Discover the areas with the best homes in Andorra. We give you detailed information about the different parishes (villages) and residential areas. Get to know its features and nearby services, and find the perfect place to settle in this beautiful country.
How to choose a home in Andorra?
One of the most complicated parts of any relocation process is finding a new home, and there are always questions about what the ideal location will be. To do this, it is very important to be able to visit the different locations and in Andorra, being a country of small dimensions and magnificent landscapes, it will take you little time and you will enjoy the process.
The large number of real estate agencies in Andorra can cause confusion when it comes to renting or buying your new home, but here we help you find the one that suits you best according to your preferences.
Depending on the area, budget, place of work, services, etc., there are real estate agencies that specialize in one type of home or another, which will help you find and choose your ideal home.
The first choice is to choose whether you prefer an urban area or a residential area, for this you should know that:
Andorra has 7 communities known as parishes
Canillo (Nature-Skiing)
- It is made up of villages and urban centres of Canillo, Soldeu, Bordes d'Envalira, El Tarter, San Pedro, Ransol, Els Plans, El Vilar, La Armiana, La Aldosa de Canillo, El Forn, Prats, Meritxell and Molleres.
- Soldeu- El Tarter is one of the largest ski resorts in all of Andorra, with a calm and harmonious landscape and guaranteed snow throughout the season.
- A large part of the ski slopes of Grandvalira, the Palau de Gel and the Mirador del Roc del Quer are located in its territory.
Encamp (Good communication - Skiing)
- It is divided into two villages separated by 25 km (Encamp and Pas de la Casa).
- A lively, active parish with a history (unique buildings, houses and squares)
- This is the starting point of the Funicamp, a gondola lift that has turned Encamp into the foot of the slopes of Grandvalira.
- In its territory you can find a large part of the Grandvalira ski slopes, the Llac d'Engolasters, the Paseo de las Pardines, and many mountain routes. Encamp has beautiful residential areas such as els Cortals d'Encamp, Vila, Hort de Godí, etc.
Ordino (Tranquility-Nature)
- Its villages respect the natural environment, tradition and customs of rural mountain life.
- Quiet and relaxed lifestyle.
- In its territory are the Ordino Arcalís ski slopes.
- Ordino has a wide range of hiking and high mountain routes, as well as beautiful natural parks such as Sorteny.
- It is made up of the villages and urban centres of Ordino, Segudet, Sornàs, Ansalonga, La Cortinada, Arans, Llorts and El Serrat, among others.
La Massana (High Mountain-Nature)
- A high mountain parish, it combines nature, adventure and skiing.
- In its territory is the Vallnord Pal-Arinsal ski resort and bike center, a magnificent location to enjoy winter and summer, both adults and children.
- It is made up of the villages of La Massana, La Aldosa, Anyós, Sipony, Arinsal, Erts and Pal, among others.
- The beautiful natural park of Coma Pedrosa, the highest peak in Andorra, is located in the parish of La Massana, as well as magnificent routes for the little ones such as the Boscà dels Menairons.
Escaldes- Engordany (Service Centre)
- Escaldes has the main shopping avenues in the country, combined with small exclusive residential areas such as Engordany, los Vilars, Can Diumenge and Engolasters.
- Excellent commercial offer, of a modern city oriented to tourism, with the exploitation of thermal water (Caldea-Inúu).
- The inhabitants of this parish have a dynamic and modern lifestyle.
- A landscape strongly marked by the contrast of the nature of the mountains and the skyline that will make up the different towers that are built, a symbol of modernity.
Andorra la Vella (Capital – Services)
- Andorra Capital. The government and the parliament are in Andorra, the judicial services.
- Excellent commercial offer, various recreational, sports and cultural facilities, gastronomy, etc.
- The urban and natural environment are closely related.
- Andorra La Vella is divided into three towns: Andorra La Vella, Santa Coloma and La Margineda.
Sant Julià de Lòria (Well connected – Good Weather)
- Only 6 km from the capital and 4 km from the Spanish border, its location makes it ideal for its residents, combining nature and relaxation.
- It has the Naturland outdoor activities centre, an ideal place to spend time with the family in the middle of nature.
- It is made up of Aixirivall, Aixovall, Aubinyà, Bixessari, Certers, Fontaneda, Juberri, Llumeneres, Nagol and Sant Julià de Loria.
- The urban centres of Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany are the best choices if you want to live in the centre.
Types of residential areas
In every parish there are small villages with beautiful residential areas.
Residential areas:
- Can Diumenge in Escaldes-Engordany.
- Andorra la Vella in the same area as the Andorra Park Hotel and the Sant Ermengol School.
- Els Oriosos in La Massana.
- Pleta d'Ordino in Ordino.
- Pleta de l'Aldosa in La Massana.
- Pleta del Tarter in Canillo.
- Sispony and Escàs, both in La Massana.
- Cortals d'Encamp or Vila en en Encamp