Encamp Tourist Places in Encamp, Andorra la Vella, Andorra, Europe

Encamp Tourist Places in Encamp, Andorra la Vella, Andorra, Europe

Encamp is a parish in the Andorra Principality placed on the banks of the Valira d’Orient river at an elevation of 1,238 meters above sea level. Pic dels Pessons is the highest peak of the parish located at an altitude of 2,865 meters.

Encamp is home to a radio transmitter placed at Lake Engolasters, operated by Radio Andorra. Encamp also houses many natural tourist destinations, a hydroelectric power station and retail industries.

Encamp coordinates with 42°32′10″ N latitude and 1°34′58″ E longitude and covers an area of 84 sq. km, is situated about 7 northwest of Andorra la Vella, the capital of Andorra.

The settlements in Encamp parish are as follows:

Encamp
Vila
El Pas de la Casa
el Tremat
Les Bons
la Mosquera
Grau Roig

How to reach Encamp?

Encamp is connected with neighboring Anyós town through a road tunnel which was inaugurated in 2012. Also there is cable car accessible to reach neighboring tourist destinations.

La Seu d’Urgell Airport is the closest airport to Encamp with few flights. On this point, it is advised for international tourists to reach the city of France or Spain and then take bus or taxi from there to Encamp.

Encamp is also home to many tour operators and they guide well tourists. Most of them are available through advance booking.

Food and Shopping in Encamp:

Shops are abundant in Encamp and the major restaurants in Encamp include:

Restaurant Borda del Tremat
Restaurant Llac i Cel
Granja-Cafeteria Xocolati
Restaurant Ca La Bruixa

What to do in Encamp?

Skiing
Hiking
Mountain climbing
Pessons Cirque Tour
Campea Forest Tour
Torrent de l’Aviar’s Ravine
Beixalis Mountain Pass and Padern Peak Tour

Places to see in Encamp:

Lake Engolasters:

Lake Engolasters is one of the major attractions of Encamp as a nice relaxation point and great sightseeing spot. It is reachable by walk.

Church of Sant Roma:

Church of Sant Roma is an ancient church placed in the historical Complex at les Bons. Tourists can also see a water tank, defense tower and the ruins of a fortified house near the church.

Sant Roma de les Bons Church:

Sant Roma de les Bons Church is a Romanesque structure dating back to the Lombard period and is devoted to Sant Roma. It is suggested for tourists to take guided tours to explore all the natural and historical attractions at Encamp easily.

List of other places of interest in and around Encamp include:

Defense Tower
Water Tank
Valira d’Orient River
Pic dels Pessons
Radio transmitter
Hydroelectric Power Station
Grandvalira Ski Resort
National Automobile Museum
Ethnographic Museum Casa Cristo
Engolasters Lake Trail
Museum of Electricity
El Campea Springs Trail
Sacred Art Museum
Clots de l’Aspra Via Ferrata
Bony d’Envalira Via Ferrata

Ideal time to visit Encamp:

The best time to visit Encamp is during the months of summer season while the weather will be supportive for skiing and hiking and many other outdoor activities.

Where to stay in Encamp?

There are many well facilitated hotels located in all the parishes of Andorra including Encamp. Most of the hotels at Encamp offer advance booking facility for visitors’ convenience. Here is the list of the reputed hotels in Encamp: