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
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
Loner River in Andorra la Vella is Valira. It is typical mountain river with fast and cold water.
Written Jan 19, 2005
This was a shot looking back on the road from Foix France over the Pyranees.
Written Aug 24, 2002
This building is a youth hostel in Andorra.
Written Aug 24, 2002
Just a little shack along a river in the middle of nowhere, but a nice photo op..
Written Aug 24, 2002
On the way we encountered the quaint town of PAL..the picture speaks for itself...
Written Aug 24, 2002
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A: Due to the mountainous nature of Andorra, there is only one road entering Andorra from France, and only one road entering Andorra from Spain. There are no train lines or...
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Andorra la Vella is the capital of Andorra, it is a small capital for this small country in the midle of the Pyrinees. The city is beautiful during the winter with the snow or even with the hot sun in...
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Andorra is in the Southwestern Europe in the east of Pyrenees between France and Spain. Andorra consists of 7 regions: Canillo, Encamp, Ordino, la Massana, Andorra la Vella, Sant Julia de Lora and...
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Orlikins goes to Andorra la Vella

Andorra la Vella incorporates another town called Escaldes-Endgornay, which can be a bit confusing. Basically Escaldes' main st - Ave Carlmany stretches downhill and you see a sign "Benvinguts a...
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