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

Working and Networking

Networking Events
Andorra Business events and 'Expats in Andorra' monthly meetups usually held in Andorra la Vella.
Social Events for Expats
Andorra Digital Nomad Facebook Group and local 'After-Ski' gatherings at Commençal Cafe.
Best Coworking Space
Ingeni Coworking (located in nearby Andorra la Vella, approx. €200/month for a hot desk).
Best Cafe for Work
Mon Bohemi (Ave. Sant Antoni, 22); excellent coffee and laptop-friendly atmosphere.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Taxi Andorra (No Uber/Bolt; use the 'Taxi L' de L'Andorra' app or call +376 812 345).
Bike/Scooter Rental
Vallnord Bike Park rentals and Cicland (Electric bike sharing system, approx. €2/30 mins).
Best Beach Nearby
Platja de Gavà, Spain (Approx. 2 hours 30 mins drive).
Top Regional Airline
Air Nostrum (operating from Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport to Madrid).
Top International Airline
Lufthansa and Vueling (via Barcelona El Prat Airport).
Highway Access
CG-3 runs about 29 km from Escaldes-Engordany through Anyós and Sispony to La Massana (about km 5.5) and on to Ordino and Arcalís. CG-4 leaves toward Erts and Pal at about km 6. CG-3a links Encamp with La Massana through the Dos Valires tunnel. 15
Main Train/Transit Hub
Andorra has no railway. Gare d'Andorre-L'Hospitalet is in France, about 3 km from the border, on a regional line rather than high-speed. As of February 2026 Wikivoyage found no bus from that station into Andorra; national buses run only as far as Pas de la Casa. 2
Public Transport Passes
L5 runs Andorra la Vella to La Massana and Arinsal, L6 continues to Ordino, and L7 is Andorra la Vella to La Massana. 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, 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. 2 7 8
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. ALSA lists about €29 one way from Barcelona Nord. The coaches serve the capital; L5, L6 and L7 continue to La Massana. 2

Other Services and Amenities

Language Classes
Official Language School (Andorra la Vella) offering Catalan, Spanish, and French.
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Pública de la Massana.
Community Centers
Comú de la Massana community hall.
Gaming Lounges
What You Play (Gamer lounge in Escaldes-Engordany).
Casino & Gaming Halls
Unnic Andorra (New casino in Andorra la Vella).
Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (Spanish Post) and La Poste (French Post) operate in the parish.
Tech Repair Services
iReparació (Andorra la Vella) for Apple and PC repairs.
Table Tennis Spots
La Massana Sports Center (Poliesportiu).

Essentials

City
La Massana, Andorra (Parish located in the northwest of the Principality)
Population
Parish estimate 12,435 on 30 September 2026 (communal register 12,708). National estimate the same day: 90,122. 16
Internet Speed
Andorra Telecom fibre, February 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 2
Tap Water
Tap water is drinkable. The mineral content can upset a visitor's stomach at first, and many people still buy bottles. 2
Power
220-230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 2
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. 4 5 6
Banking for Expats
MoraBanc, Andbank, and Revolut (though Revolut is for payments, local accounts are needed for residency).
Accommodation
Ski apartments, chalets, and local real estate agencies like Engel & Völkers.
Cashless Friendly
Yes, cards and contactless payments are accepted in almost all establishments.
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like Apartaments Giberga (prices €800-€1,500/month).
Budget Accommodation
Secret Spot Hostel (approx. €25/night for a dorm bed).
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
La Massana Center, close to the Vallnord cable car.
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Anyós or Sispony for a quieter, residential feel with better views.

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell is at Avinguda Fiter i Rossell 13, Escaldes-Engordany (AD700), down the CG-3 from La Massana. SAAS switchboard 871 000. EHIC and GHIC are not valid; visitors need private insurance. 13 14
Yoga & Wellness Centers
AnyósPark The Resort; high-end wellness club with yoga and spa facilities.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Next Level Fitness (Av. del Ravell, 10); monthly memberships around €50.
Laundry Services
Bugaderia La Massana (Av. Sant Antoni); self-service and drop-off available.

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
CityXerpa (Local favorite for food and grocery delivery).
Best Local Dish to Try
Trinxat (Cabbage, potato, and bacon mash) at Borda Raubert.
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Veggie's World (Andorra la Vella) and options at Veggie Corner.
Best Dessert Spots
Pastisseria El Llevat for traditional pastries and Creperia l'Andorrana.
Affordable Shopping Spots
Supermercat Sant Eloi and River Centre Comercial.
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (Ships to Andorra, but requires customs clearance) and Pyrenees.ad.
Grocery Delivery
E.Leclerc Hipermarket via CityXerpa.
Bar/Nightlife Area
La Massana village center, specifically Birreria Andorra for craft beer.
Local Brewery
Alpha Brewery (Located in nearby Arinsal).
Wine Bars
Celler d'En Gami (Placa del Poble) for local and Spanish selections.
Street Food Stalls
The Food Truck at Vallnord Mountain Park (seasonal).
Popular International Cuisine
Pizzeria Angelo for Italian and Don Denis for Spanish Tapas.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Comapedrosa Peak (highest point in Andorra) and the La Massana Cable Car.
Museums & Art Venues
Museu Casa Rull (Sispony) and the Comic Museum in La Massana.
Historical Sites
Sant Cristòfol d'Anyós Church (12th-century Romanesque architecture).
Religious Sites
Església de Sant Iscle i Santa Victòria.
Annual Events
Andicòmic (Comic festival) and the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup.
Cultural Districts
Sispony (Historical village district).
Theater Venues
Teatre de les Fontetes (La Massana).
Local Markets
Mercat setmanal (Weekly market in the square every Sunday).
Music Scene
Live acoustic sets at Commençal and Jazz evenings at local hotels.
Street Art
Various sculptures in the village center celebrating mountain culture.
Cooking Classes
Available seasonally through local Bordas (traditional mountain houses).
Art Galleries
Artalroc (located in nearby Escaldes-Engordany).
Historic Buildings
Casa Rossell (in nearby Ordino) and various Borda structures.
Local Heritage
UNESCO Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley heritage (accessible nearby).

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Valls del Comapedrosa Nature Park.
National Parks Nearby
Madriu-Perafita-Claror (Andorra) and Cadí-Moixeró (Spain).
Cycling/Walking Paths
Cami de les Pardines and the Iron Route (Ruta del Ferro).
Scenic Viewpoints
Roc del Quer viewpoint (Canillo, 20 mins drive).
Birdwatching Locations
Comapedrosa Valley for alpine species and Golden Eagles.
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Designated BBQ and picnic areas like Font de la Bisbe.

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Asking prices in La Massana averaged €5,605 per m² on 23 October 2026 (AndorraListings, 523 homes). The average is not split by size or by village, so Arinsal, Pal and Sispony are mixed with the town. A 40 m² studio at that rate is about €224,200. These are asking prices, not closed sales. 9
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Ordino, the next parish up the CG-3, averaged €6,885 per m² the same day (339 homes). That median was down about 23% since 22 September 2026, so it is unstable. A 40 m² home at that rate is about €275,400. Asking prices, not closed sales, and not a separate Arinsal price. 9
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same La Massana asking average of €5,605 per m² on 23 October 2026, not split by bedrooms. A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €336,300. Asking prices, not closed sales. 9
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Ordino asking average of €6,885 per m². A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €413,100. Asking prices, not closed sales. 9
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same La Massana asking average of €5,605 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €448,400. Asking prices, not closed sales. 9
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Ordino asking average of €6,885 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €550,800. Asking prices, not closed sales. 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. 3
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. 11
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. 3
Highest Income Tax Bracket
10% 3
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%. 3
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. 11
Property Tax
The Comú taxes built property at €2.84 per m² a year. The location index is 1 for the whole parish. Bare land is exempt. Terraces, parking and storage count at 40%. A habitual home, and a building that is not housing, gets a 70% reduction of the rate, so a 40 m² habitual flat is about €34. A second home pays the full rate, about €114 for 40 m². The minimum bill is €3. Registered farms are exempt. 17
Property Transaction Tax
The buyer pays ITP at 4% of the real value (1% to the government and 3% to the communes). La Massana's 2026 ordinance sets that communal rate at 3%. 10 17
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. 3 12

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. Wikivoyage Andorra, euro, plugs, tap water, L5-L7, no railway, AndbusSecondary
  3. CCIS taxation, IRPF bands, 10% CIT, 4.5% IGIOfficial
  4. Andorra Telecom prepaid Tarifa S €10/3 GB and Tarifa M €20/12 GBOfficial
  5. Andorra Telecom eSIM activation €6Official
  6. Andorra Telecom February 2026 catalogue, fibre tiers and 2.5 GB extraOfficial
  7. Cooperativa Interurbana zone fares, T-10 and monthly passesOfficial
  8. Govern free monthly bus pass for Andorrans and permanent residentsOfficial
  9. AndorraListings asking prices 23 Oct 2026Listings
  10. Govern, ITP 4% (1% state and 3% communes)Official
  11. IRPF law, article 5 dividends and article 29 bisOfficial
  12. D.3 digital nomad residence, two years, 90 days, means and insuranceOfficial
  13. SAAS, Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell addressOfficial
  14. FCDO Andorra health, EHIC and GHIC not validOfficial
  15. CG-3 through La Massana to Arcalís, CG-4 to PalReference
  16. Departament d Estadística, parish estimates 30 Sep 2026Official
  17. La Massana 2026 communal ordinance, property tax and ITP 3%Official

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €6,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €372,000) Same La Massana asking average of €5,605 per m² on 23 October 2026, not split by bedrooms…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €4,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €288,000) Same Ordino asking average of €6,885 per m². A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €413,100…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €5,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €464,000) Same La Massana asking average of €5,605 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €360,000) Same Ordino asking average of €6,885 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €550,800…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Yes, 10% max income tax and 0% on dividends make it a top-tier hub. D.3 digital-nomad residence is an initial two-year permit. The holder must live in Andorra…
    21 more changes
    • Best Hospital Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell (Escaldes-Engordany, 10 min drive). Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell is at Avinguda Fiter i Rossell 13, Escaldes-Engordany…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Moderate rules apply, focused on substance and transparency. Article 29 bis of the IRPF law is a fiscal-transparency rule. A resident who, alone or…
    • Corporate Tax Standard rate is 10% (one of the lowest in Europe). The general corporate tax rate is 10%. A new entrepreneur with turnover under €100,000…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks include MoraBanc and Crèdit Andorrà. 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 of Andorra. Dividends paid by Andorran companies that are subject to Andorran corporate tax are exempt…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 10% (Effective on income over €40,000). 10%
    • Highway Access CG-3 main road connects to Andorra la Vella and the Ordino valley. CG-3 runs about 29 km from Escaldes-Engordany through Anyós and Sispony to La Massana…
    • Internet Speed High-speed fiber (Andorra Telecom) with speeds up to 1 Gbps common in residential areas Andorra Telecom fibre, February 2026 catalogue: 500 Mbps for €41 a month, 1 Gbps for €51…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (France) or Lleida-Pirineus (Spain) for high-speed trains. Andorra has no railway. Gare d'Andorre-L'Hospitalet is in France, about 3 km from the…
    • Population Approximately 10,750 residents Parish estimate 12,435 on 30 September 2026 (communal register 12,708). National estimate…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F (European standard) 220-230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax Very low, usually a flat annual fee per square meter set by the Comú. The Comú taxes built property at €2.84 per m² a year. The location index is 1 for the…
    • Property Transaction Tax 4% (split between Government and Parish). The buyer pays ITP at 4% of the real value (1% to the government and 3% to the communes)…
    • Public Transport Passes Bus de l'Andorra; monthly pass is €30 for unlimited travel within the country. L5 runs Andorra la Vella to La Massana and Arinsal, L6 continues to Ordino, and L7 is…
    • Regional Travel Andorra Direct Bus or Alsa from Barcelona El Prat to Andorra (approx. €35 one way). Andbus, on the Wikivoyage Andorra page: Barcelona airport €30 one way, and…
    • SIM Card Andorra Telecom (Sole provider). Prepaid 'Hola!' SIM cards cost approx. €15-€30. Andorra Telecom is the only mobile operator. Prepaid Tarifa S is €10 a month (3 GB and 40…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €6,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €260,000 in La Massana town center) Asking prices in La Massana averaged €5,605 per m² on 23 October 2026 (AndorraListings…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €5,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €208,000 in Arinsal) Ordino, the next parish up the CG-3, averaged €6,885 per m² the same day (339 homes). That…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and high quality (fresh mountain water) Tap water is drinkable. The mineral content can upset a visitor's stomach at first, and…
    • Tax System Residency-based; worldwide income for residents. Residents pay IRPF on worldwide income. You are tax resident if you spend more than 183…
    • VAT 4.5% (Known as IGI, the 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 SIM Card and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads with country prep and comparison cities; updated research attribution and verification date. Confirmed Best Hospital address and Public Transport Passes fares. Marked Internet Speed, SIM Card activation and add-on charges, all six Studio Purchase Price, 1-Bedroom Purchase Price and 2-Bedroom Purchase Price items, Best Cafe for Work, Short Term Rentals, Budget Accommodation, Best Coworking Space, Bike/Scooter Rental, Gyms & Fitness Centers, Laundry Services, Wine Bars, Local Markets and Regional Travel explicitly unverified where an opened page did not establish the quoted detail or its freshness (andorratelecom.ad, e-tramits.ad, saas.ad, interurbana.ad, andorralistings.com).

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