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7 Days in Andorra la Vella: A Journey Through Time and Nature

Lavínia Presas Rocha

Lavínia Presas Rocha

21 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Andorra la Vella, where ancient marvels and breathtaking landscapes await. Explore historic churches, visit art galleries, immerse yourself in nature, and experience the charm of this hidden gem in the heart of the Pyrenees.

Trip to Andorra la Vella

Day 1Art, History, and Culture
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$13

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$ 5

Centre d'Art d'Escaldes-Engordany (CAEE)
Historic 3-story granite building with a museum, an art gallery with sculptures & a cultural center.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
17 - 26 min

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Església de Sant Romà dels Vilars
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Church of Santa Coloma d'Andorra
Small stone church dating to the 9th century CE, featuring a 12th-century tower & murals.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Spiritual Wonders and Architectural Beauty
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$0

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$ 9

Sant Joan de Caselles Church
Built in the 11th–12th centuries, this Romaneseque church has a stucco Christ & a medieval cemetery.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Basílica Santuari de Nostra Senyora de Meritxell
Serene stone chapel with a replica of an ancient shrine that burned down in the 1970s.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Saint Roman of les Bons
Perched on the hillside, these 11th-century church ruins display Romanesque & Gothic touches.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3From Medieval Churches to Open-air Museums
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$25

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$ 5

Església de Sant Martí de la Cortinada
This stone church was originally built in the 11th century & rebuilt in the 17th.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Casa de la Vall
Iconic 1500s building with guided tours, used for the Andorran government from 1701 to 2011.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$13
8 - 11 min

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Museu de Roques al carrer
Open-air displays on local geology, from rocks to self-guided tours of nearby stone buildings.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
1 - 2 min

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Parc Central
City green space along a river offering playgrounds & ponds along with walking paths & a bar/eatery.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Discover the Serenity of Lake Engolasters
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$13

Lake Engolasters
Glacial lake & hydroelectric power reservoir, with a shoreline hiking trail & trout fishing.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 5Uncover the Secrets of St. Esteve Church
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$0

St. Esteve of Andorra Church
Humble church built in the 11th & 12th centuries, featuring a stone bell tower & a pipe organ.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
Day 6Conquer the Slopes of Grandvalira
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$150

Grandvalira
Resort with ski slopes for all levels & freeride areas, plus a zip line & an alpine coaster.
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$150
Day 7Farewell to Andorra la Vella
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$0

Budget breakdown: $217 In total

Activities & Food:$200
Transport:$17