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Andorra is an independent country between Spain and France, with an unique history, nature, gastronomy and heritage which makes this daytrip one of the most interesting ones to rest a bit during your stay in the crowded Barcelona.
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* Duration: 12 hours
* Starts: Barcelona, Spain
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
Andorra is an independent country between Spain and France, with an unique history, nature, gastronomy and heritage which makes this daytrip one of the most interesting ones to rest a bit during your stay in the crowded Barcelona.
Mandatory PASSPORT (not driving license or national ID).
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pont de la Margineda, Ctra General 1, La Margineda AD500 Andorra
It is a medieval bridge from XIV century. It is flowing water underneath all year around. The vegetation is different in each season. It is located in the south of the country, near the Spanish border about 850 meters above the sea level. Near the bridge is known used to live the first inhabitants in the current territory of Andorra, about 12,000 years ago.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Casa de la Vall, C/ de la Vall, 9-11, Andorra la Vella AD500 Andorra
It is an old house where took place the Andorra’s government since 1580 till 2011. The entrance to the place is voluntary, and costs 5 €. It is an entrance every hour and we should book beforehand. If some of the members are not interesting in Casa de la Vall, they can spend 1 hour doing shopping and walking up the streets of the Andorra la Vella Old Town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mirador del Roc del Quer, Ctra. de Montaup, Ordino AD300 Andorra
This is a spectacular panoramic point located about 1,950 meters above the sea level. It is seen snow about 10 out of 12 months per year and in the pretty winter could be plenty of snow, so the guests should be use shoes according to that weather.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Coll d’Ordino, Travessia d’ Ordino, Ordino AD300 Andorra
The name of this attraction is just Ordino. A small village, capital of one of the seven municipalities of Andorra. In Ordino we can walk up in the narrow streets where we can see some XVII century homes, a nice church, famliy homes, and even a few cafes in the main street.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Santuario de Meritxell, Carrer de Meritxell, Meritxell, Canillo AD100 Andorra
There are two sanctuaries. The old one which was burnt in 1972 and the new one built by Ricardo Bofill in 1976.
It is the main sanctuary for the whole country and we will see Our Lady of Meritxell, the Andorra’s patron saint.
Duration: 30 minutes
