How to Find Luxury Hotels in Andorra La Vella, Andorra

La Vella Andorra, 'Andorra the Old,' is the capital of Andorra, located in the mountain range of the Pyrenees. It is both a tax haven and tourist attraction and offers a variety of activities from hiking and skiing to shopping.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with internet access.

Select Your Luxury Accommodations in La Vella Andorra

1. To book accommodations, contact Andorra Hoteliers Association at 011 ([phone] or visit the Web site (see Resources below). Decide on which hotel fits your budget. Opt for first class accommodations, or settle for something a bit more inexpensive. Even the reasonably priced hotels may come with a number of amenities you will enjoy.

2. Book yourself accommodations in one of the luxury ski resorts if traveling in winter. The gentle slopes of Andorra are good for both well-seasoned skiers and their families.

3. While staying in the capital, La Vella Andorra, make sure to visit the Placa del Poble. This square attracts many local residents who come for the view overlooking the valley and the mountains.

Prepare for Your Trip to La Vella Andorra

4. Invest in a dictionary to learn some common phrases in Catalan, the official language of Andorra.

5. Plan ahead how you will arrive from the airport to your first stop. As Andorra has no airport of its own, you'll travel from France or Spain.

6. Decide if you will be staying in luxury or roughing it. La Vella Andorra offers a wide selection of both first class hotels and first class camping sites. Plan your wardrobe accordingly.

Enjoy the Many Attractions of La Vella Andorra

7. Plan to do a great deal of spending, as you won't be able to resist the duty-free bargains wherever you go.

8. Visit Encamp, home to the National Automobile Museum where you can view cars going back to the 19th century along with many antique bikes and motorcycles. A short walk from the museum will take you to a 12th century church.

9. Get around Andorra by taxi, bus or renting a car. Cars can be rented for a few hundred dollars per week. Minibuses will take you anywhere you choose to go in Andorra, including straight into the ski resorts.

Tips & Warnings

• Many of the activities, especially in the ski resorts, are seasonal so travelers should check in advance that their intended destinations will be open.
• Travelers who have difficulty in high altitudes should monitor their breathing, and asthma sufferers should make sure to take medication with them in case they suffer any adverse reaction to the climate.