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Researched Updated Oct 28, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Canillo, Andorra, a parish and town about 12 km northeast of Andorra la Vella, on the road toward Pas de la Casa and France. 4
Population
Parish estimate 6,603 on 30 September 2026 (communal register 7,173). National estimate the same day: 90,122. 2
Internet Speed
Andorra Telecom fibre, October 2026 catalogue: 500 Mbps for €41 a month, 1 Gbps for €51 and 2 Gbps for €58. Seasonal prepaid fibre is 300 Mbps for €50, 700 Mbps for €60 or 1 Gbps for €67. 5
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). Andorra uses the euro and is not in the EU. On 22 October 2026 the ECB rate was 1 EUR = 1.1205 USD, about 1 USD = €0.89. 1 3
Tap Water
Tap water is drinkable. The mineral content can upset a visitor's stomach at first, and many people still buy bottles. 3
Power
220-230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 3
SIM Card
Andorra Telecom is the only mobile operator. Prepaid Tarifa S is €10 a month (3 GB and 40 minutes) and Tarifa M is €20 a month (12 GB and 100 minutes), each for 30 days. A prepaid eSIM costs €6 to activate. Extra national data is 2.5 GB for €5, valid 7 days. 27 6
Banking for Expats
MoraBanc, Crèdit Andorrà. Revolut is accepted for payments but lacks local IBAN support.
Accommodation
AndorraListings on 23 October 2026 showed a median asking rent in Canillo of €1,675 a month (140 homes, €25 per m²). The figure is not split by bedrooms and mixes village flats with ski apartments in Soldeu and El Tarter. 9
Cashless Friendly
Yes, cards and contactless widely accepted in restaurants and leisure spots.
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like Apartaments Canillo Ribagrossa.
Budget Accommodation
Mountain Hostel Tarter is listed in the parish summer 2025 guide at Pleta de Sant Pere, Borda Casale, El Tarter. The guide does not publish a dorm price. OpenStreetMap still places the hostel in El Tarter. 18 26
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Canillo Town Center (near the TC8 Canillo Gondola) for families and sightseeing.
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
El Tarter (higher elevation, social atmosphere, better access to Grandvalira mountain coworking).

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Hive Five by MoraBanc (Andorra la Vella, 15 min drive) - €250/month.
Best Cafe for Work
The 1940 Tarter (El Tarter) - Offers high-speed Wi-Fi and power outlets near the slopes.
Networking Events
Google Developers Group (GDG) Andorra meetups held occasionally in nearby Escaldes-Engordany.
Social Events for Expats
Andorra Expats Facebook Group; 'After-ski' mixers at L'Abarset in El Tarter.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
CityXerpa (local app for food and taxi services). No Uber/Bolt.
Bike/Scooter Rental
Cicland (Electric bike sharing system within the parish and down toward Encamp).
Best Beach Nearby
Gava Mar, Barcelona, Spain (Approx. 2.5 hours away).
Top Regional Airline
Air Nostrum (operates out of Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport, LEU).
Top International Airline
Lufthansa and KLM (via Barcelona BCN or Toulouse TLS).
Highway Access
CG-2, the Carretera de França, is 33 km from the Encamp roundabout on the CG-1 to the Envalira Tunnel and the French border. It passes Meritxell, Canillo, El Tarter and Soldeu. 15
Main Train/Transit Hub
Andorra has no railway. The nearest station is L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre in France. As of February 2026, Wikivoyage found no bus from that station into Andorra; national buses run to the Pas de la Casa border, up the valley from Canillo. 3
Public Transport Passes
The L4 national bus runs between Andorra la Vella and Pas de la Casa, through this valley. Cooperativa Interurbana zone fares are €1.85, €3.35, €4.70 or €6.20 one way. A T-10 is €13.75 for 10 trips, valid one year. Monthly passes run from €75.20 in zone 1 to €160.50 in zone 4. Andorran nationals and legal permanent residents ride the regular lines free. 3 10 11
Regional Travel
Andbus, on the Wikivoyage Andorra page: Barcelona airport €30 one way, and Toulouse-Matabiau or Toulouse-Blagnac about 3 hours at €35 one way. 3

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell is at Avinguda Fiter i Rossell 13, Escaldes-Engordany (AD700). Wikivoyage puts Canillo 12 km northeast of the capital, and Escaldes-Engordany is the next parish to the capital. SAAS switchboard 871 000. EHIC and GHIC are not valid; visitors need private insurance. 4 12 13 14
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Anyós Park (Nearby in La Massana) - Premium wellness, yoga classes, and spa.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Palau de Gel, Carretera General, Canillo, has Urban Gym, a 25 m pool and an Olympic ice rink. The parish summer 2025 guide lists the gym at €12 a visit, including sauna and directed classes, and €92 for 10 visits. 18 23
Laundry Services
Lavanderia Arcan (Canillo center) - Professional machine wash and dry.

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
CityXerpa (The primary delivery app in Andorra).
Best Local Dish to Try
Escudella (Hearty Catalan stew) at Borda del Rector.
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Veggie's World (Andorra la Vella) and local salads at Sol i Nieve.
Best Dessert Spots
Pastisseria El Tortell (Canillo) - Traditional Ensaimadas and pastries.
Affordable Shopping Spots
Supermercat E.Leclerc (Andorra la Vella) or local Condis in Canillo center.
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (Delivery takes 3-5 days; customs clearance may apply).
Grocery Delivery
E.Leclerc delivery or CityXerpa Market.
Bar/Nightlife Area
El Tarter secteur for après-ski at L'Abarset.
Local Brewery
Boris Craft Beer (Andorran craft brewery headquartered in nearby Encamp).
Wine Bars
The Wine Pop (Canillo) - Curated selection of Pyrenees wines.
Street Food Stalls
Various 'Chiringuitos' during ski season at the foot of Grandvalira slopes.
Popular International Cuisine
Trattoria San Marco (Italian) in Canillo center.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Mirador del Roc del Quer, Carretera de Montaup km 6.5: a 20 m glass walkway, 12 m of it suspended over the valley. The parish summer 2025 guide says tickets are sold at the tourism office, online or at the viewpoint. 18 24
Museums & Art Venues
Museu de la Moto, Plaça Carlemany 4, Edifici Telecabina, Canillo. General admission €5.50, reduced €2.50, under 10 free. Closed Monday and Tuesday. A combined ticket with Espai Galobardes is €7.50. 17 22
Historical Sites
Sant Joan de Caselles, a Romanesque church from the end of the 11th century, about 1 km from Canillo town toward Pas de la Casa. Free guided tours in July and August, 10:00-13:00 and 15:00-18:00; the rest of the year at mass times. 4 16 25
Religious Sites
Basílica de la Mare de Déu de Meritxell, in the village of Meritxell in this parish, is Andorra's national sanctuary. Ricardo Bofill's building opened in 1976 and admission is free. The national holiday is 8 September. The 2025 parish guide lists Festa Major de Meritxell on 7 September. 4 18
Annual Events
The parish summer 2025 guide lists Festa Major de Canillo on 18-21 July, Festa Major del Tarter on 28-29 June, Festa Major de Soldeu on 12-13 July and Festa Major de Meritxell on 7 September. It does not list a June flower festival or an April Snowrow festival. 18
Cultural Districts
Old Town Canillo - traditional stone 'Borda' houses.
Theater Venues
Comú de Canillo auditorium for local seasonal performances.
Local Markets
Fira de Canillo (October) - Traditional cattle and craft market.
Music Scene
Sunset Sessions at Grandvalira ski resorts with international DJs.
Street Art
Various iron sculptures along the Valira d'Orient river path.
Cooking Classes
Gastronomic workshops at Chef Eric (available by booking).
Art Galleries
Espai Galobardes, in the Telecabina building in Canillo, shows about 50 landscape paintings of the parish and Andorra by Francesc Galobardes. 18
Historic Buildings
Casa de la Vall (The historic seat of Parliament, 15 min drive).
Local Heritage
Wikipedia ties the parish to the Charlemagne legend: he is said to have entered the valleys through Incles and marked the border with France at Pic Negre de Juclar. The parish also keeps the Creu dels Set Braços, on the path between Canillo and Prats. 4 16

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Vall d'Incles, a glacial valley in the parish, is the local nature escape. The summer 2025 guide calls it one of the most impressive valleys in Andorra, with pastures and bordes. 16 18
National Parks Nearby
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Cycling/Walking Paths
Cami de les Pardines - flat path with panoramic views to Encamp.
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador del Roc del Quer, on Carretera de Montaup at km 6.5, looks over the Montaup valley and the Valira d'Orient from Soldeu toward Encamp. The walkway is ticketed. 18 24
Birdwatching Locations
Planells de Mereig for Pyrenean raptors.
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Berén picnic areas (stricly regulated seasonal BBQ spots).

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos Andorra and MRW (Escaldes).
Tech Repair Services
Andorra Telecom Shop or FNAC in Andorra la Vella.
Table Tennis Spots
Palau de Gel, Canillo, rents a table-tennis table for €4 an hour or €2 for 30 minutes. Ten hours is €36 in the parish summer 2025 guide. 18 23
Language Classes
Servei de Política Lingüística (Free Catalan classes for residents).
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca de Canillo (Plaça de l'Areny).
Community Centers
L’Edifici del Comú de Canillo.
Gaming Lounges
What You Play (Andorra la Vella).
Casino & Gaming Halls
Unnic Casino Andorra (Escaldes-Engordany).

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Asking prices in Canillo averaged €6,250 per m² on 23 October 2026 (AndorraListings, 679 homes). The average is not split by size or by village, so Soldeu and El Tarter are mixed with Canillo town. A 40 m² studio at that rate is about €250,000. These are asking prices, not closed sales. 9
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Encamp, the next parish down the CG-2, averaged €5,816 per m² the same day (469 homes). A 40 m² home at that rate is about €233,000. Asking prices, not closed sales, and not split by size. 9
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Canillo asking average of €6,250 per m² on 23 October 2026, not split by bedrooms. A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €375,000. 9
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Encamp asking average of €5,816 per m². A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €349,000. 9
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Canillo asking average of €6,250 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €500,000. 9
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Encamp asking average of €5,816 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €465,000. 9
Corporate Tax
The general corporate tax rate is 10%. A new entrepreneur with turnover under €100,000 pays 5% on the first €50,000 of the tax base for the first three years and 10% above that. 7
Dividend Withholding Tax
Dividends paid by Andorran companies that are subject to Andorran corporate tax are exempt from IRPF for residents (article 5 of the IRPF law), so there is no dividend withholding on those distributions. 8
Tax System
Residents pay IRPF on worldwide income. You are tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Andorra in the calendar year, or if your centre of economic interests is there. General income is effectively 0% up to €24,000, 5% between €24,000 and €40,000 through a bonus of up to €800, and 10% above €40,000. 7
Highest Income Tax Bracket
10% 7
VAT
IGI, the general indirect tax, is 4.5%. Rates of 0%, 1% and 2.5% apply to listed supplies, and banking and financial services are taxed at 9.5%. 7
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Article 29 bis of the IRPF law is a fiscal-transparency rule. A resident who, alone or with related persons, holds more than 50% of an entity imputes specified passive income when the foreign tax paid is under half the Andorran tax. An active-business exception applies. 8
Property Tax
Canillo's 2026 ordinance does not charge a per-square-metre tax on buildings. Foc i Lloc is €25.60 a year for each registered resident aged 18 to 65. The public-hygiene fee is €64.27 a year for a registered resident, and €199.92 up to 70 m² or €254.82 above that for a non-resident owner. 19
Property Transaction Tax
The buyer pays ITP at 4% of the real value (1% to the government and 3% to the communes). Canillo's 2026 ordinance sets that communal rate at 3%. 19 20
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
D.3 digital-nomad residence is an initial two-year permit. The holder must live in Andorra at least 90 days a year and show sufficient means and health insurance valid in Andorra. There is no separate nomad tax: tax residence is still 183 days, and ordinary IRPF applies. 7 21

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 28, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB euro reference rate 22 Oct 2026, 1 EUR = 1.1205 USDOfficial
  2. Departament d Estadística, estimates 30 Sep 2026Official
  3. Wikivoyage Andorra, plugs, tap water, buses, no railway, AndbusSecondary
  4. Wikivoyage Canillo, 12 km from the capital, Sant Joan, Meritxell, Palau de GelSecondary
  5. Andorra Telecom catalogue, October 2026 editionOfficial
  6. Andorra Telecom prepaid eSIM activation €6Official
  7. CCIS taxation, IRPF, 10% CIT, 4.5% IGIOfficial
  8. IRPF consolidated law, article 5 dividends and article 29 bisOfficial
  9. AndorraListings asking prices 23 Oct 2026Listings
  10. Cooperativa Interurbana zone fares and T-10Official
  11. Govern free monthly bus pass for residentsOfficial
  12. SAAS, Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell addressOfficial
  13. OSM hospital, Avinguda Fiter i Rossell 13Reference
  14. FCDO Andorra health, ambulance 116, EHIC not validOfficial
  15. CG-2, Encamp to the Envalira Tunnel through Canillo, 33 kmReference
  16. Wikipedia Canillo, Sant Joan, Incles, Charlemagne legendReference
  17. Museu de la Moto, Plaça Carlemany 4, general ticket €5.50Official
  18. Canillo summer 2025 guide, Palau de Gel, Roc del Quer, festa major, hostelOfficial
  19. Canillo 2026 communal tax ordinance, foc i lloc and hygiene feeOfficial
  20. Govern, ITP 4% (1% state and 3% communes)Official
  21. D.3 digital nomad residence, 90 days, two-year initial stay, fee €224.61Official
  22. OSM Museu de la Moto, CanilloReference
  23. OSM Palau de Gel, CanilloReference
  24. OSM Mirador Roc del Quer, Carretera de MontaupReference
  25. OSM Sant Joan de Caselles, CanilloReference
  26. OSM Mountain Hostel Tarter, El TarterReference
  27. Andorra Telecom February 2026 catalogue, prepaid prices retained from country prepOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,500/m² (e.g., 60m² = €270,000). Same Canillo asking average of €6,250 per m² on 23 October 2026, not split by bedrooms. A…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,700/m² (e.g., 60m² = €222,000). Same Encamp asking average of €5,816 per m². A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €349,000.
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,200/m² (e.g., 80m² = €336,000). Same Canillo asking average of €6,250 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,500/m² (e.g., 80m² = €280,000). Same Encamp asking average of €5,816 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €465,000.
    • Accommodation Mountain chalets and ski apartments. Prices: €900 - €1,600/month for apartments. AndorraListings on 23 October 2026 showed a median asking rent in Canillo of €1,675 a…
    35 more changes
    • Annual Events Canillo Flower Festival (June); Snowrow Festival (April). The parish summer 2025 guide lists Festa Major de Canillo on 18-21 July, Festa Major del…
    • Art Galleries Galeria d'Art Pilar Riberaygua (Nearby in Andorra la Vella). Espai Galobardes, in the Telecabina building in Canillo, shows about 50 landscape…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Highly attractive; Residency via self-employment (active residency) requires €50,000 bond. D.3 digital-nomad residence is an initial two-year permit. The holder must live in Andorra…
    • Best Hospital Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell (Escaldes-Engordany - 15 mins drive). Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell is at Avinguda Fiter i Rossell 13, Escaldes-Engordany…
    • Budget Accommodation Mountain Hostel Tarter (approx. €30-€45/night for dorms in El Tarter). Mountain Hostel Tarter is listed in the parish summer 2025 guide at Pleta de Sant Pere…
    • City Canillo, Andorra Canillo, Andorra, a parish and town about 12 km northeast of Andorra la Vella, on the road…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, but generally favorable compared to EU. Article 29 bis of the IRPF law is a fiscal-transparency rule. A resident who, alone or…
    • Corporate Tax 10% (can be reduced to 2% for certain strategic activities). The general corporate tax rate is 10%. A new entrepreneur with turnover under €100,000…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Andorra uses the Euro despite not being in the EU. Euro (EUR). Andorra uses the euro and is not in the EU. On 22 October 2026 the ECB rate…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 0% for residents. Dividends paid by Andorran companies that are subject to Andorran corporate tax are exempt…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Palau de Gel (Canillo) - Includes gym, ice rink, and pool. Approx €50/month. Palau de Gel, Carretera General, Canillo, has Urban Gym, a 25 m pool and an Olympic ice…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 10% (applied on income over €40,000; 0% on first €24,000). 10%
    • Highway Access CG-2 connecting France (via Pas de la Casa) and Spain (via Andorra la Vella). CG-2, the Carretera de França, is 33 km from the Encamp roundabout on the CG-1 to the…
    • Historical Sites Sant Joan de Caselles Church (11th-century Romanesque architecture). Sant Joan de Caselles, a Romanesque church from the end of the 11th century, about 1 km…
    • Internet Speed Average 450-700 Mbps (Andorra Telecom fiber optic is nationwide) Andorra Telecom fibre, October 2026 catalogue: 500 Mbps for €41 a month, 1 Gbps for €51…
    • Local Heritage The Legend of Charlemagne - protector of the valleys. Wikipedia ties the parish to the Charlemagne legend: he is said to have entered the…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre Train Station (France) for SNCF trains to Paris/Toulouse. Andorra has no railway. The nearest station is L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre in France. As…
    • Museums & Art Venues Museu de la Moto (Motorcycle Museum) in Canillo center. Entry approx. €5. Museu de la Moto, Plaça Carlemany 4, Edifici Telecabina, Canillo. General admission €5.50…
    • Must-See Landmarks Roc del Quer Viewpoint (Suspended walkway with dramatic valley views). Mirador del Roc del Quer, Carretera de Montaup km 6.5: a 20 m glass walkway, 12 m of it…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Vall de Sorteny Natural Park (20 mins drive). Vall d'Incles, a glacial valley in the parish, is the local nature escape. The summer 2025…
    • Population Approximately 5,200 (Parish of Canillo) Parish estimate 6,603 on 30 September 2026 (communal register 7,173). National estimate…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 220-230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax Local 'Foc i Lloc' tax approx. €20-€50/year. Canillo's 2026 ordinance does not charge a per-square-metre tax on buildings. Foc i Lloc…
    • Property Transaction Tax 4% (split between ITP and local taxes). The buyer pays ITP at 4% of the real value (1% to the government and 3% to the communes)…
    • Public Transport Passes Linias d'Andorra (L2/L3/L4 lines). Monthly pass approx. €30-€40. The L4 national bus runs between Andorra la Vella and Pas de la Casa, through this valley…
    • Regional Travel Direct Bus or Andbus to Barcelona Airport (€34 one way) or Toulouse (€36 one way). Andbus, on the Wikivoyage Andorra page: Barcelona airport €30 one way, and…
    • Religious Sites Basílica de la Mare de Déu de Meritxell (Andorra's most important sanctuary). Basílica de la Mare de Déu de Meritxell, in the village of Meritxell in this parish, is…
    • SIM Card Andorra Telecom (Monopoly). 10GB for €15/month. Note: Roaming from EU/Spain is not… Andorra Telecom is the only mobile operator. Prepaid Tarifa S is €10 a month (3 GB and 40…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Mirador del Roc del Quer. Mirador del Roc del Quer, on Carretera de Montaup at km 6.5, looks over the Montaup valley…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,800/m² (e.g., 40m² = €192,000). Asking prices in Canillo averaged €6,250 per m² on 23 October 2026 (AndorraListings, 679…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,900/m² (e.g., 40m² = €156,000). Encamp, the next parish down the CG-2, averaged €5,816 per m² the same day (469 homes). A…
    • Table Tennis Spots Palau de Gel community recreation area. Palau de Gel, Canillo, rents a table-tennis table for €4 an hour or €2 for 30 minutes. Ten…
    • Tap Water Safe and Drinkable (High-quality mountain spring water) Tap water is drinkable. The mineral content can upset a visitor's stomach at first, and…
    • Tax System Residence-based. Low personal income tax. Residents pay IRPF on worldwide income. You are tax resident if you spend more than 183…
    • VAT 4.5% (IGI - General Indirect Tax). Lowest in Europe. IGI, the general indirect tax, is 4.5%. Rates of 0%, 1% and 2.5% apply to listed supplies…

    fix pass aligned Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules with the shared active-business exception and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads with the common country summary; corrected the supporting sources for Currency & Banking and SIM Card without changing their values; updated research attribution and verification date; explicitly listed unresolved address, opening-hour and price evidence under Not verified (jurisprudencia.ad, e-tramits.ad, en.wikivoyage.org, andorratelecom.ad).

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