ride along the Mediterranean coast ended in a spontaneous trip to Andorra. So far, I knew very little about this small principality situated between France and Spain. I'd imagine that it is a little larger issue of the Principality of Monaco. Not exactly ...
first impression is more than admiration zdziwnienie.
Andorra is the largest of the mini-states in Europe, is beautifully situated, but arriving there from France, when it finally at an altitude of over 2400 m can get to the border crossing have to put up with a lot of surprises. First of all, Andorra does not have highways, main streets, only 6, all the happiness asphalted, which can not be said of the side streets. Landscapes for lovers of the mountains are undoubtedly beautiful, but the architecture leaves much to be desired. Andorra is focused mainly on tourism - see it at the border. Hotels, mainly for winter sports lovers and a great number of shops. Duchy is a true tax haven, country does not impose taxes on most of the articles - it can be seen at every step. Tourists buyer alcohol, cigarettes, luxury goods (cosmetics, designer clothes, etc). Customs regulations allow, however, limited number of export goods, in connection the border control at the exit a little deviate from the border control at the time of communism in Poland. Maybe are even worse, the car was striped of my predecessors was hardly the prime factors.
Andorra I've traveled the length and breadth and I met there, the airport, only a (possibly private) for small latadelek and several "stops" for helicopters. Miedznarodowe nearest major airports are located in Toulouse or Barcelona. Railway lines also do not possess, actually not surprising at such altitudes. Where he only depart buses. May Taxi ranks only in the capital and in Escaldes-Engordany, but can be ordered from virtually any place.
course May reduce speed: 90 km / h in built up areas 40 km / hour!!
Andorra wspólksiestwem, heads of state are the English bishop and the president of France.
Native Andorczyków unless there is a little (a situation similar to that in Monaco), the more that citizenship can be bought only after 25 years. Most are Hispanic, Portuguese and French. Such languages \u200b\u200balso be heard at every step, although the official language is the official Catalan.
Native Andorczyków unless there is a little (a situation similar to that in Monaco), the more that citizenship can be bought only after 25 years. Most are Hispanic, Portuguese and French. Such languages \u200b\u200balso be heard at every step, although the official language is the official Catalan.
Andorra Even though I do not belong to the EU, the euro is legal tender.
The fact that Andorra is a tax haven is conspicuous particularly in the capital, where there are numerous banks and headquarters of international companies.
Overall, however, can say that as opposed to Monaco, which is a haven for millionaires, Andorra is a paradise for hikers only. Consequently, Monaco is characterized by its wealth and opulence combined with elegance, but mainly Andorra - bezgusciem.
However, being in those regions should definitely choose a day trip, and for lovers of winter sports is undoubtedly an interesting alternative.
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