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 I IN FRONT OF PERFUMERIA, FRANCE-ANDORRA BORDER by matcrazy1 Driving to Andorra in 1994 I was attacked by numerous advertisings which reminded me many times that Andorra was a tax free area. Indeed, it is currently a prosperous country mainly because of tourism and its status as a tax haven. Andorra is not a full member of the European Union, but enjoys a special relationship with it, such as being treated as an EU member for trade in manufactured goods (no tariffs) and as a non-EU member for agricultural products. Andorra has no own currency. It uses euros. I checked a few various shops starting from this "perfumeria" located by main highway at the French border crossing point. Well, the prices were a bit (maybe 10%) lower than I used to see in my coutry that time. Later on Urszula was doing window shopping in Andorra la Vella along main through street.
Urszula found some great looking shoes and surely her most wanted caps/huts.
That time everything was far too expensive for us although less expensive than in France or Spain. Especially electronics, watches and traditionally high taxed in Europe parfumes, booze, cigarettes and gas/petrol may be still a bit less expensive. Leave a Comment
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 Punt de Trobada by trotador Right when you get in from Barcelona border it is the first stop... or the last depending if you want to buy when you get in to the country or when you get out.... Punt de Trobada is like a department store, it has everything for a good price. For hard drinker this is the place, but remember police might stop you when you get out... ask in the stores. For cheese lovers too. Leave a Comment Theme: Department Store
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This unique store located in El-Serrat Canillo should be a must-visit during your stay in Andorra. It's a lot of fun. Here you can sample many delicious flavored whiskeys which are distilled specially by the store. Delicious slices of hams and salchichon (salamis) are generously offered as you sample the liquours. The store stocks many other gourmet items--which can also be sampled-- including Spanish sweets such as Turron--a kind of nougat made from nuts and honey. Upstairs you can browse kitchen and other housewares.
Crema Catalana and Ermita--two distinct liquours of Catalan Andorra. The first is an eggnog-like potion and the second a honey-whiskey which is served up warm. Yummy! Most of the bodega's liquours have these rock-candy-like formations in each bottle, making them very attractive item to give as gifts. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: Ctra. Canillo a RansolPhone: 376-852-472Directions: On Andorra's principal roadOther Contact: grupcm@andorra.ad
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by trotador It used to be a place to go for shoping as everything used to have a great price, actually electronics were so cheap. Today prices are very similar everywhere I mean between Spain and Andorra, may be if you come from other countries you find Andorra cheaper. When I go there I buy beers and food as I find stuff it is so hard to find in Spain. Be carfull when you buy alcohol and cigarrets, you should declare in the border, otherwise...... Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Casa del Fromatge by dlandt This is a large shop that specializes in cheese. The picture shows one large tub of many, which features Spanish cheeses (tellingly in Catalan). Other tubs have Dutch, Catalan, French, and Italian cheeses as well as a miscellaneous section. You can buy local Andorran cheeses, most of which seem to be made from goat's milk (think "capra" if you're having language issues and you very well might) because of the mountains. The Andorran cheeses i tried were quite smoothe, very flavorful, and a real treat.
I liked a lot of the cheeses but we only bought a few. Some of the local Andorran cheeses came home with us as gifts
Premium price Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: C/Canals 4Phone: (376) 80 75 75Directions: Andorra la Vella, right off the main street and visible from that streetOther Contact: info@lacasadelformatge.com
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by sourbugger This chain seems to be everywhere in Andorra. They actually have about 30 outlets. Prices are very similar or the same in each store but what differs is the "freebies" they give away. Last time, in february, I received a BOSS suit holder just for one purchase of aftershave.
Prices here are better than duty free - so buy up perfume / beauty sets for yourself and for gifts.
Save about 40% compared to UK high-street prices Leave a Comment Theme: Bath and BeautyAddress: all over Andorra la vella and elsewhere in Andorra
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by sourbugger What makes it special are it's prices. On repeated visits to Andorra over years for skiing I have consistently found this place to be the cheapest place in town for booze, fags, electical and just about anything else this place sells form umbrellas to snowboards. If it was a menagarie it would sell everything from Aardvarks to Zygotes.
Spirits (especially whiskey) is the obvious choice. Perfumes are also good value - see other tips.
Whiskey can be as low as 3 Euros a bottle - but it's Spanish and on the rough side. you can definetly get a reasonable bottle for under 10 Euros Leave a Comment Theme: Department StoreAddress: Main road in Andorra la vella (Escaldes engordany)Directions: Head up the hill towards el tartar from the centre of town. It's on your left as it starts going uphill.
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 Just because it has a kilt on.... by sourbugger n/a
When buying Whisky in Andorra be very careful to see where it is made. Sometimes bottle can look very "Scottish" with the logo and typeface used but the stuff inside has never been near Scotland in it's life. The Same applies to other drinks like Gin , but, the the quality is usually not quite so distinguishable from the real stuff.
very variable - don't buy too cheap ! Leave a Comment Theme: Food and Drink
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In Andorra there are a lot of shop that sell tobacco and liquor, but when you return to Spain or French the police check what you've buy in Andorra. You must hide the cigarette or the bottle in your baggages but the baggages must be in disorder cause when the policeman say you open the baggage car he see the chaos and say: "Good, you can go on..." Call me lucky but with my face I can go everywhere without suspect... : ) : P Leave a Comment Theme: Discount Store
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- Photographyc material - Electronic tools - Sport clothes and complements
The price are lower compared to Spain Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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