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For 715 years, from 1278 to 1993, Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality, ruled by French and Spanish leaders (from 1607 onward, the French chief of state and the Spanish bishop of Urgel). In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the titular heads of state retained, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. Long isolated and impoverished, mountainous Andorra achieved considerable prosperity since World War II through its tourist industry. Many immigrants (legal and illegal) are attracted to the thriving economy with its lack of income taxes. To be updated

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By Gaztravels
May 26th 2007

Spain, Andorra and France in one night

Europe » Andorra » La Vella

Gary + Nantes = RAIN

After a bit of unguided touring of the majority of the roads that lead into and out of Valencia I finally managed to arrive at the rendezvous point where I was due to meet up with Ricardo, the world famous protechnician, to be escorted to his fireworks factory. He now thinks that I'm a little insane after his questioning a little along the lines of; you come to Spain, drive into Valencia with no hotel booking, where did you stay? Yes a nice little hostal in the old part of town. Where did you eat? oh a couple of nice resturaunts [View Full Entry]

By Crackly
March 21st 2007

Andorra Travel Blog by Crackly

Europe » Andorra » La Vella

Andorra La Vella Streetscape
A typical street full of colour and activity. The fun bit is just walikng the streets!!

I hope youve been practicing your Catalan. Yes, the only country in the whole wide world where the official language is Catalan. But its OK, French, Spanish or English will get you around - no worries!! Another interesting thing is, that out of the population of around 80,000, Spanish make up 37%, Andorran 34% and French, around 15% - the Andorran population is outnumbered by the Spanish. **** Yes, nestled neatly between Spain and France - two of Europes' biggest countries- is one of Europes smallest. Many Europeans like it here because of the shopping. This is because there is [View Full Entry]

By ashen
March 4th 2007

Ski Trip to Andorra

Europe » Andorra

Windy Pyraneezy

Now I am not a fan of packaged holidays at all as i generally like to get a flight and just go and figure it out when i am there. So, given i love skiing and hav'nt been since i went to bulgaria in 2005 i wasnt going to turn down the opportunity. Myself and KT, Gaz & Jen and Chris & Nic headed off to Manchester airport to get a flight to Tolouse in France where we would then get a transfer to Arinsal in Andorra. Flight time was only an hour and a half so we jumped on to [View Full Entry]

By PHYSIO DAVE
February 24th 2007

Sun and Ski!

Europe » Andorra

pas de la cassa

well this brings back memories adding an entry to the blog as its been over a year now! Ive been in Andora for 6 days now but feels a lot longer as have done so much. All in all there are 11 of us in a group and its been a blast. The skiing has been unbelievable and we were lucky to have a huge snow fall just before we arrived. Ski school was great - every day from 10-1pm then lunch and back on the slopes for the afternoon. i feel ive definitely got the hang of it now and [View Full Entry]

By Debbi
February 12th 2007

Andorra - Arinsal

Europe » Andorra

Well today we collected all our ski equipment, we put the kids in ski school and met our ski instructor to start learning to ski (or try to!) we had a lesson for around 2 hours, just learning the basics, the weather was quite warm, to be honest I was really tired, today was a very long day, and we just about made the gondola on the way back at 5pm, we was all very tired and looking forward to dinner. After and nice shower and some food we all got pissed in the bar. [View Full Entry]

By Debbi
February 11th 2007

Andorra - Arinsal

Europe » Andorra

After a short flight and a long transfer we arrive at our hotel, shattered! I have a splitting headache so I rest for a while, dinner wasn't that great, unpacked and had an early night ready for tomorrow. [View Full Entry]

By Marcoelitaliano
February 5th 2007

I'm a Shopping Illiterate

Europe » Andorra » La Vella

Village in the Pyrenees

There are two reasons why foreigners travel to Andorra: skiing or shopping. Now, I’m crap at skiing and I hate shopping. Nevertheless… Andorra is a Country of Lilliputian size, only 40 kms from the south border (the one with Spain) to the Pas de the House one which separates the Country from France. The latter sits at over 2000 meters a.s.l. and, contrarily to what happens with the Spanish one, it represents a true physical barrier. The connections to and from Andorra are consequently good with Spain but nearly nonexistent with its overpyrenees neighbour. Starting from Carcass [View Full Entry]

By rodandsandra
January 21st 2007

Skiing!!

Europe » Andorra

Dorky beginner

Andorra Ski Trip Firstly let me apologise for there not being many pictures for this trip. I didn't take the camera out as much as I should and some of the photos I do have will never see the light of day as I am severely hungover in some and looking worse for wear! :o Anyway had two purposes for this trip and that was to learn how to ski and not fall over and break something. Well I accomplished both although I think I will need to practise the skiing every year to get better so it's just another excuse [View Full Entry]

By Erin Elizabeth Ireland
January 8th 2007

A day in Andorra

Europe » Andorra

Building on mountain

After we got back from Paris, we decided to take a little day trip to Andorra. It was a nice drive through the Pyrenees, and we were able to get some decent pictures. We had booked a "spa" day at Caldea Spa. Unfortunately, we found it to be more like an amusement park. Nevertheless, it was still an interesting experience. Afterwards we helped ourselves to some delicious Andorra KFC! [View Full Entry]

By Costag
November 10th 2006

Andorra Ski Holiday

Europe » Andorra

Amazing backdrop
Stunning view

Dad and I decided to go on a last minuite ski holiday. Booked it the night before. I love skiing its one of the things I really enjoy doing. When I ski i love pushing myself to always ski better. Theirs always a run thats more challenging , always something to learn. In your head theirs always the fear thats what keeps you alive. Andorra was nice, we went their for 7 days. The town itself is a typical ski resort, hotels and pubs. Their was so much cheap alcohol that I cant remember going to bed most of the nights [View Full Entry]

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