Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra

Discover the comú of Escaldes-Engordany in Andorra.

Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra
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Escaldes-Engordany is the second most populated parish in the Principality of Andorra.

This parish is formed by two urban centres, originally separated. Engordany, the oldest one, was already inhabited in the 1st century B.C mainly inhabited by ranchers and peasants; but little by little arrived craftsmen specially dedicated to wool, what originated the appearance of a new industry in Escaldes.

From the 1930s Escaldes-Engordany has grown quickly. This comú has always been linked to the use of hot water, as it housed the first spa hotels in the country, as well as to Caldea, the most important thermal centre in the country. In the last decades its commercial tourism has also increased a lot.

Caldea, Escaldes-Engordany
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Escaldes-Engordany is also quite linked to nature, as around 80% of the Valley of Madreu-Perafita-Claror, with 4.274 hectáreas, is located in this parish. Moreover, to discover the wonderful natural environments of Escaldes-Engordany, the Comú has several mountain guides that prepare trips fitting each client.

The parish of Escaldes-Engordany also stands out for its cultural wealth, as it houses several associations and entities that keep alive the traditions of the area. The Escaldes-Engordany Art Centre plays a very important roll in the parish, housing two interesting permanent exhibitions: schools of Josep Viladomat and the one of Romanesque art scale models.

Talking about festivities, stands out the Festival Internacional de los Colores de Música, one of the most important festivals celebrated in the Principality of Andorra, and which offers several free open-air concerts.

If you visit Escaldes-Engordany you can’t miss the chance to go to must-visit places like: Carlemany Avenue, one of the most important commercial areas in Andorra; Caldea, a wonderful thermal centre; the Iglesia de Sant Pere Màrtir Church, the Iglesia de Sant Miquel de Engolasters Church or the Lago de Engolasters Lake.

The town also houses other interesting museums like the Agua y del Madreu Interpretation Centre, and the Perfume Museum.

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