Each year on 8 September, Andorra celebrates the festival of Nostra Senyora de Meritxell (Our Lady of Meritxell), the patron saint of the valleys of Andorra, and therefore the Principality’s national holiday. In the Catalan-speaking areas, the Christian celebration of 8th September is popularly known as the festa de les marededeus trobades, a festival of...
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For Father’s Day, illa Carlemany has got all the gifts
With 19th March coming up, it’s time to start thinking about a little present for dad. At the illa Carlemany shopping centre, you’ll find a wide range of options, from the most traditional gift to the most innovative. For those looking for a classic gift For ties, belts, shirts and sweaters from the latest collections,...
Celebrating Carnival in Andorra
Carnival is synonymous with debauchery and fun. In Andorra, this also means tradition, as this major holiday on the winter calendar includes different festivities that date back many generations. Some have been recovered and reinterpreted, so that their roots would not be forgotten. The joint Carnival procession of Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany is held...
A romantic Valentine’s Day in Andorra
If you’re one of those who like celebrating Valentines’ Day, this year you’ve got it made. 14th February falls on a Friday, giving you the perfect excuse to surprise your partner with a romantic getaway in Andorra and extend the celebration through the weekend. As far as hotels go, Andorra has a great supply, with...
The town escudella stews of Andorra
During the second half of January, people who come to ski at Grandvalira or Vallnord, as well as those who come to Andorra for the after-Christmas sales will positively enjoy one of the country’s deep-rooted traditions: the escudella stew festivals. These festivities are held by the parishes of Canillo, Encamp, la Massana, Andorra la Vella...
Skiing and music in Andorra
Andorra is a tourism destination for nature, skiing and shopping. Yet it is also a place for culture, thanks to its wide range of museums, the country’s rich catalogue of Romanesque art, and in the most recent years thanks to its Music Season, which is held at the National Auditorium of Andorra. Between January and...
For a nice start of the year
Everyone celebrates the change of year, to some degree, in a special way, whether it means having dinner at a restaurant with friends and then partying until the wee hours of the morning or staying at home with the family and kids, watching TV and going to bed earlier. Few people are indifferent on the...
Visit Illa Carlemany for the Christmas lights ceremony
It’s almost Christmas time! The streets and Christmas markets are already getting into the holiday spirit. On Thursday, November 28, from 6:00 pm there’s a special event to light the Christmas lights at the Illa Carlemany shopping centre. We will then reveal the fantastic Christmas decoration project that we worked on for the past year,...
Come and enjoy the Andorra Shopping Festival!
The Andorra Shopping Festival takes place from November 8 to 17. The festival is mostly about shopping, but there are also music shows, children’s activities, a photo competition, several culinary highlights, art and many other activities.. Music is in the front rank this year, with performances by different groups from the 80s. The performances of...
How to get ready for snow sports season
It’s autumn already and we’re getting closer to cold days. So, it’s time to get ready for the new snow sports season in Andorra. A lot of snow sports injuries happen because of insufficient training and preparation in the months leading up to snow sports season. If we don’t exercise during the rest of the...