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 TRAFFIC IN ANDORRA LA VELLA by matcrazy1
In Andorra la Vella it took me some longer time to find a space for my car on a street and I was looking exclusively for free of charge parking space. I had to drive up and down steep and narrow streets to park a car on backstreet. The traffic became heavy in late afternoon but thanks to great job of policewomen it worked smooth.
Well, it's better to learn driving mountain, winding and icy/snowy roads as well as steep, narrow roads before heading to Andorra especially when you want to drive off the main Spain-France highway.
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Believe it or not, you can actually get lost in Andorra. You will appreciate this when you go to look for a street sign, only to find out that the Andorrans just don't label their streets.
You will be happy to know that even if you do get lost, there is an inherent logic to the towns of Andorra. Because all the towns sit in a valley, they each have a shape which is somehting like a badly rolled cigarette, fat in the middle and tapered on the ends. By looking at the hills above, never a problem in Andorra, you should get some idea where in the town you are. Leave a Comment
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The biggest danger is Andorra's kamikaze drivers. These people must believe in reincarnation: 'Who cares if I get killed in a traffic accident? One life down, thousands to go!' The Andorran drivers always exceed the speed limit, do not slow down for the mountain curves and passes that make up 99% of their country, and have no pitty on the terrified non-Andorran tourists. (The Spanish drivers are only marginally better than their Andorran counterparts.) For that matter, in the winter months, the dangerous roads can become treacherous as well. Snow tires are a must if you plan to come during ski season. Given the horrid drivers, roller coaster mountain roads and sometimes small parking facilities, buying the collision insurance on your rental car is probably a sensible thing to do. Also, Andorra is prone to traffic jams at its borders on the weekends as the French and Spanish enter the country to take advantage of the tax free shopping or to ski in the winter months. The jams are not only caused by the traffic volume, but because Andorra is not a member of the European Union and therefore all cars must go through customs. Be advised, the customs inspectors are extremely aggressive, so don't try to hide anything. You will only be penalized if you get caught, otherwise you will be allowed to pass through without paying duty - the exceptions to this being alcohol and tobacco products, which will be taxed, though you will still make a modest savings compared to France or Spain. Leave a Comment
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When boarding/skiing the obvious cautions should be taken - don't go off alone without telling anyone especially if the weather is bad, be careful when going off piste, and never ever sledge on your snowboard without your leash - ahem....!!!
Also a word of warning when taking in some Apres Board/Ski - it snows (obviously) and the streets aren't kept that clear especially at pub closing time, so when you're staggering your way back up or down the streets to your bed be careful as the streets freeze almost immediately. I found that walking with my hands in both pockets after a few pitchers of the local ale wasn't a good idea - I slipped and landed chin first on an icy road owch! However there was a little surgery just around the corner especially for these little accidents and they had me stiched up in no time!!!!
DON'T FORGET TO GET INSURANCE TO COVER MISHAPS SUCH AS THESE! We met some people who's friend has fell whilst skiing and had to be airlifted off the mountain - he had no insurance and was faced with a bill of £1000's Leave a Comment
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Road accidents. We saw several. Andorrans drive big cars fast on poor roads. Road from Andorra la Vella to Soldeu worst. Little crime. Parking wardens everywhere in Andorra La vella Leave a Comment
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 Traffic jam before the French
border. by F.LadeLeave a Comment
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IN all seriousness: boars. I've literally fled two separate picnics because of them. And for some reason, my countrymen have a hard time keeping their dogs on their property. With boars, go up a tree as fast and high as you can. They'll leave you alone eventually. With dogs, your best bet usually is to grab a stick and scream at them while charging at them and swinging. Don't corner them though.
NEVER (I repeat *never*) eat ANYTHING with mayonnaise in the summer, I don't care HOW fancy the restaurant it. And don't trust the tap water. Unless you want a visit from my Sicilian friend Sal Monella. Leave a Comment
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Think about the weather, we heard nothing about snow only about a storm around the coast of Spain but weather conditions high up do change very quickly. Leave a Comment
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