Travel Essentials

Andorra: What To Know Before You Go

Q: What is the emergency number in Andorra?

One number for everything: 112, Police: 110, Ambulance: 116, Fire: 118

Plugs: Types C and F, 230 V. Emergency: One number for everything 112, Police 110, Ambulance 116, Fire 118. Tipping: Not required; rounding up or 5 to 10 percent for good service is normal. Tap water: Tap water is generally safe to drink.

Open The Andorra Trip Kit

Plugs And Power

Types C and F, 230 V

Emergency Numbers

One number for everything	112
Police	110
Ambulance	116
Fire	118

Tipping

Not required; rounding up or 5 to 10 percent for good service is normal.

Water And Health

Tap water: Tap water is generally safe to drink
Vaccines: Routine vaccines
Malaria: None

Apps To Download Before You Go

Apple Pay / Google Pay: Cards and phone wallets are accepted in shops, ski resorts and most restaurants; the euro is used.
WhatsApp: Hotels, ski schools and taxi drivers use it for bookings and meeting points.
Grandvalira Resorts: The official app of the largest ski area: lift status, maps and ticket top-ups.
Vallnord: The official app for the Pal-Arinsal and Ordino-Arcalís ski areas and summer bike park.
Glovo: Delivers food and groceries in the main towns.
Booking.com: Most hotels in Andorra la Vella, Escaldes-Engordany and the ski villages are listed here.
Google Translate: Helps with Catalan menus and signs; most locals also speak Spanish and French.

Customs And Etiquette

Greetings. A handshake is normal. Friends and relatives often exchange two kisses, as in Spain and France.

Language. Catalan is the official language. Starting with 'Bon dia' is warmly received; Spanish and French are widely understood.

Mountain etiquette. Check weather and trail conditions before hiking, and leave no trash. Many refuges and lifts close outside season.

Safety And Scams

Andorra has very low crime. Mountain weather, icy roads and altitude are the real risks.

Overpriced duty-free goods. Compare prices with shops in France or Spain; not every item is cheaper.

Border queues. Customs controls on goods at the French and Spanish border can be long; do not carry goods for strangers.

Women travelers. Very safe day and night.

LGBTQ+ Travelers

Legal · Mostly Safe

Same-sex relations are legal, and civil unions have existed since 2005. Same-sex marriage was legalized in 2023, and attitudes are generally accepting.

What Things Cost

Coffee (café)	EUR 1.80	$2.10
Local bus or metro ride	EUR 2	$2.30
Mid-range restaurant meal	EUR 25	$29
Hostel bed / budget room (night)	EUR 35	$40
Mid-range hotel (night)	EUR 120	$138
Daily budget, mid-range traveler	EUR 130	$150

2026-09

Best Time To Visit

December to March is ski season with snow. June to September suits hiking and cycling. Spring and autumn are quiet and mild but some lifts and mountain huts close.

Phrases

Basic Catalan phrases · Basic Spanish phrases · Basic French phrases · Basic Portuguese phrases