Andorra la Vella
Barri Antic, Andora la Vella’s old town
Andorra la Vella has a very picturesque and ancient old town, where the first settlements were actually founded. This old town, called Barri Antic, is characterized by stoned streets and ancient homes, often made of stone. This place can be found between the Placeta del Puial and the Esglesia de Sant Esteve and is without a doubt one of the main tourist places to enjoy while in Andorra la Vella. Staying at one of the Andorra la Vella hotels in this area can be an amazing vacation experience.
Iglesia de Sant Esteve
The Iglesia de Sant Esteve is a very old structure and one of the main attractions in Andorra la Vella. This church was built in Romanesque style in the 11th century, and visitors could see some unusual paintings on the inside. Most of these paintings are even more recent than the building itself since they date back to the 13th century.
Casa de la Vall
One of the most interesting buildings to visit in Andorra la Vella is the Casa de la Vall or the Valley Home. Dating back to 1580, this house was inhabited at first by a family. However, Casa de la Vall was turned into the house of the Andorran Parliament in 1703. This building is very important for a variety of reasons, including its age, its construction, its interior design, and its history.
More things to enjoy when you visit Andorra
- Shopping is one of the many attractions in Andorra. It’s almost a tax-free country, and it’s duty-free as well, so many travelers enjoy going to the shops. But there are a lot of enjoyable activities to do, too.
- Skiing, of course, is also a major attraction for Andorra, as it is located right at the foot of the Pyrenees. However, travelers can also choose to go camping or biking in the mountains. And the scenery all over Andorra is just marvelous not just in the mountains, but all over the country.
- There is also the Caldea spa that must be added to your Andorra travel itinerary. This place is highly recommended for anyone who is vacationing in Andorra!
Your Andorra la Vella travel guide
Mirela Letailleur is a Romanian travel blogger living in the South of France. She writes on The Travel Bunny travel blog about affordable travel in Europe, creator of unique free travel guides, local travel expert. Problem solver. Wannabe coffee guru.
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