We're considering a stop in Andorra during our trip from Barcelona to Carcassonne or as a day trip from Barcelona. Online it looks like it takes a combination of train and bus to get there. I found Novatel bus company that says as a day trip it takes 3 hours each way and costs 45E each. Does anyone have feedback on if this is a worthwhile stop or day trip for sightseeing / bragging rights?
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Andorra's not a member of the EU.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
It's worth seeing only if you collect country notches in your gun belt. Imagine of string of older K-Marts and Dollar Stores and you've got the picture.
Posted by
winston salem, nc, usa
1078 posts
Been there, and can candidly say it is the most missable stop in the EU. I would not waste any vacation time or the 45E for a day trip. It's an outlet mall disguised as a mountain village.
Long ago, one would go there for the super ornate stamp you could get on your passport, however, I don't know if they still do that.
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
Ed is right, (as usual) it is a highly missable place, not "vaut le voyage" as Michelin guides would say. I did like the mountain drive up to Andorra but we stayed about 90 minutes and scooted back down the mountain. No "bragging rights" involved .
Posted by
Chicago
2876 posts
It's an outdoor version of a duty-free airport shopping mall. You expect to find bargains, but there aren't any. If you go during the summer, you could get stuck in miles of crawling traffic.