Andorra: Discover Caldea on a 4-star stay

Hotel Nexta Escaldes 4*: Andorra at your feet, from snow to shopping

Below, the bustle of the shops in Escaldes-Engordany; above, the Pyrenean peaks rising against the sky. That’s what awaits at Hotel Nexta Escaldes 4*, right in the centre and next to Caldea.

In the morning, enjoy a sweet and savoury buffet breakfast before stepping outside to find the bus stop for the ski slopes right opposite the hotel. You can also buy your ski pass at reception.

When you return, the afternoon is yours. Book a session in the rooftop wellness area, with a water area and sauna overlooking the mountains. In summer, the panoramic terrace comes to life with The RoofTop Van and its Andorran dishes.

Few hotels put snow, Caldea and shopping so close at hand, with mountain views from the rooftop. Choose your dates and experience Andorra from its finest balcony.

With this great deal, you’ll get 1 Classic midday admission to Caldea per person, with a duration of 2 hours. Here’s everything you need to know!

• You must enter the spa centre at 12:00h midday.
• Your admission is scheduled for the day after you check in at the hotel.

Travelling with children? Don’t worry, Caldea has thought of every member of the family:

• Children aged 5 to 11 will get a Junior admission.
• Children aged 3 to 4 will get admission to Likids, Caldea’s spa exclusively for children.

Important!

• The price will be shown when you make your booking.
• You’ll accompany the children to the entrance of Likids, then you can enjoy your admission to the Termolúdico.
• Don’t worry! If children get tired, the instructors will let you know so you can go and collect them.
• Likids is only open at weekends and on public holidays. Check the opening times here.

Important information about Blu Restaurant

• Lunch at Blu Restaurant will be at 14:00.
• It’s a set Italian-style menu with a starter, main course and dessert. Drinks are not included.
• The restaurant is inside the spa centre, but please note that swimwear and bathrobes are not permitted.

Andorra is a destination for every season. Tucked high in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, it's a skier's paradise in winter, and once the snow melts it swaps the slopes for green valleys, glacial lakes and quiet stone villages.

It's a great fit for active couples and families who want the mountains by day and good food, shopping and comfortable hotels by night, whether you come for the snow or for the summer trails.

Make sure you visit:

Start in the north, in the parish of Ordino, where the road climbs up to Ordino-Arcalís. From there, a well-marked trail leads to the Tristaina lakes, three glacial lakes ringed by peaks; the first is roughly 45 minutes' walk away. If you'd rather keep the effort to a minimum, the Tristaina Solar Viewpoint, at 2,701 metres, gives you one of the most spectacular panoramas in the country.

On another day, head to Canillo and the Incles Valley, a wide, gentle valley that's perfect for an easy stroll. If your legs are up for more, carry on towards Lake Juclà, the largest in Andorra. Back in town, spend an afternoon wandering around Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany, where Romanesque churches sit side by side with shop-lined streets.

Family-friendly activities:

In winter, it's all about skiing. Grandvalira is one of the largest ski areas in the Pyrenees, while Pal Arinsal, with its gentle runs and ski schools, is a favourite with families and beginners. Not everyone skis? Guided snowshoe walks and dog-sledding in Grau Roig are just as memorable.

In summer, the same mountains turn into a playground of walking trails and e-bike routes, and Grandvalira's summer lifts take you up high without a long climb. Whatever the season, children love the Roc del Quer walkway in Canillo, which juts out over the valley, and the thermal lagoons of Caldea are the perfect way to end the day.

Local delicacies you have to try:

Mountain cooking here is hearty and honest, and it tastes best in a traditional borda, an old stone barn turned into a restaurant. Order trinxat, a Pyrenean classic of cabbage, potato and crispy bacon, followed by meat grilled over embers and a board of local cured sausages and cheeses.

For a traditional meal, Borda Estevet is a long-standing favourite for its trinxat and its meats served on slate. If you fancy something more special, Ibaya, in Soldeu, holds Andorra's only Repsol Guide Sun as well as a Michelin star.

Make the most of your visit:

Andorra is small, so it's easy to mix mountain days with short trips deeper into its valleys or across the border. These are some of our favourites:

• Sorteny Natural Park (around 30 minutes from Andorra la Vella): gentle trails through flower-filled meadows.
• Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley (trailhead around 15 minutes from Escaldes): a UNESCO World Heritage valley for keen hikers.
• La Seu d'Urgell (around 30 minutes): a historic Catalan town with a Romanesque cathedral.
• Puigcerdà (around 1 hour 15 minutes): a lakeside town in the heart of the Cerdanya.