Andorra

Nestled in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, Andorra is a small, landlocked principality known for its rugged alpine terrain, duty-free shopping, and ski resorts. With a history dating back to a medieval charter granted in 1278, it maintains a unique co-principality system headed by the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell in Spain. The country’s high-altitude landscape features deep valleys, glacial lakes, and forests that shift from pine to snow-capped peaks depending on the season. Visitors encounter a blend of Catalan culture, Romanesque churches, and modern tourism infrastructure, all within a compact area where mountain trails and village stone houses reflect centuries of pastoral tradition.