Andorra la Vella concentrates the most complete sports offer in the Principality. In the capital, you'll find everything from the large communal sports center with an Olympic swimming pool and covered paddle tennis courts to CrossFit boxes, climbing walls, private gyms, and a premium sports club integrated into the Caldea complex. This guide includes all verified centers, their summer schedules, and what you need to know as a visitor to train or play paddle tennis during your stay.
In Andorra, summer sport fishing is a regulated activity that combines mountain rivers, high-altitude lakes, and specialized fishing reserves under clearly defined government regulations. To fish legally between June and October, you need a tourist license (from €20/day for non-residents) and, in some cases, a specific reserve permit. This guide compiles the official 2026 dates obtained directly from the Government of Andorra, updated prices, the best areas by parish, and the mistakes you should avoid before casting your first line.
Andorra has several padel clubs with courts open to the public all year round, including summer. You don't need to be a member to play at most facilities, and you can book online, by phone or WhatsApp depending on the club you choose. This article gathers all verified options: locations, schedules, available prices, and how to manage your booking from the first day of your stay.
Andorra has swimming pools in all seven parishes, but not all of them are alike. One is the only outdoor thermal water pool in the Principality. Another has 53-meter long slides. There are municipal pools with local council prices, natural pools in glacial lakes over 2,000 meters high, and resort pools with Pyrenees views. This guide organizes all options by atmosphere and parish so you can find the one that fits your trip, your budget, and your companions.
The Encamp Major Festival 2026 takes place from Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16 with a program that combines live concerts, free family activities, and the most deeply rooted traditions of the parish. It is the most important celebration of Encamp, organized by the Comú d'Encamp and the Festivities Commission, and revolves around two festivities: Santa Maria (August 15) and Sant Roc (August 16), patron saint of Encamp. In this guide, you will find the verified program, venues, confirmed concerts, and everything you need to enjoy it.
Coma Pedrosa, at 2,942 meters high, is the highest peak in the Principality of Andorra. Its ascent from Arinsal is the country's most emblematic mountain excursion: a high-difficulty route, without climbing techniques required in summer conditions, which rewards with 360° views over the Pyrenees and the satisfaction of having stood on Andorra's highest point. In this guide, you'll find everything you need to plan the climb: the complete technical sheet, the step-by-step route, updated information on the guarded refuge, the best time to go, and essential tips before setting off.
Andorra applies a 4.5% consumption tax —the IGI— compared to Spain's 21% VAT. This difference is why perfumes, tobacco, alcohol, and electronics cost less here than anywhere else in Europe. This guide explains which products are worth buying, how much you can bring without declaring in 2026, and what happens if you exceed the limit.
Are you coming to Andorra and want to cross the Canillo Tibetan Bridge? I'll tell you how we experienced it here: it's a 603-meter long suspension bridge, suspended 158 meters high over the Vall del Riu, open from March 28th until November (weather permitting), with tickets starting from €17. In this guide, you'll find updated bus schedules, 2026 fares, how to get there without a car, and the tricks only those who live in the valley know.
Andorra is one of the few places in southern Europe where you can still look up at the night sky and be left speechless. Its altitude, mountains and very low levels of light pollution make the Principality an increasingly popular destination for astrotourism. If you’re looking for the best places to see the stars in Andorra, you’re in the right place: in this guide, I’ll show you the best viewpoints, how to get there, the best times to visit and what to expect depending on your level of experience.
The Tamarros route is Andorra's most popular family activity: seven magical wooden creatures hidden, one in each parish of the Principality, which children must find with a passport-notebook in hand. The trails range from 5 to 25 minutes, are accessible for babies in strollers and for grandparents, and can be done at any time of year. In this guide, you will find the exact location of each Tamarro, how to get the free passport, the best tips for organizing it with small children, and where to stay near the routes.
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