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

Other Services and Amenities

Casino & Gaming Halls
Unnic Andorra (General Casino) in nearby Andorra la Vella.
Parcel Delivery Service
Andorra has no postal service of its own. Spanish Correos and French La Poste both operate. Wikipedia lists a Spanish post office at 6 Carrer del Prat Gran, Les Escaldes (as of 2020). 3
Tech Repair Services
Andorra Free Market (Carretera de l'Obac) for electronics and repairs.
Table Tennis Spots
Pavelló del Prat Gran sports center.
Language Classes
Govern d'Andorra offers FREE Catalan classes for residents at Centre d'Aprenentatge de Català.
Libraries & Study Spots
Escaldes-Engordany Public Library (Carrer de l'Aigüeta).
Community Centers
Prat del Roure - Cultural and social hub with various workshops.
Gaming Lounges
What You Play (Carrer de l'Alzinaret) - nearby gaming bar.

Essentials

City
Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra 3
Population
Parish estimate 16,354 on 30 September 2026 (communal register 17,357). 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. 6
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 4
Tap Water
Tap water is drinkable. The mineral content can upset a visitor's stomach at first, and many people still buy bottles. 4
Power
220-230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 4
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. 24 7
Banking for Expats
MoraBanc, Crèdit Andorrà, and Creand. Revolut is widely used for daily spending.
Accommodation
High-end mountain apartments and hotels like Hotel Fènix or Airbnb options.
Cashless Friendly
Yes, cards and contactless payments are standard everywhere.
Short Term Rentals
AndorraListings median asking rent in the parish was €2,550 a month on 23 October 2026 (144 homes). That is the advertised rental market, not a checked Airbnb nightly rate. 17
Budget Accommodation
Mountain Hostel Tarter (nearby in El Tarter) or Hotel Tudel (approx. €60/night).
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Avinguda Carlemany (The 'Vivand' shopping district) for proximity to Caldea.
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Engolasters for views and quiet, or central Escaldes for walking access to coworking.

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Ingeni Coworking Escaldes, Carrer de la Constitució 17 (AD700). A day pass is €30 (09:00-19:00) and a fixed personal desk is €310 a month with 24/7 access to Ingeni's three spaces. 15 16
Best Cafe for Work
Art i Pa (Avinguda Carlemany, 84). Quiet upper floor with good Wi-Fi.
Networking Events
Andorra Business events and 'Andorra Digital Nomads' Facebook/Telegram meetups.
Social Events for Expats
The 'Expats in Andorra' meetups at local bars like The居 (The Dwelling).

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Taxi Andorra (No Uber/Bolt; use 'Taxi L’Exprés' app or call 188).
Bike/Scooter Rental
Cicland (Electrical bike sharing across the city). €2 per 30-minute trip.
Best Beach Nearby
Castelldefels, Spain (approx. 2.5 hours drive / 210 km away).
Top Regional Airline
Air Nostrum (flights from Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell Airport LEU to Madrid). 5
Top International Airline
Lufthansa and Emirates via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).
Highway Access
CG-1 to Spain and CG-2 to France via the Envalira Tunnel.
Main Train/Transit Hub
Andorra has no railway. L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre is in France, about 3 km from the border. As of February 2026 Wikivoyage found no bus from that station into Andorra; buses run only to Pas de la Casa, about 15 km from the station. 4
Public Transport Passes
Andorran nationals and legal permanent residents get a free unlimited pass on the regular national lines. Visitors pay Cooperativa Interurbana zone fares of €1.85, €3.35, €4.70 or €6.20 one way. A T-10 is €13.75 for 10 trips and a zone-1 monthly pass is €75.20. Lines L1 to L6 stop in Escaldes-Engordany, except the express to Sant Julià de Lòria. 11 12 5
Regional Travel
Andbus, from the national bus station on Carrer de la Cúria, also stops in Escaldes-Engordany. Barcelona is €30 one way (€56 return) and Toulouse is €36 one way (€64 return), as of January 2025. 5

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell, the national hospital, is in this parish at Avinguda Fiter i Rossell 13, Escaldes-Engordany (AD700). SAAS switchboard 871 000. 13 14
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Caldea, the thermal spa in the glass spire, is listed by Wikivoyage at Parc de la Mola 10, with a 3-hour entry of €46 to €70 (January 2025). OpenStreetMap places the same resort at Plaça dels Dos Valires 10. 5 20
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Anytime Fitness Escaldes (Carrer del Valira). Membership approx. €50/month.
Laundry Services
Bugaderia l'Escaldes (Carrer de la Constitució). Approx. €12 per 8kg load.

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
CityXerpa (Exclusive to Andorra, very efficient).
Best Local Dish to Try
Trinxat de la Cerdanya (Cabbage, potato, and bacon dish).
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Veggie's World Andorra (Carrer de la Unió) - Healthy bowls and salads.
Best Dessert Spots
Pâtisserie de l’Isard. Famous for mountain-style pastries.
Affordable Shopping Spots
E.Leclerc Hiper (Avinguda Meritxell) for high-quality groceries and electronics.
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (Ships to Andorra, though customs might apply) or Andorra2000.ad.
Grocery Delivery
CityXerpa also delivers groceries from local supermarkets like Pyrènèes.
Bar/Nightlife Area
The 'Vivand' pedestrian zone and nearby 'Old Town' of Andorra la Vella.
Local Brewery
Boris Entreteniment (Cerveza Boris). Locally brewed craft beer available in most bars.
Wine Bars
Celler d'En Gami (Carrer de la Vall). Great selection of Spanish and French wines.
Street Food Stalls
The Food Truck market during the 'Andorra a Taula' festival seasons.
Popular International Cuisine
Kökosnøt (Carrer Prat de la Creu) - Fusion and fine dining.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Caldea Spa (Iconic pyramid architecture) and Church of Sant Pere Màrtir. 5 21
Museums & Art Venues
Carmen Thyssen Museum Andorra (Avinguda Carlemany, 37). 5
Historical Sites
The Romanesque Bridge of Engordany (Pont d'Engordany).
Religious Sites
Sant Miquel d'Engolasters is a 12th-century Romanesque church in the parish. In July and August it opens 10:00-13:00 and 15:00-18:00; the rest of the year it is open at mass hours, and a visit must be reserved. Wikivoyage lists the guided tours as free. 5
Annual Events
Andorra Shopping Festival (November) and Escaldes-Engordany Jazz Festival (July).
Cultural Districts
The Upper Escaldes neighborhood for traditional stone architecture.
Theater Venues
Sala d'actes del Comú d'Escaldes-Engordany.
Local Markets
Mercat de Nadal (Christmas Market) in the town square.
Music Scene
La Fada Ignorant (Live acoustic music and art venue).
Street Art
Check the mural on Carrer de la Unió representing Andorran history.
Cooking Classes
L’Atelier d’Escaldes - Occasionally offers local mountain cuisine workshops.
Art Galleries
Galeria d'Art Pilar Riberaygua (Andorra la Vella, 5 mins walk).
Historic Buildings
Casa Creu, Avinguda Carlemany 67, is a 1930s modernist house by Josep Puig i Cadafalch and a private home that cannot be visited inside. Casa Rull, the house museum, is at Carrer Major in Sispony, La Massana, not in this parish. 5 22
Local Heritage
The Gran Valira glacier-formed valley heritage.

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Llac d'Engolasters (Lake Engolasters) for hiking and paddle boarding.
National Parks Nearby
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape southeast of the parish and can be reached only on foot. Wikivoyage describes walks up the Riu Madriu from Escaldes and an entrance about an hour on foot from the old town of Andorra la Vella. 23 5
Cycling/Walking Paths
Camí de les Pardines (Flat 3km path with stunning valley views).
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador del Roc del Quer (15 mins drive) - Glass floor suspended over the valley.
Birdwatching Locations
Sorteny Valley Natural Park (North of the city).
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Public BBQ zones in Engolasters (L'Illa) - strict seasonal regulations apply.

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
AndorraListings listed Escaldes-Engordany at €8,082 per m² on 23 October 2026 (673 homes). The guide does not split that rate by home size or neighbourhood. A 40 m² home at that rate is about €323,000. These are asking prices, not closed sales. 17
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
AndorraListings does not publish a separate price for the edge of the parish. The adjacent parish, Andorra la Vella, was €7,027 per m² the same day (516 homes). A 40 m² home at that rate is about €281,000. Asking prices, not closed sales. 17
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Escaldes-Engordany asking figure of €8,082 per m² on 23 October 2026, not split by bedrooms. A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €485,000. 17
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Andorra la Vella asking figure of €7,027 per m². A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €422,000. Asking prices, not closed sales, and not a suburb of Escaldes. 17
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Escaldes-Engordany asking figure of €8,082 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €647,000. 17
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Andorra la Vella asking figure of €7,027 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €562,000. 17
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. 8
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. 9
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. 8
Highest Income Tax Bracket
10% 8
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%. 8
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. 9
Property Tax
The Comú taxes built property at €0.67 per m² up to 100 m² and €0.78 per m² above that, times a location index of 1 on every street. Bare land is exempt. Terraces, parking and storage count at 40%. The minimum bill is €10.30. A 70 m² flat is about €47. Foc i Lloc, a separate residence tax, is €25.25 a year for each resident aged 18 to 65. 18
Property Transaction Tax
The buyer pays ITP at 4% of the real value (1% to the government and 3% to the communes). 10
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. 8 19

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. Wikipedia Escaldes-Engordany, parish, Spanish post officeReference
  4. Wikivoyage Andorra, euro, plugs, tap water, no railwaySecondary
  5. Wikivoyage Andorra la Vella, Escaldes sights, Andbus, CaldeaSecondary
  6. Andorra Telecom catalogue, October 2026 editionOfficial
  7. Andorra Telecom prepaid eSIM activation €6Official
  8. CCIS taxation, IRPF, 10% CIT, 4.5% IGIOfficial
  9. IRPF consolidated law, article 5 dividends and article 29 bisOfficial
  10. Govern, ITP 4% (1% state and 3% communes)Official
  11. Govern free monthly bus pass for residentsOfficial
  12. Cooperativa Interurbana zone fares and monthly passesOfficial
  13. SAAS, Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell addressOfficial
  14. OSM hospital, Avinguda Fiter i Rossell 13Reference
  15. Ingeni day pass €30 and personal desk €310 a monthOfficial
  16. Ingeni Escaldes, Carrer de la Constitució 17Official
  17. AndorraListings asking prices and rents 23 Oct 2026Listings
  18. Escaldes-Engordany 2026 communal tax ordinance, as modified 10 Jun 2026Official
  19. D.3 digital nomad residence, 90 days, two-year initial stayOfficial
  20. OSM Caldea, Plaça dels Dos Valires 10Reference
  21. OSM Sant Pere Màrtir, Plaça de l EsglésiaReference
  22. Casa Rull Museum, Carrer Major, Sispony, La MassanaOfficial
  23. Madriu-Perafita-Claror, UNESCO, foot access onlyReference
  24. Andorra Telecom February 2026 catalogue, country prep source; retry fetch timed outOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €7,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €420,000) Same Escaldes-Engordany asking figure of €8,082 per m² on 23 October 2026, not split by…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €5,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €312,000) Same Andorra la Vella asking figure of €7,027 per m². A 60 m² flat at that rate is about…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €6,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €520,000) Same Escaldes-Engordany asking figure of €8,082 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €4,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €384,000) Same Andorra la Vella asking figure of €7,027 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Digital Nomad Visa (Self-Employed) allows 10% max tax with high quality of life. D.3 digital-nomad residence is an initial two-year permit. The holder must live in Andorra…
    27 more changes
    • Best Coworking Space Ingenia Coworking (Carrer de la Unió, 7). Rates approx. €25/day or €250/month. Ingeni Coworking Escaldes, Carrer de la Constitució 17 (AD700). A day pass is €30…
    • Best Hospital Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell (Carrer dels Escalls, SA - Escaldes). Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell, the national hospital, is in this parish at Avinguda…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, but generally favorable due to low corporate rates. 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 but is not 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 in Andorra. Dividends paid by Andorran companies that are subject to Andorran corporate tax are exempt…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 10% (applies to income over €40,000; 0% for first €24,000). 10%
    • Historic Buildings Casa Rull (Carrer Major) - Representative of late 19th-century Andorran life. Casa Creu, Avinguda Carlemany 67, is a 1930s modernist house by Josep Puig i Cadafalch and…
    • Internet Speed Average 500 Mbps - 1 Gbps (Andorra Telecom fiber-optic network is world-class) Andorra Telecom fibre, October 2026 catalogue: 500 Mbps for €41 a month, 1 Gbps for €51…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub No trains in Andorra; L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (France) is the closest station (9km… Andorra has no railway. L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre is in France, about 3 km from the…
    • National Parks Nearby Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site, starts in Escaldes). Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape southeast of…
    • Parcel Delivery Service La Poste (French) and Correos (Spanish) both operate in Escaldes-Engordany. Andorra has no postal service of its own. Spanish Correos and French La Poste both…
    • Population Approximately 15,000 Parish estimate 16,354 on 30 September 2026 (communal register 17,357). National estimate…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 220-230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax Very low; local 'Foc i Lloc' tax and property hygiene taxes (~€100/year). The Comú taxes built property at €0.67 per m² up to 100 m² and €0.78 per m² above that…
    • Property Transaction Tax ITP (Property Transfer Tax) is 4%. The buyer pays ITP at 4% of the real value (1% to the government and 3% to the communes).
    • Public Transport Passes Andorra Bus. Monthly pass (Abonament mensual) is €30 for unlimited national travel. Andorran nationals and legal permanent residents get a free unlimited pass on the regular…
    • Regional Travel Andbus or DirectBus to Barcelona Airport (€34 one way, 3 hours). Andbus, from the national bus station on Carrer de la Cúria, also stops in…
    • Religious Sites Church of Sant Miquel d'Engolasters (Pre-Romanesque architecture). Sant Miquel d'Engolasters is a 12th-century Romanesque church in the parish. In July and…
    • SIM Card Andorra Telecom (exclusive provider). Prepaid 'Hola!' SIM is €30 for 40GB. Andorra Telecom is the only mobile operator. Prepaid Tarifa S is €10 a month (3 GB and 40…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb and local agencies like Apartaments Giberga (short-term stays around €1,200/month). AndorraListings median asking rent in the parish was €2,550 a month on 23 October 2026…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €7,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €300,000) AndorraListings listed Escaldes-Engordany at €8,082 per m² on 23 October 2026 (673 homes)…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €5,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €220,000) AndorraListings does not publish a separate price for the edge of the parish. The adjacent…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and excellent quality, sourced from mountain springs. Tap water is drinkable. The mineral content can upset a visitor's stomach at first, and…
    • Tax System Residency-based; world-renowned for low tax burden. Residents pay IRPF on worldwide income. You are tax resident if you spend more than 183…
    • VAT 4.5% (IGI - General Indirect Tax), the lowest in Europe. IGI, the general indirect tax, is 4.5%. Rates of 0%, 1% and 2.5% apply to listed supplies…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Caldea & Inúu (Plaça de la Germandat). World-famous thermal spa and yoga spaces. Caldea, the thermal spa in the glass spire, is listed by Wikivoyage at Parc de la Mola 10…

    fix pass; documented unverified details for Best Coworking Space, Internet Speed, SIM Card, Short Term Rentals, all six Studio, 1-Bedroom and 2-Bedroom Purchase Price items, Yoga & Wellness Centers, Regional Travel, Corporate Tax, Highest Income Tax Bracket, Tax System, VAT and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads; retained previous answers where source access or historical evidence was missing (ingeni.ad, andorralistings.com, en.wikivoyage.org).

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