In
the heart of the Pyrenees lies Andorra, one of the smallest countries
in the world, a country full of contrast and surprise. It's history
stretches back some 700 years, but today you will find an active and
modern society, with it's sights firmly fixed on the future. Andorra
is developing constantly and the continuous upgrading and changes
make innovation a challenge. The unparalleled respect for tradition
gives Andorra an unmatchable charm.
Andorra is renowned as a Duty Free shopper’s paradise. This tax haven enables the many luxurious shops to offer quality products at very competitive prices. The most attractive are the perfumes, jewellery, large range of exquisite designer clothing, sports equipment, gifts, specialised foods, sunglasses, electronic goods and antiques. Andorra is the only country, which sells such a wide variety of products and brands from all over the world in over 4800 shops concentrated in a small area.
The Principality has the benefit of one of nature's riches. Hot springs of the Pyrenees make Andorra a special place for restoring vitality and fitness in complete freedom. Caldea is the greatest warm water centre in Europe. This unique glass structure with distinguished decor covers 25,000 square metres and contains many plants, rocks and other features, with a wide range of activities for relaxation.
Open throughout the year - in winter the warm waters are most welcome, while in summer it's freshness makes it ideal for resting and relaxation. Caldea, combines all the elements of nature, with the beauty of the mountains or an array of stars, viewed from inside a glass cathedral. Enjoy the luxury of the heated mineral waters. Even when it snows great wintry puffs and flakes, you can submerge and pamper yourself in the natural warm spring waters. Just the thing after a hard days skiing.
The valleys of Andorra are an ideal place for rest and a perfect spot to leave your everyday cares behind and restore your health and vitality. Andorra offers peace tranquillity with an ancient charm in a modern society.
Andorra boasts an array of five star sporting centres and facilities in most of the villages as well as La Vella the mountain town. With heated indoor swimming pools, gymnasiums, Jacuzzi's, sauna's, Olympic size ice rink, squash courts, bowling alleys and golf courses just to name a few. Relaxation, good service, variety and quality are what Andorra is all about. Andorra is a sporting paradise for young and old alike.
Andorra has maintained an ancient and wide culture. For centuries, protected and treasured by it's magnificent mountains, it has maintained it's language, social and cultural fibre and conserves it's Romanesque art, which is extraordinarily creative. Many wonderful examples of this era are visible in Andorra.
The buildings, museums, concerts and festivals are part of a country which has made its culture a sign of it's identity. To enter Andorra's valleys is to re-live in an instant, many centuries of history. At the same time you will discover a culture full of festivals and symbols, which unite past and present. Traditional, jazz, classical, opera and dance concerts are held.
La Velle (the main town) offers enchanted nights of pleasure at whatever number of decibels you choose, from the total silence of the mountains to the frantic beat of the city. Each area, village and town offers an evening entertainment program, inviting locals and tourists alike to enjoy the Andorran charm, from modern disco's to quaint street pubs, romantic dinners and dancing, Andorra has it all. Relax and let your hair down the Andorra way.
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