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The Principality of Andorra is a small country (with some 468 km2) located in the Pyrenees, between Spain and France. Its capital is Andorra La Vella and, in total, it consists of seven parishes: Canillo, Encamp, Ordino, La Massana, Andorra la Vella, Sant Julià de Lòria and Escaldes-Engordany .

Andorra has a total population of less than 70,000 inhabitants, but is visited by about 3 million tourists a year , who choose Andorra as their destination for vacations, make purchases or travel of business , being considered as one of the most important tourist centers in Europe.

Andorra is a mountainous country , located in a region with rugged mountain peaks and beautiful valleys where innumerable water courses run. It has a average altitude close to 2,000 meters above sea level, and in total it has 65 peaks with an altitude of more than 2,500 meters. Its highest mountain is that of the Comapedrosa peak , with an altitude of 2,942 meters above sea level.

Some of the reasons why Andorra is visited by millions of people each year are its unbeatable conditions and prices for shopping, its tourism of adventure sports, mountain and winter , its great amount of Romanesque monuments , and the kindness of its inhabitants.

Andorra is a destination for all times of the year in which to enjoy a multitude of mountain sports: skiing, trekking, hiking, canyoning, etc. To all this, we must also add its impressive thermal centers .

A spectacular nature, a long and flowery history, monuments of all civilizations, times A country full of glamor and technology, voila la France!

France is a country of culture and civilization , but also of contrasts. It is the country of baguette, of fashion and glamor, of champagne and the Tour de France. France is the museums, the c’est la vie, Paris and the Moulin Rouge, the cabarets, the jazz … The France of Edith Piaf and the Belgian Jacques Brel; that of illustration and colonialism, of the centralism of Louis XIV and Jules Ferry, of the pacifism of Jean Jaurès and of the belligerence of Napoleon.

But France is much more than Paris and the myths. Paris is the north where it merges with Belgium and looks out over the English Channel. Lille, Arras, Amiens are beautiful cities that only the weather tries to hide. To the northwest Normandy where the liberation of Europe continued, with its Mont Saint Michel and the landing beaches; Brittany, with its shores cut out and its exquisite seafood.

To the west the Valley of the Loire and the castles that are no more than beautiful palaces; Nantes and then Bordeaux and its universal wines. South of Bordeaux, the Landes and the Pays Basque with Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Bayonne .

In the center, Dijon, the Auvergne and its volcanoes and further south Toulouse -the city of red brick-, Albí, Foix and the Pyrenees. But there is more, the Mediterranean. From the Spanish border Languedoc-Roussillon is filled with beaches, charming cities and delicious flavors . Perpignan, Montpellier, Nimes that opens the door to Provence and the French Riviera . Mythical names such as Avignon, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Cannes and its Festival, Nice, Monaco and Chin with Italy. The Alps unite more than separate France with Italy and Switzerland.

And so for the east, going up the Rhone without losing sight of the Alps, we came to Lyon , we passed Grenoble, we visited Alsace and Strasbourg -one of the capitals of Europe-, then Lorraine and the area of ​​ Champagne , to pick up a bottle, uncover it and toast again in Paris.

Portugal is passion, it is saudade, it is light, it is fado … Portugal is a mosaic of landscapes , made out of Madeira, immense beaches of fine white sand, coves of transparent waters, viewpoints in the mountains, cliffs overlooking the Atlantic … Portugal are cobbled streets, impeccable monuments, the colorful tiles , the chimneys of the Algarve … Portugal is gastronomy, its friendly and welcoming people, its sounds and its light …

Traveling to Portugal hides wonders from north to south. In the north, the magnificent region of Tras-os-Montes , less touristy, offering the traveler landscapes of mountains and natural parks, and monumental areas in Chaves, Lamego, Bragança, or Vila Real Or the National Park Peneda-Gerês , with its unique natural landscape, mountains and lush vegetation.

From the north, we arrive at splendid cities with a great wealth of monuments, such as Viana do Castelo, Braga, Barcelos , and of course Porto , UNESCO World Heritage . Nor can we forget the splendid city of Guimarães , the cradle of Portugal and one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

The Center of Portugal reserves treasures such as Aveiro, the immense beaches of Nazaré or Peniche and walled towns such as Óbidos or ancient cities such as Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, the Estoril Coast and following the Tagus, the Alentejo , with the beautiful beaches of the south, ideal for surfing, Santarém, viewpoint over the immensity del Tajo, and the magnificent cities of Évora and Elvas.

Already in the south, we discover the Algarve , a region full of heat, light and color, coves of turquoise waters … with splendid and immense sandy beaches and coastal towns such as La Bella Tavira or the capital, Faro, a city also full of history.

To end this tour through this magnificent country, we will cross a piece of ocean to reach the magnificent islands of Madeira and Porto Santo and the Azores islands , jewels of the Atlantic .

It is always a good time to travel to Spain, a country with all the “ingredients” to make your stay unforgettable. Cities inherited from a rich mix of cultures, monuments and natural spaces declared World Heritage by UNESCO, some of the most important museums in the world, beaches for all tastes, a pleasant climate all year round, a unrivaled gastronomy … Spain oozes the Mediterranean character, open and friendly of its people, streets full of magic and activity, because here life is always enjoyed.

Centuries of history have left in Spain a impressive monumental heritage : we are facing the third country in the world with the most places declared World Heritage by UNESCO. The Madrid of the Museo del Prado, the Barcelona of Gaudí, Córdoba and its Mosque, the Guggenheim of Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela and its majestic cathedral … But in addition to the cities, any area of ​​the country will seduce you with its landscapes of nature varied and surprising , from the fields of Andalusia to the most rugged and green landscapes of northern Spain.

Throughout the year, if your thing is to share traditions and live typical celebrations , Spain is your destination: the Carnivals of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cádiz (in February) Holy Week (in March) -abril), Las Fallas (in March) or San Fermín (in July) are some of its most international festivals.

And in summer, you expect almost 8,000 kilometers of coastline with some of the best beaches you can imagine, where you can enjoy the quality and beauty of its crystal clear waters. Spain is also one of the countries in the world with more areas declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, with areas of great beauty and ecological value and 14 National Parks in which to enjoy marshes, nature and even volcanoes.

Eating in Spain is a real privilege because it has products of unbeatable quality and denomination of origin. In addition to innovative cuisine or typical dishes such as paella, gazpacho or Spanish omelette, & ldquo; going tapas “ is a very common custom in Spain. You can also visit wineries and get started in the tasting with some of Spain’s best known wines.

All this and much more is Spain. A cozy, bright, cheerful country. A country that knows how to combine tradition with modernity. Therefore, thousands of travelers choose us as a destination every year. Because Spain is in fashion .