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[[File:Grandvalira ski resort, Andorra5.jpg|thumb|Grandvalira ski resort]] |
[[File:Grandvalira ski resort, Andorra5.jpg|thumb|Grandvalira ski resort]] |
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[[File:Electronics for sale in Andorra la Vella.jpg|thumb|Many tourists come to Andorra for shopping.]] |
[[File:Electronics for sale in Andorra la Vella.jpg|thumb|Many tourists come to Andorra for shopping.]] |
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'''[[Andorra]]''' |
'''[[Andorra]]''' is a [[tourism|tourist]] destination in Europe. Andorra has several major ski resorts, including Soldeu/El Tarter and Pal/Arinsal. These are very popular with tourists from Spain, France and the United Kingdom, particularly because their relatively gentle slopes are ideal for less experienced people as well as families. Andorran ski schools are among the largest in Europe. Because it is not a member of the [[European Union]], Andorra is able to sell a wide range of duty-free products, including alcohol, perfume and cigarettes. These are much cheaper than in neighboring countries, and are a lucrative source of revenue for the country.{{cn|date=December 2021}} Andorra also has many hiking trails which can be explored during the summer months, when the snow has thawed. |
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Shrines and festivals are both key attractions to tourists. Romanesque churches and old houses of interest are located in [[Ordino]], [[Encamp]], [[Sant Julia de Loria]], [[Les Escaldes]], [[Santa Coloma d'Andorra|Santa Coloma]], and other villages. The best known is the shrine of [[Our Lady of Meritxell]], Andorra’s patroness, between Canillo and Encamp. |
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Pilgrims come from [[France]] and [[Spain]] to pay homage on September 8, the festival day of Andorra’s patroness. Each of the larger villages has its own festival during which the [[sardana]], Andorra’s national dance, is performed. |
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In 2003, about 3,138,000 tourists visited Andorra, of whom 72% came from Spain, a 3% decline from 2002. Visitors need a valid passport to enter Andorra. No visa is required. |
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A 2008 source asserts 10.2 million visitors.<ref name="es2">[http://www.estadistica.ad/serveiestudis/web/exportar_banc_dades_csv.asp?formules=anual|inici&any1=01/01/2008&any2=01/01/2008&codi_divisio=380&lang=1&codi_subtemes=59&codi_tema=10 Estadistica.ad], Departament d'Estadística, Govern d'Andorra. {{in lang|ca}}</ref> |
A 2008 source asserts 10.2 million visitors.<ref name="es2">[http://www.estadistica.ad/serveiestudis/web/exportar_banc_dades_csv.asp?formules=anual|inici&any1=01/01/2008&any2=01/01/2008&codi_divisio=380&lang=1&codi_subtemes=59&codi_tema=10 Estadistica.ad], Departament d'Estadística, Govern d'Andorra. {{in lang|ca}}</ref> |
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In 2003, the US State Department estimated the daily cost of a stay in Andorra at $226. |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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Latest revision as of 17:05, 12 November 2024
Andorra is a tourist destination in Europe. Andorra has several major ski resorts, including Soldeu/El Tarter and Pal/Arinsal. These are very popular with tourists from Spain, France and the United Kingdom, particularly because their relatively gentle slopes are ideal for less experienced people as well as families. Andorran ski schools are among the largest in Europe. Because it is not a member of the European Union, Andorra is able to sell a wide range of duty-free products, including alcohol, perfume and cigarettes. These are much cheaper than in neighboring countries, and are a lucrative source of revenue for the country.[citation needed] Andorra also has many hiking trails which can be explored during the summer months, when the snow has thawed.
A 2008 source asserts 10.2 million visitors.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Estadistica.ad, Departament d'Estadística, Govern d'Andorra. (in Catalan)
External links
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Andorra travel guide from Wikivoyage
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