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Every time we get closer to returning to work and school, but the summer is not over yet! Take advantage of the last days of this season and escape to Andorra to live unforgettable days with your family. Here are some of the things you can do together. Family Adventure In summer, the domain of Grandvalira offers a wide range of different activities for all tastes and ages. More specifically in the Canillo Mon (t) Magic Family Park, you can practice canoeing, play mini-golf, do acrojump … or simply stroll through Fornatura, where you can observe the flora and fauna of Andorra alone or accompanied by a guide . A day full of fun and excitement in the mountains! An aquatic experience One of the almost obligatory visits in Andorra is the Termoludic of Caldea. In it, you can enjoy yourself while you feel the benefits of the hot springs of Escaldes-Engordany in your body. In addition, if your children are between 3 and 8 years old, they can enter the spa world with the new Likids space, where they can play, participate in activities and even receive treatments specially designed for them. Check out our Hotel + Caldea offer here. 100% Mountain Take advantage of the sun and the good temperatures to enter the forests and mountains of the country. Depending on your physical condition, choose one of the 54 marked paths and discover some of the places and magical corners hidden in these paths. A walk during which the smallest ones will be able to interact directly with the nature of the Pyrenees. Do not hesitate, book your end of summer getaway to Andorra with Hotel El Tarter and say goodbye to this station in a fun way with your whole family.

You have probably written down all the activities or places to go during your visit to Andorra. One of the almost obligatory visits is the Thermoludic of CALDEA, a space in which to recover energies and to feel all the benefits of the thermal waters of Escaldes-Engordany in a fun way. Don’t you know it about it yet? The Thermoludic In March 1994, after years of planning and construction, CALDEA opened its doors, offering visitors the opportunity to experiment with thermal water in all its states and forms. The original area, which we now know as the Thermoludic, has indoromanic baths in which to feel the effects of heat / cold contrast in your muscles, an exterior lagoon in which to swim against the current or simply float while observing the mountains that surround you and a central lagoon in which to find swan necks, jets of water of different intensities and 4 hydromassage baths. In the fitness area, you can visit a sirocco bath, saunas with relaxing lights, a hammam, a polar passage and even an Icelandic bath in which to dip your feet in cold water. In addition, the youngest of the family will be able to discover the world of spa in LIKIDS, the new space for children between 3 and 8 years old. A place where they can play with water, practice activities like baby yoga or receive treatments specially designed for them. Aquatic nights Every night of August, at 9:40 p.m., the central lagoon of Caldea becomes a stage where you will live a magical moment with the live music of Javi Lin’s violin, finalist of the 2016 edition of Got Talent Spain , with the show CASCADE. Lin will be accompanied by acrobatics with fabrics and games of lights and water that you can see without leaving the lagoon! This August, don’t forget to put your swimsuit in your suitcase! Book your Andorra getaway with the Hotel El Tarter and live in first person a unique experience in the water in the Thermoludic of CALDEA.

It’s mid-summer, but the fun is not over! During August and September you still have the opportunity to attend and even participate in major sporting events. Do you want to know which ones? Below, we detail them. La Vuelta If you are a fan of cycling, surely in your calendar you will have marked the start of the Tour of Spain. Enjoy two of the most intense stages of this competition on 21 and 22 August, when the best runners pass through Andorra. They will arrive on Monday after leaving from Prades Conflent Canigó and cross Alto de la Peguera, Coll de la Rabassa and Alto de la Comella, after almost 160km race. They will return to the road the next day to start the 4th stage of this competition until reaching Tarragona. A much flatter stage but that promises to give us many surprises in its first kilometers. La Purito And if what you like is to compete on your bike, do not miss the third edition of La Purito that will take place on August 6th. This year, Joaquim Purito Rodríguez Oliver and the Sprint Club of Andorra use La Vuelta again in 2011. In it, riders will have to overcome 5 mountain passes: the Beixalís pass, the Ordino pass, The Rabassa, the Col de la Gallina and the Alto de la Comella and reach the Cortals d’Encamp. A test with a total of 145km and only recommended to the most prepared. And if you want to participate but are still a beginner, you can also aim for the initiation course (about 25km) and intermediate (about 80km). Spartan Race If you’re more into running with your legs, you cannot miss the Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle course. In this competition, you can choose from 3 types of categories according to your physical preparation: Sprint, Super and Beast. In addition, you can also participate in the Endurance category, in which you will test your physical and mental limits. You have a date on September 16th! Prepare your suitcase, book your Andorra getaway with the Hotel El Tarter and participate in the best sporting events this summer.

Grandvalira is known for being the largest ski area in southern Europe, but did you know that in summer it becomes a territory where to live a thousand and one adventures? Here are some of the activities you can do during the warmer months of the year. On two wheels At more than 1,800 meters of altitude in the sector Soldeu, is the Grandvalira Bike Park. An area dedicated to mountain biking that has 13 routes adapted to different level of difficulty, from the green track for those who practice this sport for the first time to the Nou Ubac 2, a track 100% natural only suitable for experts. You do these itineraries alone or sign up to the school of the Bikepark in which you can start practicing this sport or perfect your technique. Adrenaline circuit From the minds of the brothers Jordi and Marc Gené, comes the Karting Marc Gené El Tarter. A path of 500 meters with Tecpro technology in which you can enjoy the speed alone or with a member of your family thanks to the new two-seat kart. And if you want to feel like a true racing driver, don’t hesitate to participate in one of the “Mini Grand Prix” … Will you be the one who crosses the finish line in first position? Fun for all the family In Canillo, in the middle of the mountain, is the Family Park Mon (t) Magic. A large area surrounded by nature where you can have fun with those who want to practice archery, canoe, zip line, araphoe and many more things while discovering the flora and fauna typical of the Pyrenees. A moment of tranquility And if you prefer calmer activities, you can also spend part of your day playing Golf in the highest field in Europe, located at 2,250m high. An area designed by Jeremy Pern that has an extension of 16 hectares where you will find 9-hole par 33. Don’t hesitate, book now your summer holidays in Andorra and live unforgettable days with the activities of Grandvalira.

Summer holidays are just around the corner and it’s time to get ready and organize everything to go on a trip. Taking the road and visiting a new place is always an experience for the little ones. Here are some tips to make this summer, your family trip to Andorra is perfect. Do not forget the documentation Before embarking on the journey, check that you have all the necessary documentation to travel. We recommend doing this a few weeks before the day of departure in case it is necessary to renew a document. If you come to spend the holidays in Andorra, it is very important that you do not miss your passports, the family book if the children are accompanied by their parents or, if they go with people who are not their legal guardians, a special permit to leave the country that You can ask at the police or at the town hall. In addition, so that you do not have to worry about anything, consult with your country the different health agreements and other possible documents that you should carry. The exit If you want to avoid the “How much is missing?” And the “Is there much?” And the children are overwhelmed during the trip, you must choose the best time of day to start your trip. The best option is to choose hours like the first in the morning, or just after eating, since the children will sleep and will not realize that they are traveling. Inside the car Although during the trips you are sitting, it is important to recover energy to minimize tiredness. Prepare a bag with bottles of water, some fruit and some snack (and do not forget a plastic bag in case of dizziness!). In addition to avoid boredom, you can carry some board game in travel format or invent your own game for fun during the journey. Book your stay in Andorra, prepare your luggage and spend a different summer in the Pyrenees.

Little by little the days are getting longer and longer and the sun is getting stronger. And with this change of time, our minds begin to think about the summer and what we will do during the holidays. Whether you are already planning to come to Andorra or are not yet sure of your plans, we present 3 propositions with which to have fun in our country this summer. Fun in the mountains Grandvalira is known for its 200km of ski slopes in winter, but during the summer months this becomes an area full of activities for the whole family. In the Family Park of Canillo, you can practice minigolf, acrojmp, canoe, archery, tubbing … Or if you prefer, stroll through the mountains in arapahoe, a kind of dog-drawn scooter, or discover fauna and flora Of the Pyrenees in the circuit Fornaventura. And if you prefer the strong emotions, just 200 meters from the Hotel El Tarter, you will find the Marc Gené Karting. A circuit of 650 meters in which let the adrenaline travel through your body. The Circus of the Sun returns For the fifth consecutive year, Cirque du soleil brings to Andorra an exclusive and free show. This summer, with SCALADA: STELAR, the Canadian company will take us through acrobatics, unique numbers, lights and music to a futuristic universe. From the 2 to the 30 of July from Tuesday to Saturday you will be able to attend one of the most anticipated appointments of the year in the country of the Pyrenees. In addition, will have an extra session on Sunday 30 July to mark the arrival of the Tour de France The most spectacular art Andorra has a great novelty for this summer and is that porfin have opened the doors of the Thyssen museum. A space where you can find emblematic works of the art world. During this year, you can enjoy the exhibition “Scenarios”, an exhibition of paintings by artists such as Monet, Bihorel or Gaugin among many others. Book your holidays in Andorra and live these and many more plans this summer alone, with friends or with your family.

From time to time, there is nothing like enjoying a getaway with the person you love the most. At the Hotel Del Tarter we propose you three plans with which you will live a perfect getaway in Andorra. Do you want to discover them? A romantic meal Sharing an evening in the light of candles is a classic of romanticism. In Andorra, you can discover the most typical dishes of the Pyrenees in the restaurants – borda of the country. This way, you can enjoy the gastronomy of the country surrounded by the history and tradition of the old rural houses of the area. An afternoon of thermalism You, bubbles and thermal water. How does it sound? One of the visits that you cannot skip in your visit to our small country is to spend a few hours in the thermal waters of CALDEA. There, you will be able to discover the most playful side of thermal baths in the thermoludic space or relax and enjoy the company in INÚU. In addition, if you wish, you can even have a massage together in a private spa! The best rest After a day visiting Andorra, enjoying the wide range of activities within your reach or skiing in Grandvalira… it is time to find rest in our suite, located only 200 meters away from the ski slopes. Good company in the living room, a nice bath in the hydrotherapy bathtub or watching the stars from the bed through the mansard roof window are just some of the proposals that you can live in our suite. Book your stay in Andorra with the hotel of the Tarter and live in couple a few unforgettable days and full of experiences.

During the winter, there is nothing that we want more than spending the day skiing in Grandvalira. But what can we do when the slopes are closed? At the Hotel El Tarter we propose you to visit Caldea, the largest thermal center in southern Europe and one of the most emblematic sites in Andorra. The thermal water In the center of our small country, more specifically in Escaldes-Engordany, thermal water rise at more than 70ºC. These are precisely those that are used in Caldea by their composition. Their high levels of minerals such as sodium, calcium and potassium among many others, give them the perfect qualities for you to recover after a day of skiing. Once you immerse yourself in the central lagoon of the thermoludic space, you will feel as the fatigue fades from your muscles and as the accumulated tension disappears. The installations The thermal space of Caldea offers you different areas to know the thermoludism, the most fun side of the thermalism. Discover the effects of temperature changes on your body in indomoric baths, feel how eucalyptus fills your lungs in the hammam or simply stretch out on one of the bubble beds of the outer lagoon while admiring the surrounding mountains. The possibilities are endless! For children Caldea has a new space totally designed for the little ones: LIKIDS. In it, while the parents walk through the rest of the facilities, the youngest ones will be able to play with other children of their age, listen to a story or discover the world of the treatments with masks of yogurt or manicures. An experience that will familiarize them with the spa world. If you want to come to Andorra this Carnival holiday, or you are already planning your family getaway for Easter, book your room at Hotel El Tarter and live some unforgettable days. You’ll just need your skis and your swimsuit!

Five years after their first performance in the country of the Pyrenees, Cirque du Soleil will return this year to present his new show: SCALADA: STELAR. Keep reading and don’t miss the first details that have been unveiled about this event. A new chapter Year after year, the famous Canadian company has brought us a series of shows under the name of SCALADA. Outdoor shows that have made us travel to different worlds or to the most emblematic legends of our country. With STELAR, we will accompany two brothers to a futuristic universe full of acrobatics, unique numbers, lights and music. From July the 2nd to the 30th, 2017, technology and magic will be present another summer to make us live a unique moment. The enclosure This year the show will feature 22 performances, one more than last year, to which up to 5,000 people will be able to attend per performance. SCALADA: STELAR will take place the nights from Tuesday to Saturday and will have a special session on the night of July the 30th coinciding with the passage of the Tour de France in Andorra. An appointment you cannot miss Discovering one of the stories of Cirque du Soleil has become over the years one of the essential activities if you visit our country. Although the themes are different, the different editions have one thing in common: Andorra. SCALADA: STELAR, like its predecessors, will be an outdoor and exclusive show, so you can only enjoy it in July. In a few months, we will not only be able to present you more details about this new show, but also we will bring you the best offers so you can see it without worrying about anything. Start organizing your getaway to Andorra and don’t miss the opportunity to discover SCALADA: STELAR

In a month, the best junior riders in the world will return to the Grandvalira slopes to participate in one of the most important competitions of the season: the Freeride Junior World Championships. Here we explain you everything about this event that you will be able to see February. The event Between February the 3rd and February the 9th, 60 skiers from 15 different countries from Europe, North America and Oceania will gather in Encamp, more precisely at the Peak Alt de Cubil. These skiers that are between 15 and 18 years old are the future promises of this off-piste ski modality, which is gaining more fans. The area in which the race will take place is one of the highest in the domain of Grandvalira. Its northern orientation makes the snow in it perfect for freeriding. In the Pico Alt de Cubil there are vertical channels, areas of rocks and a great incline that will make this competition demanding for the participants and spectacular for the spectators. For freeride lovers If you are a fan of this ski modality, besides attending the event, you can start or improve your technique with one of the titled monitors of Grandvalira. In addition, this year, the ski domain has opened two new slopes in the sector of Grau Roig, the Toboggan and the Circuit Cross, which can be reached through the two-seater ski lift Coma 3 and where you can practice both freeride and freestyle. And to make sure that you don’t miss anything from this competition and that you can enjoy the snow as long as possible, book your getaway to Andorra at the El Tarter Hotel. This way, once you wake up and you are ready, you can walk to the slopes, since we are only 200 meters away from them. Get your skis ready and see the Freeride Junior World Championships in Grandvalira this winter.