Created in 1978, Escaldes-Engordany shares the borders with Andorra Le Vella and Encamp. It is the second-largest parish and city in Andorra after Andorra La Vella. The population of the country has risen to 17,000 people and has an enthralling beauty with a number of cafes, galleries, shopping malls. and tourism spots. Visiting Escaldes-Engordany will let you explore the city with many fun activities, historical museums, along with the entertainment and leisure places that would shove your tiredness away. Here is an insight into Escaldes-Engordany that will et you understand the city and explore it in fun and adventurous ways.
1- Historical Sights
In Escaldes-Engordany you will see a number of historical places or buildings that narrated the story of the past through their collection i.e. museums. The second largest prish in Andorra has many museums such as The Perfume Museum, armen Thyssen, Museum / Museu Carmen Thyssen Church of Sant Pere Martir / Església de Sant Pere Màrtir, and Sant Miquel Engolasters Church of Sant Jaume. Each of the museums is interesting and spellbinding that visitors are awe-struck by the innovation and charm of the museums.
2- Churches
Escaldes-Engordany has abundnce of churches. The parish houses the well-known churches of Andorra. Some of the churches located in Escaldes-Engordany are Pere Martir Church, Sant Miquel d’Engolasters Church, Saint James Church, and much more. The churches here were mostly built in the 12th century. As the matter of fact, many of the exteriors of the churches are still stored and used in the churches. The architecture of the churches is quite mind-boggling as you will see the gothic and romanesque architecture in the churches. The visit to churches is absolutely free, but it’s recommended to check the time frame so that you face no problem and travel easily.
3- Food and shopping
Food and Shopping are the blood of tourism and traveling places. Who else Foesnt love to eat food and do shopping? One never gets enough of them. A tidbit related to Andorra is that the shopping is tax-free and that makes it much more attractive for the tourists. In Escaldes-Engordany, there are many famous restaurants and shopping outlets from where you can enjoy to the fullest. The famous restaurants of the second-largest Parish are Pizza Hut, KFC, Cheese’s Art Restaurant, and other than these you can visit the stalls that offer local and international food. For shopping, you can visit Center Commercial Illa Carlemany, Center Commercial Prat de Les Oques, and Av. Carlemany Street.
4- How to reach the Escaldes?
To reach Escaldes-Engodarny, you can either travel by road or by air. The city shares borders with Spain, however, the nearest airport is located in France. The name of the airport is Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport. To travel by road, you will need to take the road to Andorra Le Vella and then the route to Escaldes is not a big deal. You can also travel on foot by entering from Spain or France.
