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A valley in the Andorran Pyrenees

Travel guide · Skiing, mountains, Romanesque churches and shopping

Travelling to Andorra

The ski slopes of Grandvalira and Vallnord, mountain lakes, Romanesque churches, the Caldea spa and shopping in Andorra la Vella. We tell you when to go, what to see and what to eat.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • Best time: from June to October and from December to March
  • Where to eat: a borda (an old shepherd’s hut turned restaurant)
Photo: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0

Andorra in 30 seconds

  • The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Andorra are from June to October and from December to March.
  • To eat like a local: a borda (an old shepherd’s hut turned restaurant). Don’t leave without trying: Trinxat, Escudella, Cargols a la llauna.

Andorra in November

You can go, with a few caveats: between seasons. Skiing from December to March; hiking and lakes from June to September.

  • November

    Between seasons

    Between the ski season and summer (and before the slopes open), many mountain facilities are closed.

    What to do: Skiing from December to March; hiking and lakes from June to September.

More destinations for November

When to travel to Andorra

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Andorra are from June to October and from December to March.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr with warnings
  5. May with warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

More destinations for those dates: where to travel in January · where to travel in February · where to travel in March · where to travel in June

  • April, May and November

    Between seasons

    Between the ski season and summer (and before the slopes open), many mountain facilities are closed.

    What to do: Skiing from December to March; hiking and lakes from June to September.

What to see in Andorra

The cities and areas most worth your time, with their highlights. Open each one for all the places, where to stay and its day trips.

  • Andorra la Vella

    Andorra la Vella

    The capital, with its old stone quarter, the Casa de la Vall and the big shopping street.

    • Casa de la Vall
    • Old quarter
    • Avinguda Meritxell
    • Sant Esteve Church
    Andorra la Vella guide
  • Escaldes-Engordany

    Escaldes-Engordany

    The parish of the Caldea spa and the World Heritage Madriu valley.

    • Caldea
    • Madriu Valley
    • Engordany Bridge
    • Carmen Thyssen Museum
    Escaldes-Engordany guide
  • Canillo

    Canillo

    The Grandvalira slopes, the Roc del Quer viewpoint and the Meritxell sanctuary.

    • Roc del Quer viewpoint
    • Sanctuary of Meritxell
    • Grandvalira
    • Ice Palace
    Canillo guide
  • Encamp

    Encamp

    With the Funicamp up to the slopes, Lake Engolasters and a car museum.

    • Funicamp
    • Lake Engolasters
    • National Automobile Museum
    • Sant Romà de les Bons Church
    Encamp guide
  • Ordino

    Ordino

    The most traditional village, with old manor houses, museums and the Sorteny valley.

    • Casa d’Areny-Plandolit
    • Sorteny Nature Park
    • Tristaina Lakes
    • Miniature Museum
    Ordino guide
  • La Massana

    La Massana

    The gateway to Vallnord-Pal Arinsal, with bordas to eat in and Comapedrosa, the highest peak.

    • Pal Arinsal
    • Comapedrosa Peak
    • Bike park
    • Bordas
    La Massana guide
  • Sant Julià de Lòria

    Sant Julià de Lòria

    The southern parish, with a tobacco museum and the Canòlich sanctuary.

    • Tobacco Museum
    • Sanctuary of Canòlich
    • Naturlandia
    • Old town
    Sant Julià de Lòria guide

Day trips and activities

What’s most worth booking from each city. We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

From Andorra la Vella

From Escaldes-Engordany

From Canillo

From Encamp

From Ordino

From La Massana

From Sant Julià de Lòria

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What to eat in Andorra

To eat like a local: a borda (an old shepherd’s hut turned restaurant), and order trinxat or escudella. And don’t leave without trying:

  • Trinxat

    Cabbage and potato mashed and fried until golden, with bacon.

  • Escudella

    A winter broth of meats and vegetables.

  • Cargols a la llauna

    Snails cooked over embers.

  • Mountain charcuterie

    Bringuera and donja.

  • Truita de riu

    River trout.

  • Coca de Andorra

    An aniseed sweet bread.

The typical dish of Andorra, at home

Trinxat
Photo: Kronologiko · CC BY-SA 4.0

Trinxat

The mountain dish of Andorra and the Cerdanya: winter cabbage and potato, mashed and fried into a golden cake with garlic and bacon. It made use of the cabbage that survived the frosts.

  • Serves 4
  • 45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 winter cabbage (savoy)
  • 600 g potatoes
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 150 g bacon or pancetta, sliced
  • Olive oil and salt

How to make it at home

  1. Boil the chopped cabbage and peeled potatoes in salted water for about 25 minutes. Drain them very well.
  2. Fry the bacon until crisp and set it aside; brown the sliced garlic in its fat.
  3. Mash the cabbage and potatoes with a fork (trinxar means to chop) and mix with the garlic.
  4. Shape a cake in the frying pan with a little oil and brown it on both sides.
  5. Serve with the crispy bacon on top.

The trick: Drain the cabbage well: if any water is left, the cake won’t brown.

Curious facts about Andorra

What guidebooks don’t tell you and will help you understand the country better.

  • It has two heads of state: the Bishop of Urgell and the President of France.
  • Catalan is its only official language.
  • It has no airport or railway.
  • The Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley is a World Heritage Site.
  • It’s one of the smallest countries in Europe.
  • The Pyrenean summer solstice fire festivals (torch descents) are part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Traditions of Andorra

Customs and celebrations that will help you experience the country like a local.

  • 8 September Meritxell Day

    The national day.

  • June Andorra la Vella fire festival

    A torch descent for Saint John’s Eve.

  • Winter Torchlight descents at the ski resorts

    On skis.

  • July Ball de Santa Anna

    A traditional dance.

What not to do in Andorra

First-trip mistakes that are easy to avoid.

  • Don’t go over the customs allowances: tobacco, alcohol, perfume.
  • Don’t underestimate the snow: carry chains in winter.
  • Don’t set off on mountain walks without checking the forecast.
  • Don’t park where it isn’t allowed: the tow trucks are quick.
  • Remember that Andorra is outside the EU for mobile roaming.
  • Don’t miss the little Romanesque churches.

Before you go

Entry requirements depend on your passport and change: always check them with official sources before travelling.

Frequently asked questions about Andorra

What people search for most before travelling to Andorra.

What’s the best time to travel to Andorra?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Andorra are from June to October and from December to March.

What to see in Andorra in a week?

The essentials of Andorra: Andorra la Vella, Escaldes-Engordany, Canillo, Encamp and Ordino. How many places fit into your days, and in what order, depends on your dates and how you get around: the Bagintravel app plans your trip day by day in a minute.

What to eat in Andorra?

Trinxat, Escudella, Cargols a la llauna, Mountain charcuterie, Truita de riu, Coca de Andorra. To eat like a local: a borda (an old shepherd’s hut turned restaurant).

What is the typical dish of Andorra?

Trinxat. The mountain dish of Andorra and the Cerdanya: winter cabbage and potato, mashed and fried into a golden cake with garlic and bacon. It made use of the cabbage that survived the frosts.

What should you not do in Andorra?

Don’t go over the customs allowances: tobacco, alcohol, perfume. Don’t underestimate the snow: carry chains in winter. Don’t set off on mountain walks without checking the forecast.

Is it worth travelling to Andorra in November?

You can go, with a few caveats: between seasons. Skiing from December to March; hiking and lakes from June to September.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Seasonal data, places and areas: the same ones the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.

Photos: cover, Krzysztof Golik (CC BY-SA 4.0). Andorra la Vella, Gertjan R. (CC BY-SA 3.0). Escaldes-Engordany, Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) (CC BY-SA 3.0). Canillo, Baldiri (CC BY-SA 3.0). Encamp, Occitandu34 (Public domain). Ordino, lorentey (CC BY 2.0). La Massana, Jlmoncada (Public domain). Sant Julià de Lòria, Joan Valls (CC BY-SA 2.0).