Family Holidays

Andorra la Vella is the perfect city to visit with children.
The city has plenty of activities for young and old and lots of spaces to enjoy as a family.

ESTEVET’S FRIENDS

“Estevet’s Friends” is one of the routes that forms part of the Macarulla Little Magical Trails initiative, and is located on the Rec de l’Obac trail in Andorra la Vella. The route makes its way into the Obac forest and enables visitors to enjoy a view of the capital city while surrounded by nature.

It also introduces youngsters to hiking through a variety of games and activities, with the aim of discovering the habitat of the Principality’s most common insects. On this occasion, families are invited to accompany Estevet and discover the secrets his insect friends are hiding.

The route’s starting point is at the Rec de l’Obac, which can be accessed from the Carretera de l’Obac next to the roundabout at km 0. Once you are on the cobblestone path, the trail leads up to the start of the circular route. The route is simple and runs for a little less than two kilometres through the forest on the outskirts of the capital city. There are no difficulties to overcome, except for the occasional gentle slope.

After the excursion, you can go to the Visitandorra website and download a certificate accrediting the boys and girls who finish the route as honorary “Macarullas”.

FIND THE TAMARRO

Maybe you've never heard of the Tamarros before, maybe you have. They are mischievous creatures, half legend and half popular imagination, who live in their own peculiar world and are very difficult to see. The Tamarros protect the nature and the forests of Andorra and they only come out of their world when we need them.

Andy, one of them, is entrusted with the protection of the natural environment of Andorra la Vella. He has a magic portal, hidden in the very forests he protects.

His sworn enemy is Dirt, an evil troll who does everything in her power to damage and destroy Andorra la vella’s precious mountains, lakes and forests.

Fortunately, Andy is here to help! And so are the Tamarros of the six other parishes!

But every now and again, they need our help. To make sure that the portals they use to access our forests work, we need some children to place a little round stone by them. If there are no stones, the portals won't open and the Tamarros won't be able to get into our world to help us.

If you’d like to give us a hand, finding the portals is really easy because each one is shaped like a Tamarro. If you do find them, you’ll get a reward too!

You'll find all the information you need to find the Tamarros at the tourist information offices in Andorra.

Download Location map (PDF)

ANDY’S FOREST

Andy’s Forest is a new, short, and easy route for the family based on the Tamarro character and featuring a story about his way of life and the work he does in the woods.

The Andy’s forest route starts at the figure of the Tamarro, where a “gate to the forest” has been installed. The circular route is 1.6 kilometers long and has an elevation gain of 100 meters. It is an easy route that can be covered in around 1 hour and 30 minutes, during which Andy’s story is told and his work in the forest is explained.

This route also comes with a storybook, which can be collected from the Andorra la Vella Tourist Office.

Download Andy catalog (PDF) Download track

FOR SPORTY LITTLE ONES

If your kids like sport, take them to shoot some hoops on Plaça del Poble, or to 360º Extrem, Andorra’s indoor freestyle sports centre.

LET’S GO TO THE PARK!

The littlest ones will love the Parc Central. As well as a children’s park, it has a vast green area where they can play, do sports or simply wander around and discover the nature around them! If anyone gets peckish, there is a restaurant inside the park.

AT ONE WITH NATURE

Just three kilometres from Andorra la Vella, you will find one of the country’s most magical spots: the Mirador de la Comella. From this viewpoint, all the family can enjoy the beauty and biodiversity of the surrounding area and see some of Andorra’s most incredible peaks. What’s more, it has a picnic area and plenty of space to play, making it ideal for children!

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DISCOVER ANDORRA LA VELLA

To find out all about the country’s unique history, a guided tour of the Casa de la Vall is obligatory.

Also, the Santa Coloma projection mapping allows for the best way to see the original appearance of the frescoes of the Santa Coloma Church. The images together with a display of light and sound will delight visitors of all ages.

You can even take in some of the children’s shows put on by the Department of Culture of the Comú of Andorra la Vella.

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EVENTS FOR ALL

Fairs: If you are visiting in the autumn, you and your little ones can visit the livestock show on 27th October and the Andorra la Vella fair, which is held on the nearest weekend to this date.

ANDORRA SHOPPING FESTIVAL: Around All Saints’ Day (1st November), all the family can make the most of the Andorra Shopping Festival, a unique shopping event that takes place in one of the biggest shopping area in the country, The Shopping Mile, full of events organised specially for kids, with live music and many more surprises!

Poblet de Nadal: The Christmas village will keep little ones entertained through the moving shows and many other activities. Come and find out all about it!

Walk of fame (Bulevard de les Estrelles)

The pavement on Carrer Maria Pla, in the Fener Boulevard shopping area, is adorned with plaques that pay tribute to notable personalities linked to the parish and to Andorra. Over time, it will become a space to recognise all those who have promoted the country.

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Picture book: A journey through Andorra la Vella

A tamarro, a mythical beast from Andorra, will take you on a journey around the region using pictures, pointing out its main characteristics: traditions, history, geography... A fun way to get to know the area! This is part of a collection of books published by Cruïlla for children aged between 4 and 7 years, about just a handful of cities A lovely souvenir that can be found in the tourist office!

Poblet de Nadal

The Christmas Village will fill the parish of Andorra la Vella with magic and colour throughout December. A spectacular schedule will have the streets overflowing with entertainment, shows, light, colour and a festive atmosphere that will make this Christmas one to remember.

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