Best Tourist Places to Visit in Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra, Europe

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra, Europe

Escaldes-Engordany is a parish in the Principality Andorra, located 1.5 km away from the country capital, Andorra la Vella. According to 2011 census, Escaldes-Engordany had a population of 14,395 people.

Les Escaldes is the major town of Escaldes-Engordany parish adjoining Andorra la Vella city and is very much popular for hot springs, a textile industry, the Santa Anna (traditional dance) and annual jazz festival. The Caldea Thermal Spa and Wellness Resort are the major landmark as well as tourist attractions of Les Escaldes.

Geography of Escaldes-Engordany:

Escaldes-Engordany is made up of 5 settlements namely Engordany, Els Vilars d’Engordany, Engolasters, El Fener and les Escaldes. Escaldes-Engordany covers a total area of 30 sq. km, is located at an average elevation of 1,050 meters and the coordinates of Escaldes-Engordany are 42°30′32″ N 1°32′27″ E.

Connectivity to Escaldes-Engordany:

There is no airport connecting Andorra directly, so tourists are needed to reach the airports of Spain or France first and there are taxis and buses always available at the airports of Spain or France to reach Escaldes-Engordany.

Due to its nearness with the national capital, Andorra la Vella, Escaldes-Engordany has got good connectivity with all the major cities of Andorra. Buses, taxis, cars and bikes are options to get around.

Food and Shopping in Escaldes-Engordany:

Les Escaldes is Escaldes-Engordany parish’s main town housing most of the large shopping malls, food corners and entertainment centres of the parish.

Les Escaldes is home to KFC Pizza Hut and tourists can also refer the following food corners to taste variety of traditional and international delicacies at affordable budget:

La Paella Restaurant
Dehesa Santa Maria
Cheese’s Art Restaurant
La Casa Del Formatge
Granja Espiga D’Or

Things to do in Escaldes-Engordany:

Fontverd Trail Tour
Hiking
Hot springs
Roc del Metge

Tourist Attractions in Escaldes-Engordany:

Església de Sant Miquel d’Engolasters:

Església de Sant Miquel d’Engolasters is a historical church constructed during the 12^th century with the Romanesque style architecture and was renovated in the 20^th century. It was added to the Cultural Heritage of Andorra list. It is open from 10:00 -13:00 and from 15:00-18:00 (From July to August). Free guided tours help tourists for easy exploration.

Caldea Thermal Spa and Wellness Resort:

Caldea Thermal Spa and Wellness Resort are situated in Les Escaldes offering different therapies for both tourists and locals. The structure of the resort is unique and great to see.

Hot springs:

There are numerous hot springs in Escaldes-Engordany, especially in Les Escaldes that releases useful sulphurous and nitrogenous waters. Great treat for nature lovers.

Other places of interest near Escaldes-Engordany include:

Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
Escaldes-Engordany Arts Centre
Juclar Lake
Perfume Museum
Boulder de Coll Jovell Climbing Wall
Roc d’Esquers Via Ferrata
La Plana Horse Center & Trails
Sant Pere Martir Church
Muntanyes Vives Horse Center & Trails
Centre Comercial Illa Carlemany
Agulles d’Engolasters Climbing Wall

Ideal time to visit Escaldes-Engordany:

Throughout the year is best, especially summer months are ideal to travel Escaldes-Engordany.

Accommodation options in Escaldes-Engordany:

Escaldes-Engordany is a parish with many popular natural and manmade tourist attractions as well as world class hotels with superior tourist favor amenities. Spa, doctor on call, Ac, 24 hour room service and internet connectivity are some of the major facilities offered by hotels of Escaldes-Engordany. The main hotels in Escaldes-Engordany are listed here below: