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Фотогалерея ‒ Escaldes–Engordany, Andorra

Guide to Escaldes–Engordany

Virtual tour in Escaldes–Engordany

If you choose the resort of Escaldes–Engordany for your vacation, you will have access to the Grandvalira ski area, the largest in the Pyrenees and one of the top 20 in Europe. It includes the Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, and Pas de la Casa Grau Roig sectors. On the territory of 1,926 hectares, there are 118 tracks with a total length of more than 200 kilometers: 21 green, 42 blue, 30 red, and 25 black. There are four FIS-certified stadiums. Transportation of athletes is provided by 64 elevators with a capacity of 100,700 people per hour.

Three fan parks await freestyle fans: El Tarter, Xavi Grau Roig, and El Peretol (night). In Pas de la Casa, there is a boardercross course. In unfavorable weather conditions, snow cannons are activated, which can provide coverage for 65% of the resort's slopes.

For those learning to ski, there are seven schools with 400 professional instructors on staff. Parents of the youngest guests of the resort have six kindergartens, four clubs for kids, and three "froggy" areas where you can safely introduce your child to skiing.

If you arrive by private car, you can leave it in one of 14 parking lots (10 of them are open-air, and 4 are covered).

Photos of Escaldes–Engordany

Tips for tourists

Population
14 282
Time zone
UTC+1, in summer UTC+2
Language
Catalan
Currency
EUR

Interesting places in Escaldes–Engordany

Escaldes–Engordany doesn't have many attractions, but one of them - the Perfume Museum - is truly unique. Where else can you not only learn about the process of creating perfume but also try mixing fragrances with your own hands? The capital of the principality (Andorra la Vella) is also very close by, where most of the country's historical monuments, fashion boutiques, large shopping centers, restaurants, and nightclubs are located.

Sights

Travel budget

Flight ticket prices

Flights for travelers heading to Andorra arrive at airports in neighboring France and Spain. Most visitors to the small principality choose El Prat (Barcelona), from where it’s easy to reach Escaldes-Engordany by bus or rental car. Toulouse is another alternative. Regular flights from Warsaw, Frankfurt, Prague, Budapest, Chisinau, Rome, and London are operated by Ryanair, Vueling, Lufthansa, Air France, and other airlines.

Round-trip ticket prices start from €70–120 if booked in advance and with a layover. The cheapest departures are from Italy and Germany, especially during the off-season. Note that during holidays and ski season, prices may double.

The best hotels in Escaldes–Engordany

Prices for accommodation in Escaldes–Engordany are quite low. For only 40 EUR you can spend a night in the hotel Siracusa 3*, located five minutes walk from Caldea Spa center. The rooms are equipped with everything you need, each of them has a bathroom (water comes from thermal springs). In Hotel Eureka 4* you can rent a room for two people for 50 EUR per night. It is located in the center of Escaldes, 200 meters from the spa center. The soundproofed rooms have central heating.

The cost of vacation

Andorra resorts stand out favorably with their affordable prices. Athletes have plenty of opportunities for additional savings. The "Ski pass as a gift" promotion is constantly running - if you book a room in one of the partner hotels for two or more nights, you will get a ski pass for the same period for free.

The cost of accommodation starts from 65 EUR per night. If you decide to relax and enjoy spa procedures, buy a ski pass for a day and get the opportunity to spend three hours in Caldea Spa center for free!

The budget for a trip to Escaldes–Engordany
Flight from 600 EUR Accommodation from 40 EUR per day
Average check in a restaurant from 20 EUR Ski passes 581 EUR for 7 days
Total: about 1811 EUR for a week for two people

Escaldes–Engordany: tips for tourists

tripmydream will help you plan your winter vacation to Escaldes–Engordany. We share practical information that is sure to come in handy on your trip!

Visa to Escaldes–Engordany

Citizens of the European Union do not need a visa to visit Andorra.

Airport in Escaldes–Engordany

The Principality does not have its own airport. To get to Andorra, you'll need to travel to one of the neighboring countries, Spain or France. El Prat, the largest airport in Catalonia, is the most convenient.

Transfer to Escaldes–Engordany from the airport

Barcelona El Prat Airport is located 210 kilometers from Andorra. You can get to Andorra la Vella by Novatel minibus (advance booking required) or Directbus to Sants train station.

Public transportation in Escaldes-Engordany

Visitors to Escaldes–Engordany often do without transportation. Everything you might be interested in is within walking distance of the center, and traffic jams are not uncommon. An affordable way to get to other cities in Andorra is to take a bus on the Clípol network.

Car rental in Escaldes–Engordany

If you don't plan to travel outside Andorra, you can get by without a car. There are shuttle buses to every town in the Principality and ski buses to the ski resorts. Those who do decide to rent a car should do so at the airport.

Security in Escaldes-Engordany

The key to a relaxing vacation in Escaldes–Engordany is to follow the rules of behavior on the slope and use protective equipment (helmet, kneepads, shorts). It's also a good idea to take out a medical insurance policy, but it's better not to need it.

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