Andorra (31Oct 24):
Mirepoix
Carcassonne
Lagrasse
Fontfroide Abbey
Narbonne
Gruissan
Pezenas
Seté
Montpellier
Aigues-Mortes
Nîmes
Arles
Avignon
Marseilles
Ouch
Lourdes
Panticosa (Huesca, Spain)
History of Andorra in a few lines:
Origins:
Andorra traces its roots back to the medieval period, when it was established as a neutral territory between the Catalan counties and the Carolingian Empire. Tradition attributes its founding to Charlemagne in the 9th century as a reward for assistance against the Muslims.
Middle Ages:
During the Middle Ages, Andorra came under the shared authority of the Bishop of Urgell and the Count of Foix, the origin of the current co-principality system. This feudal pact guaranteed its autonomy from neighboring kingdoms.
19th Century:
In the 19th century, Andorra maintained its independence while Europe underwent political transformation. Its economy remained based on agriculture and livestock farming, with little modernization.
Present:
Today, Andorra is a sovereign microstate, known for its tourism, ski resorts, and attractive tax regime. It combines Pyrenean tradition with modernity, making it a commercial and tourist hub in Europe.
The answer is that it's not worth it unless you're going skiing. It's practically just a shopping street and nothing more. And the shops are reasonably priced; it's not what it used to be.
We drove the whole way from Madrid. It takes about 6.5 hours and the road is comfortable. You go through customs but they don't usually stop.
Hotel Andorra: Pyrénées 3*:
Hotel Andorra: Pyrénées 3*: €57, 2 people, 1 night (parking is extra, but even though it's very expensive (€17), parking around there is even worse and also costs extra. Overall, it's a good option).
Information obtained from the web https://www.exteriores.gob.es
Passport/ID: Both are valid.
European Health Insurance Card: It's necessary, it's very easy to order online and they send it to your home. Request.
Vaccines: There are no mandatory vaccinations for entry.
International driving permit: There's no need. DGT.
Payment card/currency exchange: we always go with Revolut definitely.
Roaming: NO There is, so if you have data enabled you can take a nice little gift back.
GPS: Maps.me Download the maps for Spain and they work great offline, whether you're on foot, by car, or on public transport.
Where to eat: If you want to eat at a restaurant, there's also the app. TheFork which has many discounts. If you book with the code 7C1B79A3 When you are finishing the booking, you will get 1000 Yums = €10 discount at your next meal. In addition to other special offers they often have, or simply to accumulate points and use them for discounts on your next payments.
It operates in several countries, including Spain, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, and Australia.
