Andorra has no airports or train stations. (Image: Getty)
Tucked away in the Pyrenees between and , may be small, but it’s packed with charm.
Despite its tiny size of just 180 square miles it’s a hotspot for who come for its breathtaking views and .
But one thing visitors won’t find in this microstate is an or .
Andorra is one of the few countries in , along with , San Marino, Liechtenstein, and , without an airport.
The nearest airports are in , or in Carcassonne and Perpignan, .
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Andorra is famous for its ski slopes. (Image: Getty)
Andorra is only accessible by road. (Image: Getty)
Train travel isn’t an option either with the closest railway station being L’Hospitalet-près-l’Andorre, about 15 miles away in France.
Instead, Andorra is accessible by road, with scenic routes weaving through its mountainous landscape.
Driving in from Spain means taking the N-145 from La Seu d’Urgell, while routes from France, including the N-22 and N-320, pass through the Coll de Puymorens tunnel.
Despite the extra effort to get there, Andorra attracts millions of visitors annually.
According to Statista, the principality welcomed over five million tourists in 2021, a staggering number for a population of just over 85,000.
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Andorra welcomes millions of tourists every year. (Image: Getty)
Andorra is full of historic charm. (Image: Getty)
Tourism accounts for 80% of the country’s GDP, with visitors flocking for its duty-free shopping, cheap fuel, and winter sports.
Ski resorts like Soldeu and walking trails, such as the Tristaina Lake Trail and Valle de Incles, make Andorra a year-round destination.
There is also something for thrill-seekers who can try Tobotronc, the world’s longest alpine slide at 3.3 miles long.
While Andorra isn’t part of the or Schengen Zone, it uses the euro and follows some EU trade rules.
Its low taxes – just 10% on higher incomes – make it attractive to expats, with two-thirds of residents being non-Andorrans.