Discover Andorra: In the Heart of the Pyrenees Mountains

In our attempt to bring little-known lands, principalities, and countries to our readers, we often find ourselves delving into some countries that are not necessarily countries, but more of communes, regions, commonwealths. Monaco is a very well known little area of land near the French Riviera that is probably the most famous of these areas, being ruled under a monarchy, but with a constitution in-place for the citizens who live within the borders.

Andorra is more of a cultural reserve, than anything. Though it is officially known as the Principality of Andorra, the established government is more of a local government than a global government. Created as a charter in 998 A.D., Andorran tradition tells that the local Andorrans were given this charter by Chalremagne himself (Also known as Charles The Great) for the peoples’ service in fighting against the Moorish Invasion. Today, the Andorrans live simply, and the majority of the economy is generated by tourism. While Andorra has no National Army, the bordering nations of Spain and France are allied protectors of the region.

Andorra is set high in the Pyrenees Mountains, offering a rugged alpine landscape to the green hills and rivers that people typically think of when hearing about Andorra. The countryside can be compared to the French Alps and the Alps in Switzerland and Austria. There are seven Parishes of Andorra: Andorra la Vella, Canillo, Encamp, Escaldes-Engordany, La Massana, Ordino, Sant Julià de Lòria. Each of the Parishes offers its own set of local traditions, culture, and cuisine, but Andorra has a strong sense of nationalism, that keeps all of the Parishes predominately Andorran.

Watch this Tourism Video on Andorra to get a Better Idea of What Andorra Offers

Take a Trip into the Gorgeous Pyrenees Mountains

Horses – Pyrenees mountain

Andorra flag

Foggy day. mountain lake – Pyrenees

Stony house – Pyrenees

Sant Joan de Caselles (Andorra) – Church in Romanesque style

houses on the high mountain with stars background

Andorra La Vella village at night

City at Pyrenees mountains. Andorra la Vella

Cascade waterfall in Andorra

Street in Ordino, Andorra. A really nice place to enjoy nature activities.

Summer day, blue sky in Andora – Pyrenees. Small pond

Mountain Road in the Snow

Andorra – Tobacco plantation

Sant Esteve church, Andorra

Sant Esteve church

Street in Escaldes, Andorra

Meadow and small lake – Pedourres in Andorra – Pyrenees

Pyrenees Mountains

View of the Andorra la Vella

Pyrenees Mountains, Creek

Mountain view in Winter

Panoramic view of Ordino, one of the most beautiful towns in Andorra

Ski Resort in the Pyreenes

Collectible stamps from Andorra

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