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The Principality of Andorra or Andorra
is a small landlocked country between France and Spain in western Europe.'Valls d'Andorra' was given to the Andorran people for fighting against the Morres by Charles the Great.It is not a member of The European Union and a tax haven for it's duty free status.The oficial language there is Catalan but French,Spanish and Portuguese are also spoken.
Anytime of the year it makes for a great trip from skiing
to shopping or to the hot springs which make for a lovely bath when the weather hits sub freezing temps in the winter. There is nothing like going for a nice dip in the warm thermal fed baths after a day at the slopes - and Andorra offers world class slopes from beginner slopes to death defying down hills it is what the Pyrenees
have to offer-. If you are the snow boring type, I would also recommend a stop over at La Molina, the site of the 2010 World Snow Boarding Championships.
There is a lot to do in Andorra, from a luxurious day spa in the hot springs and skiing in the winter. With a trip to Andorra you can't go wrong and nothing beets a duty free bottle of the ffinestScotch
. But be careful with what you bring back across the border. It may be worth to ask an attendant in a store about what you plan to bring back to Spain. I recommend that because the Spanish Civil Guard is at the border stopping cars returning to Catalonia
randomly to check for if someone has been quite glutinous and coming back with a stash of tobaccos and fine goods to feed an army. If you exceed the limit for your purchases, the Spanish Civil Guard will require you to pay the duties(taxes) on all your goods you have exceeded and it is just troublesome, so better not.
DIRECTIONS
Andorra is about a 2 hour drive from Barcelona take Auto Pista de Valles/C-16/E-9 north/nord. E-9 is a partial toll road so be prepared to pay the toll on E-9.. Continue onto C-16 (signs for La Seu d'Urgell/Andorra)Keep left at the fork, follow signs for La Seu d'Urgell/Andorra and merge onto C-16/LP-4033.Continue to follow C-16.At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260 ramp.Merge onto Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260.Turn right onto Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260/LP-4033.Turn right onto Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260.Continue to follow N-260
Go through 1 roundabout.Take a slight right onto Eix Pirinenc.Continue onto Carrer de les Valls d'Andorra/N-145.Continue to follow N-145.Go through 1 roundabout, welcome to Andorra.
is a small landlocked country between France and Spain in western Europe.'Valls d'Andorra' was given to the Andorran people for fighting against the Morres by Charles the Great.It is not a member of The European Union and a tax haven for it's duty free status.The oficial language there is Catalan but French,Spanish and Portuguese are also spoken. Anytime of the year it makes for a great trip from skiing
to shopping or to the hot springs which make for a lovely bath when the weather hits sub freezing temps in the winter. There is nothing like going for a nice dip in the warm thermal fed baths after a day at the slopes - and Andorra offers world class slopes from beginner slopes to death defying down hills it is what the Pyrenees have to offer-. If you are the snow boring type, I would also recommend a stop over at La Molina, the site of the 2010 World Snow Boarding Championships.There is a lot to do in Andorra, from a luxurious day spa in the hot springs and skiing in the winter. With a trip to Andorra you can't go wrong and nothing beets a duty free bottle of the ffinestScotch
. But be careful with what you bring back across the border. It may be worth to ask an attendant in a store about what you plan to bring back to Spain. I recommend that because the Spanish Civil Guard is at the border stopping cars returning to Catalonia randomly to check for if someone has been quite glutinous and coming back with a stash of tobaccos and fine goods to feed an army. If you exceed the limit for your purchases, the Spanish Civil Guard will require you to pay the duties(taxes) on all your goods you have exceeded and it is just troublesome, so better not. As you can see, Andorra is the paradise for everyone - from people loving to ski, shopping, spending days at the thermal waters or just walking down its many roads, full of restaurants, cafes and shops. Even there is a paradise for children. Naturland is a thematic park that children will love - Other children's activities, like bowling will also be found there. Combining adult activities with some for children, will make a complete, funny and interesting holiday to this small country for all the members of the family. To see more activities that can be done in family in Andorra, do not hesitate to contact their tourist site and get there all the information available, which will help you to combine all the possibilities for an unforgettable trip.
DIRECTIONS
Andorra is about a 2 hour drive from Barcelona take Auto Pista de Valles/C-16/E-9 north/nord. E-9 is a partial toll road so be prepared to pay the toll on E-9.. Continue onto C-16 (signs for La Seu d'Urgell/Andorra)Keep left at the fork, follow signs for La Seu d'Urgell/Andorra and merge onto C-16/LP-4033.Continue to follow C-16.At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260 ramp.Merge onto Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260.Turn right onto Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260/LP-4033.Turn right onto Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260.Continue to follow N-260Go through 1 roundabout.Take a slight right onto Eix Pirinenc.Continue onto Carrer de les Valls d'Andorra/N-145.Continue to follow N-145.Go through 1 roundabout, welcome to Andorra.
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,and the weather is suppose to be great.
may have to wait for the August vacation that we have all been so patiently awaiting and now it seems like it will not come for an eternity. we can't wait for 
to take in the sun. but at least there is a good view from inside the pool. we may take a road trip to the park and enjoy some site seeing on the
country side. We went a couple a weeks ago for a drive through the country side and I had a moment to take some pics of the castle in Talamanca a mid-evil town near 
It is a 
country side is definitely worth it it is the part of the beauty of 
is the scenery from one place to another. in 
you can be swimming out in the Mediterranean and see the coastal mountains and the next day be looking at where you were swimming the day before on top of the mountain you were admiring from the sea below the day before. From Montserrat on a clear day you can see 
. So the weather is great the sun is shinning and it is time for a Catalan vacation. when August arrives we will be with you there is nothing like the beach and siestas or migdiades followed by late night drinks. you won't be disappointed.
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