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The Cirque du Soleil is already installed in the Principality of Andorra. It is the second consecutive year that the Canadian company lands in the country of the Pyrenees to offer the public a free and unique sight in Europe. If you are planning to come to Andorra in the coming days, you have an opportunity to enjoy an outdoor show made ​​exclusively for Andorra. The company will be only in the Principality until August 2, with performances every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 22:00. Magic and transmitting the spectacular Cirque du Soleil show with Scalada Mater Natura leave us again with mouth open but also gives us the opportunity to get into the beauty of the country. The story starts with 2 hikers who reach Andorra to enjoy, among other things, the natural beauty of the country. Caught by the beauty of a Grandalla, the national flower of the country, they decided to pick it from the ground. Mother Nature gets angry and in its fury the land engulfs the two hikers. The show definitely has two objectives: to show all the richness and natural beauty of Andorra and how careful we must be to the environment. Do you want to take a look on what it looks like? Do not hesitate and come to visit us and enjoy the spectacle of Cirque du Soleil Scalada Mater Natura with one of our special offers. An event, as we have said, free, unique and made ​​exclusively for Andorra.

Just a word, THANKS!! Today’s post is dedicated to all of you. To all of you who have trusted us, to all of you who at some point have chosen to spend your days off among us, to all of you who left a comment on  Tripadvisor, to all that you who recognize and appreciate our work, all of us who wanted to make some contribution to help us to improve ….. THANK YOU to all of you! You may ask ….. why are saying “thank you”? Recently our hotel, Hotel El Tarter received the Certificate of excellence in 2014, a certificate that refers to the undeniable confidence you have placed in us throughout the year. This certificate is awarded to all accommodation, attractions, restaurants, holiday rentals that have continuously received exceptional reviews from Tripadvisor travelers within the network. And all this would not have been possible, of course, without you. However, our work does not stop there. This recognition encourages us to continue working to get better every day. Continue collecting your impressions, suggestions and proposals for just depositing your trust in us. At least, we will work to make your stay at Hotel El Tarter is like being at home. In addition to that price, we have just been awarded with TRAVELLER’S CHOICE 2014 Award also by Tripadvisor. This means that the hotel El Tarter is among the 10 best places in Andorra and services among the 10 best hotels in the country for family trips. And that is also because of you: for your positive comments regarding the service received treatment, facilities and cuisine for our visitors. Thanks you all!

When the warm weather arrives in the Principality of Andorra, our country kitchen becomes a little lighter. We say slighter because good soups and stews are not left out but add in our diet, very complete salads. The andorran’s cuisine is traditional and logically mountain. It is a rich, varied and quality cuisine based on the products and cultivated field, preferably at home. In fact, it is very similar to the one that is closest in Catalan regions, such as the Cerdanya and Alt Urgell but also taking other elements of the French and Italian cuisines. Typical dishes of Andorran cuisine highlights the escudella (vegetable stew). A dish that has a lot of output in both winter and summer. And is that the low temperatures that accompany us during the year, especially at night, make a good stew always wanted. The onion soup is also a good alternative if you prefer a hot dish without charging too much. Now if what you want is to start lightly food, good roasted aubergine (eggplant and red pepper made baked) with anchovies is a good choice. Undoubtedly, the kitchen is mainly marked by Andorra nature of mountain valleys. So in the national cuisine we found both beef and rabbit, goat and lamb. It must be said that the name “Carn d’Andorra” (Andorran meat), is, today, registered as Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) since October 2013. This stamp warranties consumers that, apart from being originary from a certified source, the product meets the quality requirements and procedures specific to the territory development. So after a good tour , what can be better than try and taste a good piece of meat of the country, such as a shoulder of lamb or a lamb ribs Pyrenees. But traditional country kitchen does need a good fish. Trout is one of the most consumed fish and you will find it cooked in different ways, either baked or fried, grilled. Cod, hake, cuttlefish and salmon also have a good start. But we must not forget the rice mountain. A dish that is usually applied with hikers and tourists who visit us. And of course, the desserts end up putting the icing on the Andorran cuisine. Here we also see the influence of the kitchen around us with Catalan cream, crepes, mousses …. If we have managed to whet your appetite, there is no doubt that the next step is to try some of these proposals. You will find them in the summer  menus we suggest in the restaurant of the Hotel del Tarter. Remember that the restaurant is open to everyone who wants to eat well and cheaply in Andorra, whether or not hotel customers.

The Principality of Andorra is an ideal place to relax, de-stress yoursef, enjoy nature in its pure state and, of course, get ready to start again with our routine. Andorra offers a wide variety of activities to do throughout the day. Adventure activities, hiking, walks in the valleys of the country and so on. One of our visitors’ preferred rides is the Incles Valley. A wild valley, easy to walk in,  where you will have the opportunity to discover the vegetation and native flora of Andorra. And of course, you will have the chance to enjoy the spectacular landscapes in Juclar and Siscaró. A tour that will allow you to get in touch with nature. To finish the day and relax at all, we suggest you to visit either Caldea or its new termal Center Inúu. Caldea is ideal for the whole family to enjoy the benefits of the hot springs that flow at 70 ° C and to allow your body to get rid of all the accumulated tensions. Caldea facilities also provide you the opportunity to forget about your worries and leave behind the accumulated stress. An ideal place for the whole family to experience the benefits of thermal waters. But if what you want is to escape for a while from the real world, your option is to visit the new wellness center of Andorra, Inúu. A new space where the treatments offered are more specialized and tailored to each customer. Inúu offers you a different way of understanding everything related to wellness. A center that aims to get the customer to find the balance between body and mind. Feel free to check our Caldea + hotel packages: BASIC PACKAGE – 1 night accommodation + breakfast + Caldea – from 57.60 € per person/night RELAX PACKAGE – 2 nights hotel accommodation + breakfast + 1 dinner + Chaldea – from € 49.58 per person/night (minimum two nights) To have a package hotel + Inuu, please consult us by phone at +376 80 20 80 or by mail reserves@hoteldeltarter.com

In less than a month the summer begins, and with it, the possibility of many outdoor activities. As we are sure you want to enjoy the mountain at 100%, we give you some ideas of what to do in Andorra during the summer season. Do not miss them!   KARTING MARC GENÉ If you like speed, this is your chance to feel as a Formula 1 driver just a few meters from the hotel. A 650m asphalt circuit, designed by Gene brother for the fourth consecutive year, that will test pilots’ skills. Open: 28/06/2014 Close: 09/28/2014 Hours: 11am to 20pm (21h August) Opening subject to weather conditions   GRANDVALIRA GOLF SOLDEU A unique experience for golf lovers. A 9-hole, par 33 with the peculiarity of being located at more than 2,000 m of altitude. Confortable access by gondola so you will enjoy a wonderful view over the valley during the ascent. Open: 28/06/2014 Close: 09/28/2014 Hours: from 10h to 19h Opening subject to weather conditions BIKE PARK SOLDEU If there is a paradise for bikers in Andorra, undoubtedly it is the Bike Park you will find in Soldeu, a couple of kilometers by road from the hotel. It is the largest mountain bike park in the Pyrenees, where you can combine all MTB disciplines – downhill, freeride, enduro, rally and cross-country – with suitable tracks for all levels. This summer it is offering 13 new routes, so fun is guaranteed. Open: 07/05/2014 Close: 14/09/2014 Hours: 10:30 am to 18pm Opening subject to weather conditions   FAMILY PARK IN CANILLO A family park in the mountains where to enjoy nature and fresh air in a multi-activity space. It has a large lake on which to kayak and ride water scooters, horses and ponies for exploring the surrounding forests, sled pulled by dogs… Children from 3 years will enjoy plenty of activities, as many choice as adults have too. Also you can walk around the circuit Fornatura, a space in which to discover the fauna and flora of the area through educational games that will sharpen your 5 senses. Open: 07/05/2014 Close: 14/09/2014 Hours: 10:30 am to 18pm Opening subject to weather conditions   These are just some ideas of activities organized by Grandvalira that you will find near the hotel during the summer. Do not forget that you can also do trekking and visit any of our more than 100 natural lakes, offer yourself a relaxing afternoon in Caldea, delight your sense with the cuisine in Andorra with some of the proposals that you will find in our restaurant, or discover the magic of Cirque du Soleil outdoors show. What else?

During the months of July and August. the Cirque is back in Andorra with an original show created exclusively for our small country. Scalada Mater Natura is the name of this new show, which will be represented a total of 17 times throughout the months of July and August. It will be a totally new representation, with nature as the main thread of the story, and it will be full of elements and references to Andorra. It is important to remember that, as happened last year, this show can only be seen in Andorra during the 5 weeks of scheduled functions . This year, the scenario summer will be much more spectacular, with more than 19 meters high, and before the start of the functions, animation are programmed to make the wait more enjoyable. If you are fans of Cirque du Soleil, you cannot not miss this unique outdoor show . The performances will take place every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 05 July to 2 August. Feel free to take a look on our hotel packages with Cirque du Soleil, with seated and guaranteed tickets to see the Canadian company Live. [wc_button type=”danger” url=”http://www.hoteldeltarter.com/best-price-hotel-plus-cirque-soleil-seated-ticket/?lang=en” title=”Best Rate: Hotel + Cirque du Soleil” target=”self” position=”float”]Best Rate: Hotel + Cirque du Soleil[/wc_button] [wc_button type=”danger” url=”http://www.hoteldeltarter.com/comfort-package-scalada-cirque-soleil/?lang=en” title=”Comfort Package Scalada: Hotel + Cirque du Soleil tickets + Dinner” target=”self” position=”float”]Comfort Package Scalada: Hotel + Cirque du Soleil tickets + Dinner[/wc_button] For more information or booking, do not hesitate to contact us at: reserves@hoteldeltarter.com

Discover all the activities planned for the tenth anniversary of the Grandvalira Total Fight – Masters of freestye – from 27 to 29 March in El Tarter. Within a few days, the Grandvalira Total Fight Snowboard celebrates its 10 years, with very interesting news. The best snowboarders in the world will meet in the Grandvalira Total Fight from 27 to 29 March. This contest is part of the  World Snowboard Tour, with 5 stars distinction, for a maximum of 6. Only some days later, from 3 to 5 April, the same scenario will host the best freeski specialists .     In parallel , on 28 and 29 March , you will live a unique experience combining music and skiing during the day and music at night in the same parking lot of the Tarter in ElectroSnow festival. This electronic music festival will feature DJs Ricardo Villalobos, Simian Mobile Disco, Max Cooper-Rone o Sonja Moonear. So you do not miss any of these events , we detail the schedules : Grandvalira Total Fight Snowboard + ElectroSnow Thursday, 27 March 11h -13h : Free Practice Friday, March 28 09:30 h to 11h : Warm up 11am to 14pm : Session classification 10am to 11:30 am: Warm up 13h to 15h : Total Superfinal fight snowboard 15:30 h : Delivery prizes ElectroSnow Music Festival (28 and 29 March ) 22h to 02h For more information: http://www.totalfightmasters.com/

From 10 February to 16 March, Grandvalira host the finals of the Alpine Skiing European Cup, both the men’s and women’s category. A week of high competition in Soldeu and in El Tarter. L’Àliga track test ahead of the 2016 World Cup The track of the Àliga-Tarter, whose latest meters can be viewed from our terrace, will debut as a racetrack as rehearsal for the upcoming World Cup to be held in February 2016 in Grandvalira. This track will host testing Downhill and Super Giant male and female. To this end, the path it has been modified and improved to reach a total of 2.9 km, 50 meters wide and with a cumulative elevation changes, uneven walls and planes. In addition, at the request of the FIS World Cup 2016, the last section of the old path of the Àliga track will be recovered as a test for the Super Combined, and all sections with be equiped with a new installation of snowmaking. In Soldeu, l’Avet has established itself as a perfect track for the show The mythic Avet slope of Grandvalira Soldeu sector, which has already been tested by best world skiers, is confirmed as one of the toughest tracks on the circuit in the slalom and giant modes. Its classic layout and steep slope up to 60 % in any of the sections ensure the excitement and enjoyment of viewers. Lives Cup Finals Europe from within If you love skiing and want to enjoy the show, do not hesitate and live it in the Hotel del Tarter. Feel at home, in familiar ambience, and enjoy the excitement of this week of skiing at the highest level only a few meters from one of the two scenarios of the Finals of European Cup. Check our special offers for this week, or you ask us prepare a bespoke package .

Andorra is a perfect place to enjoy a week in Grandvalira ski destination, the largest ski area in the Pyrennes with over 200 km of slopes for all levels and with areas specifically designed for children. In addition, the wide choice of après-ski activities at the ski station and in the country, will help you not be bored for a second during your stay. Andorra Various traditional festivals are performed in Andorra during Carnival. Among all, the Carnival in Encamp (only 10 minutes from El Tarter) is the most representative. Encamp Carnival is a continuous four-day party starting on Saturday 1st March 1 begins with the Hanging of the Carnival at 12 noon. Costume exhibitions, dances, mobile disco, the Burial of the Sardine …. are just some of the events taking place earlier this month to celebrate the Carnival of Encamp. You can also partcipate in any of the events of the Carnival Canillo, just a couple of minutes from the hotel. In Canillo on Saturday 1 March at 16h00, you’ll find the Harlequins a beloved figure who perfectly represents the fun and chaos of these dates. On Saturday night, starting at 23h00, costume contest with prizes from 50 to 150€ . For children, on Sunday afternoon at 17h00, dancing and animation with snack included. And on Monday 3, also at 17:00 popular barbecue to finish the Carnival acts..   Do not forget that you have interesting offers for your stay in the Hotel del Tarter : If you don’t have many days, our special package of 2 days ski will fit you perfectly . If you have a week of holidays, you can choose our ski package (hotel + ski pass in Grandvalira). Remember also that we can prepare fully customized packages: hotel + ski pass + activities , ski classes etc . You just have to contact us by mail at  reserves@hoteldeltarter.com