The road of Andorra la Vella

Ideally located on the RN116 road, just after Mont Louis, the hotel 'Le Catalan' offers a warm welcome. Represents a key crossing point for access to the various ski resorts, parks and other natural wonders to discover in the heart of this magnificent country Catalan.

The Col de la Perche is a usual step when traveling to Andorra, for example, to enjoy a good breakfast before completing his journey.

Andorra or the Principality of Andorra, officially called in Catalan Principality of Andorra is a small country in southern Europe (landlocked), located in the Pyrenees between Spain and France. Its inhabitants are called the Andorran.

The Principality, which glorifies its origin to the reign of Charlemagne, is one of the world's smallest states and is governed by a single system, the Pariatge. This feudal law contract subsidizes the throne Andorran two co-princes, the Catalan bishop of Urgell and the French head of state.

ong ignored, but very attractive, Andorra has come out of isolation in the twentieth century, using a more favorable tax system to become a major tourist destination. If the principality has a reputation for its ski slopes and low taxes, it is also often considered a tax haven.

The Customs

When you visit Andorra, the customs declaration is required because of their special tax system, and if you have trouble logging, you must keep in mind that may be detained by customs when leaving the country to testify.

Custom controls are not systematic, but are frequent, it is wise to observe and follow national rules.

If the general rule is the obligation to declare, when passing through customs, the goods carried must satisfy the duties and taxes, a number of products, under agreements between the EU and Andorra, benefit from exemptions in value or in quantity, to be independent purchases or gifts.

Some useful links

Here are some useful links that allow you to access vital information about Andorra: