Stores, Malls or Markets in Andorra

Because Andorra was a tax free area, so everything is more cheaper than other place in Europe, so mostly people come here for shopping.... And I found it that yes it's more cheaper than in France and Spain.... You can around for shopping in Andorra de la Vella or in Pas de la Casa, the small border city inside Andorra.

Andorra is littered with shops selling everything from perfume to electronics to alcohol and tobacco. The reason for this is that the whole country advertises itself as a duty-free shopping haven. As you enter the country you see mini-malls almost instantly. I noticed that a lot of the businesses that usually accompany shopping, like restaurants and hairdressers aren't really to be seen, so I would have to say there is a very strong emphasis on the actual shopping rather than the shopping experience. There is also a strong emphasis on luxury goods over consumer goods.

What to buy: To be honest, I didn't think coming here would save you a lot of money unlesss you really intended to spend a lot of money. Things are moderately cheaper than in Spain, but still aren't as cheap as what we can get them for in the States. If you intend to buy quite a bit, the savings will add up, but I wouldn't come here to shop for more than one or two items. Gasoline is much cheaper though.

What to pay: European prices minus a little bit.

Pas de la Casa is a small border village just inside Andorra. It offers duty free good particularly perfume / after shave, alcohol and cigarettes, leather / sports goods, electrical and some designer clothes shops.

Its on the French side of Andorra and people form France do some of their shopping here for duty free goods.

A word of warning though cars are searched quite often leaving it so if you are over your allowances there is a good chance of getting caught......

What to buy: mainly alcohol and cigarettes....you know for a healthy life style...all that fresh mountain air ..well you do need an antidote to it !