Tag: Andorra

Skiing vs. Summer Holiday: A Dilemma of Choice

SteveAndorra / Holidays
Ski Slopes of Andorra

As the sun shines brighter and temperatures rise, the allure of a summer holiday becomes ever more enticing. However, for many adventure enthusiasts, the call of the mountains covered in pristine snow is equally tempting. The age-old debate persists: Would you give up a summer holiday for a skiing holiday, perhaps in the picturesque ski resorts of Andorra? In this article, we will delve into the pros and cons of both options to help you make an informed decision.

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Family Summer Holidays in Andorra

SteveHolidays / Summer
Summer holidays in Andorra, viewpoint with Andorra flag

If your idea of a holiday in the mountains usually involves them being covered in snow then you may have sometimes wondered what it’s like to take your summer holidays in Andorra.  So, for this month’s blog article I took my children for days out at the two main mountain parks, as well as on some of the family hiking trails, so get a real taste of what’s on offer for families in the summer.

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Skiing With Cerebral Palsy in Arinsal

SteveAndorra / Snowsports
Anna skiing in Arinsal, with the help of Disability Snowsport UK.

Article by Disability Snowsport UK.

Thanks to Andorra Resorts customers, you helped Anna and her family have their first trip to the mountains.

Anna loves being on the snow. When she’s skiing, she’s living in the moment and not thinking or worrying about other things.

Growing up, Anna went to a mainstream school where sport wasn’t accessible for her. She never considered herself to be ‘sporty’ and the idea of sport being ‘fun’ was never a given.

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Twin Centre Skiing With Barcelona at Easter

SteveAndorra / Holidays
Barcelona Park Guell

If you’re looking for an Easter ski holiday with a twist, why not combine the slopes of Andorra with the city sights of Barcelona!  With plentiful flights between the UK and Spain’s second city, loads of family fun in the mountains, and a huge choice of family-friendly activities available in Barcelona, it’s the ideal combination to have a totally memorable holiday.

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Snow Tubing in Pas de la Casa

SteveActivities / Andorra / Après Ski / Grandvalira
Snow Tubing in Pas de la Casa

Brand new for 2023, you can now enjoy snow tubing in Pas de la Casa with Snowtubbing by Dots! This exciting new activity is the longest snow tubing circuit in Europe at 350 metres in length, and you can reach speeds of up to 60km/h!

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Andorra Tourist Tax

SteveHolidays
Andorra Tourist Tax

If you’re coming to Andorra this winter you need to be aware of the new Andorra tourist tax, which started to apply to most tourist accommodation from July 2022. The tourist tax is payable by everyone aged 16 years and older, and is charged per person per night up to a maximum of seven nights.

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Andorra Lift Passes

SteveAndorra / Grandvalira / Vallnord
Skiing in Andorra

Winter 2022-23 brings some exciting developments for Andorra lift passes now that Grandvalira, Pal-Arinsal, and Ordino-Arcalis have all joined forces under the Grandvalira Resorts umbrella, which means when you come skiing in Andorra this winter you can ski the whole country with just the one lift pass!

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Wine, Tapas and Good Times.

IanActivities / Andorra / Après Ski / General

We were very lucky over Christmas be invited to a brand-new experience held in Andorra La Vella. 

CuriosiTours Andorra have over 10 years of knowledge and you could tell our host Abi was passionate and familiar with the capital.  She was bubbling over with interesting facts about this beautiful city and it was great to be in her company.

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FC Andorra are Promoted!

IanAndorra
Football player's legs with football

In a short break from ski-related news, time for something you don’t normally associate with Andorra – football.  FC Andorra, recently purchased by Barcelona (and former Manchester United) defender Gerard Pique, have been successfully ‘promoted’ to the third tier of Spanish football.

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The Circus is Coming to Andorra!

IanActivities / Andorra / Holidays / Summer
Cirque de Soleil - Andorra

The circus is coming to town but not quite as you would expect.  The world-renowned extravaganza Cirque de Soleil is returning to Andorra with a new exclusive show called Rebel. (more…)