Travel guide · Written by a local resident
The Andorra guide,
from the inside
Real prices, unfiltered tips and what you won't find on official tourism sites.
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Tobacco, alcohol, perfume and electronics. How much you actually save by category.
PracticaleSIM for Andorra: avoid expensive roaming
Holafly, Airalo and the official Andorra Telecom eSIM compared with real prices.
Things to DoCaldea: the largest thermal spa in southern Europe
Prices, differences between zones and how to book. No fluff.
Eat & SleepThe best hotels in Andorra
Where to stay depending on your trip: city centre, slopes or mountain. With price ranges.
PracticalHow to Get to Andorra
From Barcelona, Madrid or the airport. All options with journey times and prices.
Things to DoWhat to Do in Andorra in One Day
A realistic itinerary for a short visit, no impossible promises.
Why people go to Andorra
Duty-free shopping
Andorran VAT is 4.5% versus 20–21% in France, Spain or the UK. The difference is real for tobacco, alcohol, perfume and electronics. We tell you what's worth it and what isn't.
Skiing at Grandvalira
The largest ski area in southern Europe, with 303 km of slopes. Reachable from Barcelona in under 3 hours.
Mountain getaway
Hiking, thermal spas and top-level gastronomy in a country smaller than 500 km². A destination you visit in a weekend and come back from impressed.
Before you leave
The practical stuff,
sorted
Andorra is not in the EU. That changes a few things: roaming, customs limits, travel insurance. Here's everything explained.