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Whether it’s your first time in the snow, the first visit of your children to the slopes or you want to improve your technique, in Grandvalira you will find the ski lessons that suit your goals the best. Discover which ones there are and choose the one that suits you for this upcoming season: For adults More than 400 monitors await you on the slopes to accompany you and teach you how to ski and / or snowboard. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate level, you can participate in group classes or go for a more personalized experience with private lessons. And if you are already an expert, Grandvalira proposes you the Top Class: 6 uninterrupted hours together with an expert monitor in the area that you want to perfect and during which you will be provided with high quality material, a video of technique correction after the class and even access to a VIP room. For children If this is the first time that children put on skis, the best way to teach them is to let a monitor guide them. They can also access group or individual classes, but surely the Imaginarium program will be the ideal option for their first contact with this sport. With it, they will learn the basics of skiing through games, thus discovering how fun it is to go down the slopes. For the more adventurous And if you want to learn new tricks, improve your technique or enter the world of freestyle, at the Ski & Mountain Academy you will find the best monitors. Feel the excitement of skiing on virgin snow outside of the slopes, let the adrenaline invade your body by doing pirouettes in the El Tarter Snowpark or venture yourself into the Andorran forests in a new way practicing mountain skiing … you choose what adventure you want to live! Choose the class you prefer, book your skiing trip to Andorra with the El Tarter hotel and prepare your equipment to live the best ski season. We await you!

Temperatures drop, days get shorter and nature changes little by little … autumn arrives! Whether alone, with friends, as a couple or as a family, Andorra offers you during these months the opportunity to enjoy this station to the fullest. Discover some of the plans that await you in our small country: 100% nature The green of the mountains is transformed into a whole palette of oranges, browns, and yellows that creates incredible corners and landscapes. By bike, walking, riding a horse … the possibilities to discover the forests and roads of Andorra are endless! It crosses the nature and knows more closely the flora and, with a little luck, the typical fauna of the Pyrenees. Purchases Prepare your closet for the coldest months of the year with a shopping session on the streets and commercial avenues of Andorra. You can also find the latest technology or your favorite beauty products at very competitive prices. Also, during the fall, you can enjoy great discounts and many animations at events such as the Andorra Shopping Festival, which will make your shopping afternoon a more fun and full of surprises. More than 5,000 shops await you! Popular Festivals And if you come to All Saints, you will be able to attend the celebrations that take place in the country of the Pyrenees during those days. Activities around the streets, popular “Chestnuts festivals”, or if you like terrifying things, even Halloween parties! In addition, you can try the famous “panellets”, some sweets prepared based on pine nuts and sugar that are consumed during these dates. And to combat the cold, immerse yourself in the thermal waters of the Caldea, a space where you can feel the effects of the thermalism in your body, either in a playful way in the Termoludic, or relaxing in Inúu. Book your room at Hotel El Tarter, get away for a weekend, or spend the holidays of All Saints in Andorra and live a different autumn.

At the beginning of the year, in the upper part of Escaldes-Engordany, the former Valira Hotel reopened its doors to host the Carmen Thyssen Andorra Museum. A space in which to be able to observe pictures of the most prestigious painters of the last two centuries, in the different exhibitions that will be changing each year. Discover all the details of this new point of interest that you cannot miss if you come to Andorra. The exhibition “Escenarios. De Monet a Estes. De Trouville a Nueva York”  is a series of 26 paintings that since January, 14rd of this year is exhibited in the museum. Among these works of art, which have been selected from the Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza collection, are paintings by great artists such as Monet, Ramon Casas and Richard Estes. The exhibition focuses on the representation of spaces and landscapes in different artistic styles such as impressionism, Catalan modernism and social realism. For everyone In order to be able to discover all the secrets and details of the exhibited works, inside the museum room, visitors will be able to find three large touch screens in which they will find information of the works or until they can be zoomed in to see each brushstroke. In addition, the visit can be made with an audioguide available in 6 languages or, reserving in advance, together with a museum specialist. Games and fun The younger ones will be able to enter the world of art in the EduCarmenThyssen space, a place where through pedagogical activities and workshops, they will be able to understand and enjoy the exhibition in a very fun way. And for the adults, the Museum organizes night sessions of Escape Room during which the participants will have an hour to solve all the riddles and find the codes with the help of the exposed pictures and get out of the museum. A unique experience that combines the fashion game with a guided tour of the exhibition. Whether you come for a couple of days, or if you are preparing your winter holidays, do not forget to include the visit to the Museum Carmen Thyssen Andorra in your plans.

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.

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!