Andorra
Principality of Andorra
Southern Europe · AND
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Andorra
Andorra is a small mountain country best known for skiing and high-alpine scenery, not big-city travel. It works either as a winter ski base or a summer hiking break, usually accessed via Barcelona or Toulouse.
Popular For
Things To See
- Andorra la Vella
- Grandvalira
- Pal-Arinsal
- Ordino
- Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
- Sant Joan de Caselles
Best Months
Best Months For Winter Travel
Know Before You Go
- Ski season is peak demand, so lodging and rentals book out early.
- Andorra is compact, so one base is enough for most trips.
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Flights
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Andorra.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Andorra la Vella
- Population
- 88,406
- Area
- 468 km²
- Region
- Southern Europe
Languages
- Catalan
Currency
euro (€)
EUR
1 USD = 0.85 EUR
Cost of Living (World Bank)
65.8
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 51.4
- Restaurants
- 56.1
- Rent
- 32.8
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Andorra la Vella (42.50°N, 1.52°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
78/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 90/100
- Lived safety
- 56/100
This traveler-facing score is lower than the legal protections score because lived-safety context is weaker, based on broader traveler safety and development conditions.
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionMarriage
- Adoption recognition✅
- Anti-discrimination laws✅
- Employment protections✅
- Legal gender recognition✅
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.913
Very high human development
- 5-year change
- +0.038
- 10-year change
- +0.051
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1)
- 🏛️
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
Inscribed 2004
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 27.3%
- Forest cover
- 34.0%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 2
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 3
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
42/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Winter Sports
49/100
Ski infrastructure & alpine pedigree
Combines ski resort depth, ski resort density, and Winter Olympic skiing results. Separate from climate comfort.
Luxury Infrastructure
85/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions when traveling to Andorra. Country Summary: Travelers can enter Andorra only via Spain and France. Read the country information page for more information on travel to Andorra. If you decide to travel to Andorra: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and alerts from the U.S. Embassy. This makes it easier to locate you in an emergency. Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States. We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
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