Andorra Tours & Vacations

The best time to visit Andorra really depends on what you’re after.

If it’s a temperate alpine escape, summer (June–August) is your man – though evenings can still get cold.

If it’s the country’s world-famous skiing you’re seeking, then it’s winter (December–February) you’ll be wanting.

Daytime temperatures from mid-November to May tend to hover around 42-degrees Fahrenheit and the snow falls in abundance.

With one road into the country, another out, and only a smattering of cities, Andorra’s landscape is all about the mountains.

Gorges, valleys, gullies and rivers carve up the countryside, the majority of which is forested and plenty cloaked in snow.

1. Long-standing gripe

While it may not have actually seen any fighting, Andorra qualifies as the longest combatant in the First World War. Courtesy of being forgotten from the Versailles Peace Conference, it was technically at war with Germany from 1914 to 1958.

2. Conflict free

Andorra has not seen actively involvement in any conflict for over 700 years.

3. Gun laws

According to Andorran law, the head of each house is required to keep a rifle. The law also states that the police will provide said household head with a firearm ‘in case of need’.

4. Voluntary budget

In 2003, Marc Forné Molné, the former Andorran Prime Minister, revealed that the country’s military budget relies exclusively on voluntary donations.

5. Flag-handling

As stated in the country’s official bulletin, the Andorran army’s primary responsibility consists of presenting the country’s flag at official ceremonial functions.