Monday, February 18, 2013

Beautiful Places in Andorra

Travel To Andorra

Andorra La Vella



The scenic city of Andorra La Vella, surrounded by the gigantic snow-capped mountains and located at the confluence of Valira Del Norte, Valira Del Oriente and Gran Valira rivers is the capital  and the commercial centre of Andorra. Every year millions of tourists from France, Spain and other European countries visit the city for enjoying the wide ranging tourist attractions in Andorra La Vella. It is one of the most popular Ski Resorts in Europe and attracts numerous tourists during the winters. Top Tourist Attractions in Andorra La Vella include the Europe’s biggest spa, St Stephen’s Church, Casa de la Vella and Placa Del Poble. Besides this, the exhibition hall, senate house along with houses and streets paved with stones are other major tourist places of interest in Andorra La Vella. It is also one of the top shopping destinations in Europe and because of low tax rates tourists come here especially for buying electronic goods and jewelry.



Canillo



Canillo is a fine example of the Andorran architectonic heritage and is the capital of the parish of the same name. One of the major tourist places of interest in Canillo is the Santuario de Meritxell that depicts the ultramodern architectonic styles of the 20th century and the traditional Pyrenean fundamentals.
Canillo Tour is incomplete without visiting the Sant Joan de Caselles that was built during the 11th and 14th centuries, is the tallest church-tower in Andorra
 and is renowned for the Andorra Romanesque architecture. Several centuries old Romanesque chapels are dotted around the town, but the Chapels of Sant Miquel and Sant Serni are worth visiting and attract numerous visitors every year. Other important tourist places of interest in Canillo include Iglesia de la Santa Creu, Creu dels 7 Braços, Palau de Gel de Andorra and Palomar de la Mora.


La Massana


La Massana is home to the highest point in Andorra known as Pic de Coma Pedrosa that stands tall at a height of 2,942 meters. La Massana is a parish surrounded by snow-capped mountainous peaks, pristine glacial lakes, cascading streams and rivers. The village of La Massana is renowned for its wide ranging natural attractions and offers its visitors with numerous cultural and leisure activities. During the winters, thousands of tourists get attracted towards its ski slopes and come to VALLNORD that offers excellent facilities for skiing, hiking, horse riding, snow biking, cross-country skiing and much more.
Top tourist attractions in La Massana include famous churches like Sant Joan, Sant Romà, Sant Climent, Sant Cristòfol and Santa Victòria. La Massana is a top tourist destination in Andorra offering a blend of wellness, gastronomy, sport, shopping and culture. It also offers a great choice of nightlife in its wide range of discos, clubs and pubs.



Encamp


Encamp is one of the parishes of Andorra, located on the Valira d'Orient river, and connected by a 6.2 kilometre (3.9 mi) cable car to Lake Engolasters. It is also the name of the main town in the parish. Other settlements include Vila, El Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, el Tremat, la Mosquera, and Les Bons.



Les Escaldes


Les Escaldes or briefly Escaldes is an urban area in Escaldes-Engordany parish, Andorra. It is located near the nation's capital, Andorra La Vella. The name Les Escaldes comes from the presence of numerous hot springs, which produce highly sulphurous and nitrogenous waters at temperatures between 22 °C and 66 °C. The hot springs were known by the Romans who used them for medical purposes. There was a textile industry from the Middle Ages, producing woven fabrics and umbrellas in several guilds. The area is also known for its traditional Catalan dance, the Santa Anna.



El Serrat


El Serrat in Valira del Nord Valley is one of the pristine mountains in the region. The mountain presents a scenic view of the villages in nearby towns. The height in the place is 5,053 feet. Into the area you can find some gorgeous Andorra hotels.



La Cortinada


It is a small village popular for producing and selling international category tobaccos. One of many attractions at the area is the Saint Marti de la Cortinada Church. In the the church, individuals can discover Romanesque frescoes.






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