Andorra la Vella Off The Beaten Path

 
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Hang on the rocks
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HOUSES HANG ON THE ROCKS, ANDORRA LA VELLA

When I walked a little bit futher west of the old town, I saw houses hang on high rock cliffs with balconies overlooking the valley down. They were built in typical for Pyrenees style: made of natural stones and rocks, covered by gable roofs and had wooden balconies.

In contrast to vast valleys I have seen in the Alps, the valley of Andorra la Vella is relatively narrow. Thus there is no much space for the next buildings. The other reason for construction edificies higher and higher is air pollution from traffic down in the bottom of the valley. And the views over the mountains and valley from these hanging high in the rocks houses have to be spectacular.

Written Oct 29, 2006

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Observation area in the border of the city
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Climbing up

Above the parking for busses is a long observation area. Everyone can get there using stone stairs. From the observation area is a great view to Andorra la Vella and mountains.

Written Jan 19, 2005

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Loner River
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Valira's River

Loner River in Andorra la Vella is Valira. It is typical mountain river with fast and cold water.

Written Jan 19, 2005

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This was a shot looking back...
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This was a shot looking back on the road from Foix France over the Pyranees.

Written Aug 24, 2002

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This building is a youth...
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This building is a youth hostel in Andorra.

Written Aug 24, 2002

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Just a little shack along a...
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Just a little shack along a river in the middle of nowhere, but a nice photo op..

Written Aug 24, 2002

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On the way we encountered the...
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On the way we encountered the quaint town of PAL..the picture speaks for itself...

Written Aug 24, 2002

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