Escaldes-Engordany: Andorra’s Cultural Gem
Dubbed as the community in the mountains, Escaldes-Engordany is one of the parishes and second most populated parish in the Principality of Andorra. It is in Escaldes-Engordany where the first spa hotels in the country were built. It also houses the most important thermal center in Andorra. Escaldes-Engordany is a culturally rich place where centuries-old traditions are kept alive to this day. A visit to Escaldes-Engordany means strolling to one of the most important commercial areas in Andorra as well as visiting its many magnificently preserved old churches.
Best Time to Visit
End of April until October are considered the best times to visit Escaldes-Engordany with tourist arrivals spiking up in May, followed by March and April. Noted for its annual music festival, the Festival Internacional de los Colores de Música kicks off in July and continue until end of August. Being one of the hallmarks of Escaldes-Engordany's cultural and leisure events, this fest attracts many visitors thus it is best to book flights and Escaldes, Andorra hotel rooms early on to save on these travel necessities.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Andorra’s largest thermal spring center Caldea Spa is a must-visit place when in the region. Another interesting destination is the Perfume Museum, an interactive museum that pervades with a collection of 1000 different fragrances. Visitors to Escaldes-Engordany will find it easy booking the best hotels since there are many 4-star quality choices like Hotel SPA Termes SERHS Carlemany, a casual spa hotel near central Andorra la Vella, or Hotel Tropical, located off the CG-2 road or Hotel Eureka, which is situated along a street lined with shops and restaurants and near most places of interest.