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Destination Guides - Europe / Andorra
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| This is a relatively safe place to visit with very little street crime. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| The European Heath Insurance Card does not provide health cover in Andorra. Be aware that due to Andorra's elevated position, the effects of consuming alcohol can be more pronounced -you may get drunk more easily than usual. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
2 |
4 |
9 |
11 |
15 |
19 |
18 |
14 |
12 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
4 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
10 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
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| This is a very small, landlocked, mountainous country nestled in the Pyrennes between France and Spain. It is a popular ski resort so expect plenty of snow in the winter months. Summers are warm. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Andorra la Vella, Andorra
| Friday |
Max Temp: 20°C (68°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: SSW, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1021mb, Humidity: 36%, Sunrise: 07:29CEST, Sunset: 20:13CEST |
| Saturday |
Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 9°C (48°F), Wind Direction: SSW, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1016mb, Humidity: 36%, Sunrise: 07:30CEST, Sunset: 20:11CEST |
| Sunday |
Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1017mb, Humidity: 42%, Sunrise: 07:31CEST, Sunset: 20:09CEST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Customs are similiar to those in Spain. Smoking is common. Andorra has strict rules on the possession and use of illegal drugs and applies a zero tolerance. |
| Getting Around |
| The nearest airports are Barcelona or Toulouse. There is only 1 major road route which runs from east to west. Buses and minibuses link villages. It is common practice to share taxis. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, Epiphany on 6 January,Constitution Day on 14 March, Labour Day on 1 May, St John the Baptist Day on 24 June, Andorra La Vella Festival from 2-4 August, Meritxell Day on 8 September, All Saints on 1 November, St Charles' Day on 4 November, Immaculate Conception Day on 8 December, Christmas Day on 25 December and St Stephen's Day on 26 December. Other Christian holidays for 2010 include: Lent which commences on 17 February, Easter from 2-5 April, Ascension Day on 16 May, Whitsun (Pentecost) on 23 May, Corpus Christi on 6 June and Assumption on 15 August. |
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| Language |
| Catalan, French and Spanish |
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| Visa Requirements |
| Not required. |
| British Embassy Details |
| There is an Honorary British Consulate in Andorra under the supervision of the British Consulate General in Barcelona. British Consulate-General Edifico Torre de Barcelona, Avienda Diagonal 477 - 13, 08036 Barcelona. Tel: (34) 93 366 6200 |
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