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Andorra for summer hiking holidays, winter skiing and snowboarding, in self-catering accommodation
Good buys include high quality leather bags, belts, watches, designer goods and alcohol. Lots of skiing resorts to choose from for ski and snow boarding holidays in the winter, with plenty of accommodation in ski chalets, apartments and hotels. Enjoy buying the latest ski wear, skiing and snow boarding equipment, and accessories - all VAT free. Be amazed by the beautiful scenic countryside during the summer. One feature of the Andorra la Vella region is that of roadside drinking fountains that are well supplied with natural spring or mineral water from the ice cold streams. It's perfect hiking country, or for anyone who enjoys touring and photographing stunning scenery. Places you might wish to visit in Andorra are: the hi-tech thermal spa at Caldea in Escaldes-Engordany, or the lakes of Cercle de Pessons. During the summer, experience the magic of local fiestas with Catalan music, food and fireworks. |

Andorra is a small prosperous principality in the eastern Pyrenees Mountains enclosed by Spain and France. It's a tax haven which makes VAT free prices in the shops attractive to tourists as well as residents. There are numerous designer and boutique shops in its capital Andorra la Vella.