ANDORRA
Andorra is a country I hadn’t heard of when I first started planning my three-month trip around Europe. Sandwiched between France and Spain, Andorra is the sixth smallest nation in Europe. It is known for its mountains and tobacco!
Updated COVID-19 Travel Information:
Currency:
The official currency of Andorra is the Euro (EUR) (€)
$1 USD = €0.85
Pricing for Leisure Travelers:
Average Hotel Expenses = €50-€62/Night ($60-$75 USD/Night)
Average Food/Drink Expenses = €25-€37/Day ($30-$45 USD/Day)
Pricing for Backpackers:
Average Hostel Expenses = €15-€23/Night ($18-$28 USD/Night)
Average Food/Drink Expenses = €14-€22/Day ($16-$26 USD/Day)
Communication:
The official language of Andorra is Catalan although natives also speak Spanish, French, and English.
Transportation:
Bus: If you don’t rent a car, this is your best bet. There are daily routes to Andorra from the airports in Barcelona, Spain and Toulouse, France.
Train: The are no train stations in Andorra. The closest train stations are L’Hospitalet (3km from the border in France) and Puigcerdà (80km from the border in Spain).
Airplane: There are no airports in Andorra. The nearest large airports are Toulouse, France (200km north) and Barcelona, Spain (200km south).
Taxi/Uber: I wouldn’t rely on hailing a taxi here. Your best bet is to rent a car or use the app, BlaBlaCar.
Miscellaneous:
Admittedly, Andorra does not have much to offer but if you are looking for a unique adventure, rent a car and make the drive!
