A Day Trip to Andorra from Barcelona, Andorra la Vella, Andorra

We had researched the best way to visit Andorra and it seemed the best way was from Barcelona. A mere 3hr and 18 minutes and 191 km away to be precise. We debated visiting in wintertime, but summer was also supposed to be pretty spectacular and so with a bit of research we booked the 7.40am ALSA bus for €18 each from Barcelona Nord Station arriving into Andorra La Vella at 11.40.

Our first impressions when we arrived were that this was a pretty special place; we were in a lovely little town surrounded by imposing, but spectacular mountains.

What we didn’t know however was that our phones wouldn’t work here so we had no idea where we were heading! A quick food and drink stop with some wifi allowed us to do some research. We decided we would head to Placa del Noble, a rooftop square which offered great views across the city.

Heading away from the Placa across the footbridge we found ourselves in what looked like an Old Town; quaint streets with bars and restaurants and then we came across Casa de la Vall; an historic house and headquarters of the general council of Andorra.

Casa de la Vall was built in 1580 by the Busqet family but acquired by the Consella de la terra in 1702, becoming one of the oldest and most continuous paliaments in Europe, the Consell General. The house was open to visitors and when we enquired it was a very modest €5 each with a map and an audio guide; the staff were extremely friendly and so we decided to have a look round. The upper floor hosted the Assembley Room, the Passos Perduts Hall and the kitchen with a very impressive hearth. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).