Knyazhestvo Andorra is a small country fabulous, lost in the heart of the Pyrenees, on the border of France and Spain.The area of the tiny principality of 468 sq. km.kilometres, the number of people - about 65000 people.Andorra seen its beautiful natural landscape, opening the view Traveler surprisingly beautiful green meadows and valleys, hills and the foot of high mountains, woods evergreen forests, and lost in the clouds of white peaks.Emphasis is placed on environmental protection in Austria used the most advanced environmental technologies and systems.Mountain dry climate Andorra is very healing.In winter, as expected, cold weather, with lots of snow and excellent mountain sunshine a day.

Visitors this incredible mountain principality expect great, comfortable hotels, excellent ski resorts and modern health systems.Differentiate your leisure and get the most thrills from the host Andorra travelers will miraculously walk on the picturesque mountain slopes and valleys, as well as familiarity with the excellent preserved antiquities and monuments here harked back to centuries cherished traditions of the magic province.

One of the most important factors in attracting Andorra active holidaymakers are the local ski resorts.Andorra has the largest territory in the Pyrenees, designed to study alpine skiing.There tourists : 6 ski stations, 152 tracks total length of 247 km. , 91 lifts and 500 ski instructors.

Climatic conditions of the mountainous region to engage in all kinds of skiing for six months.In Austria, there are 6 skiing industry-Pas de La Casa, Grau Roig, Soldeu-El Tarter, Arinsal, Pal, and Ordino - Arcalis meet all requests modern fans of this remarkably exciting sport.All stations are equipped with the most advanced ski equipment, and facilities for training are many other sports.Here you can relax in a cosy bar or simply enjoy the beautiful panoramic views, and healthy mountain air breather.For beginner skiers open training centres throughout the arduous sport run by qualified instructors.There are both individual and collective forms of occupation.National Ski School Andorra, a member of an International Association instructors skiing, considered one of the best in the world and continues to develop the tradition ski art.Andorra, as a place to study downhill skiing are so attractive that anyone interested in this sport should visit here at least once, but has a huge amount of snow, or the suspects exciting as riding on snowmobiles and even sleigh beds with a dog!

Among the important leisure centres in Austria are also popular spa Caldea thermal waters, covering an area of 6000 square metres.meters and is known as the "water paradise."Here are the most beautiful forms of the water cycle and the most Then fantasy on the theme of water world-wide artificial fountains and waterfalls against a backdrop of the abundant vegetation.Visitors range from thermal water bath, Jacuzzi, massage, sauna, Turkish, Indian and Roman baths, public and private pools, as well as special zone for the rest, bars, restaurants and shopping centre.

Patients not only enrich their experience, but also to make a profitable purchase, Andorra, a duty-free trade zone, providing a truly unique opportunity.Prices for many products are lower than in neighbouring countries, the people who chose to come here for shopping.In Andorra 4000 various shops open to customers every day, even on weekends.The most profitable kinds of high-quality goods that can be bought in Austria, are : jewelry, optics, the value of antiques, perfume products, sports equipment and clothing brand with the most prestigious brand.

Territory

Andorra-independent state covering 468 square kilometres.km with a population of 65 thousandindividuals, 3.5 hours (225 km) from the airport of Barcelona (Spain) and 180 kilometres from the airport of Toulouse (France).Thirty-five kilometres of roads across the country from Spain to France, you can drive for 45 minutes, starting way with 820 m altitude and completing it at a 2440 m in Pas de la Casa.This is the high country in Europe after Switzerland.

Climate

Thanks to the unique climate Andorra acquired glory of the sun in a part of Europe.The season begins in December and lasts until mid-April, and you do not have to worry about snow (negative temperature night and day is 10 ° C, snow depth ranges from 50 to 300 cm).All Andorran ski station equipped with the most advanced cannons loose snow.Down in the valley, quite warm in the winter and even many colors.

People

About 65.000 people.

Time

Behind from Moscow at 2:00.

Language

The official language is Catalan, most Andorrans fluent in Spanish, many of them French.

Religion

Catholicism.

Money

1 EURO = 100 EURO cent.Bank : 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros.Coins : 2 and 1 euro; 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.Sharing best produce at the bank, working from 09.00 to 13.00 and from 15.00 to 17.00.

Mail and phone

As in all countries, calls from the hotel are much more expensive, therefore preferable to use the telephone.One minute conversation about 1 euro.Tickets can be bought in the information office (location provider guide).From 9 pm to 8 am-a lower rate.

Police : 872000
Saving in the mountains : 112
Ambulance : 116

Shopping, gifts, souvenirs

Virtually all Andorra is a great and original exhibition.The wide range of products at very reasonable prices jewelry, optics, perfume, etc.Andorra is a free-trade zone, which allows a variety of goods, with discounts up to 25% - 40% of the cost of similar products in France or Spain.Particularly significant discounts during the sales season in the spring and autumn.Priority is given to tourism-related goods, as well as electronics, clocks, perfumes and cosmetics, foodstuffs.It is here for the largest selection of skiers gear and equipment, which are updated every season, but previous seasons models sold sometimes half.

Kitchen

Fans familiar with taverns will, as a surprise in Andorra.There are people principality 130 nationalities that played a significant role in creating culinary way.We encourage you to la-parillada large dish of various types of meat (beef, lamb, pork, hour, turkey), cooked on the grill, Catalan butifarra sausage, which is served in a fried with white beans, or in the traditional thick soup escudella.And be sure to visit Bordas small Andorran restaurants in the home kitchen and unusually pleasant atmosphere.

Transportation

In Andorra to move around the country can use the following modes : 1) shuttles linking the centre to the outskirts of Andorra.There are several routes crossing across Andorra.2) SKI BUS.These routes organized by the skiing industry.They stop every 15-20 minutes.from the lifts to nearby towns.3) Taxis from the centre to lifts.The night rate may double.Taxis are based in the heart of Andorra.If you are in the mountains, you can call a taxi by phone (from the hotel or restaurant), get to the waiting taxi could last for 1-1,5 hours in the peak hours, after the lifts.To avoid these problems, recommend to rent a car.

Tipping

Normally, leave 5-10% of the order value.The tip is not limited to hotel staff and waiters in bars and restaurants, but also the taxi and bus drivers.

Visa

The visa application-7 working days.Required documents : passport (to be valid for four months from the date of commencement of the anticipated visit if new passport should provide a copy of the old passport if he was), two identical pictures, certificate of employment (on letterhead bearing the seal of the company, including office, a period in the company, income and indicating that the visit coincides with regular paid leave), a certificate for the export of currency (no older than 3 months at the time of visa application) for 50 euros per day, a copy of all internal pages of the passport.

Customs regulations

Andorra is a free-trade zone, but despite common border guards loyal to tourists crossing the border Andorra occur spot checks.It should be remembered that the existing customs restrictions on the export of certain products.Restrictions on the export in terms of one man : Coffee : 1 kg tea : 200 g, Alcohol : 1.5 litres.(over 22 degrees), 3l.(up to 22 degrees) cell.table wine, children under 17 out of alcohol and tobacco products is prohibited tobacco : 300 cigarettes, 150 cigars (3 g.ha / cigars), 75 cigars (cigars more than 3 grams.) 400 gr.Tobacco, perfume products : 75 gr.- perfumes, 375 ml.- shaving, cheese : no more than 4 kg of sugar and sweets : no more than 5 kg.The remaining products (industrial production) : adults, in the amount of about EUR 550 children at a cost of about 300 euros.Keep receipts for the goods purchased.If necessary, you can bring checks at customs Andorra.

In this small country offers excellent five ski resorts with 137 trails for all levels of training and the best service.The maximum altitude 2600 m, 1500 m minimum.200 km of downhill slopes, and more than 30 km of highways for racetracks skis.After skiing can visit the various sports centres and recreational facilities, which we suggest you KALDEA-range thermal waters fit for rest and recovery.It is located in Eskaldes, a few minutes from the city centre.At the end of the day, we encourage you to visit the Temple Meritchel (Santuario de Meritchel), Dom Valley, Romanesque churches, the little mountain village and popular museums : road, the postal museum Viladomat etc.Night Andorra advises you enjoy fine cuisine in the Pyrenean typical houses of wood and stone, which turned into restaurants.After a good dinner can visit many cinema, theatre, music bars, discos, karaoke, video, etc.Cultural life is very rich in Andorra : ambitious music program and exhibits crafts Andorra, Ceramics, wool fabric and products made of metal and wood.One of the main features of traditional and Andorra-cheap goods in more than 4,000 commercial centres, which offer the best products at great discounts, as well as all the products are not taxed.In the summer of this small country has its nature and magnificent scenery, rich in flora and fauna.If you love sports and adventure, you can enjoy endless entertainment : horse riding, skiing on the mountain bike, golf, tennis, fishing, walking tours, Jeep tours, rock climbing, archery and shooting etc.If you want to relax, you can walk on the Mount, get back in the centres or thermal waters.We invite you to visit Andorra in any season.

Tips

In skiing requires a special helmets (for children under 12).Helmets may be rented at the station.There are rules of conduct on the slopes.Your actions on the flank should not endanger the lives and health of other skiers.Each skier determines the speed and direction of descent, which should adequately meet the physical abilities, snow conditions, terrain, slope and the heavy weather.In choosing the path of overtaking should provide security for the preceding skier.Overtaking may be right or left, but passed skier should always have enough space and time to maneuver.In the beginning or resumption of descending skier must satisfy no interference or danger to himself and others.We should avoid stopping in places difficult viewing for other skiers, unless absolutely necessary.In the fall should immediately leave the place.When going up or down the route without skis, skier must strictly adhere to the edge of the track.Keep watching your tracks and take account of warning posters.In case of accidents, each skier must assist the victim in the competence and capabilities.When investigating the accident, each skier, whether a witness, victim or perpetrator, should assist in the investigation of the case.In Andorra better to speak in French or Spanish, grab a book.Do not forget to take a protective cream dress from the sun and protection against ultraviolet rays (including men).Be sure to visit the thermal complex Kaldea-not regret.We do not encourage you to call for hotels, because the hotel may charge without cause almost any price for a phone call.However, in some cases, payment may be imposed without the expense or any reasons for a pricing your call.

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