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

Essentials

City
Sant Julià de Lòria, Andorra 3
Population
Parish estimate 10,283 on 30 September 2026 (communal register 10,819). 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 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 6
Banking for Expats
MoraBanc, Andbank. Revolut and Wise are widely used by nomads for daily transactions.
Accommodation
Mainly apartments and local hotels like Hotel Sol Park (€75/night) or Airbnb rentals.
Cashless Friendly
Yes, cards and contactless payments are accepted in almost all establishments.
Short Term Rentals
AndorraListings median asking rent in the parish was €3,225 a month on 23 October 2026 (24 homes, €23/m²). That is the advertised long-term market, not a checked Airbnb rate, and the sample is small. 11
Budget Accommodation
Mountain hostels nearby or Hotel Barcelona (approx. €55/night).
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Avinguda Verge de Canòlich for proximity to dining and the University.
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Aixirivall or Nagol for quiet, scenic views while remaining 5 mins from the center.

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Ingeni has no desk in the parish. Escaldes is Carrer de la Constitució 17 (AD700); Andorra la Vella has Passage of Europe 1 and Pau Casals 10. A day pass is €30 and a fixed personal desk is €310 a month. 12 13 23
Best Cafe for Work
Granja El Parque (Carrer d'Isabelle Sandy). Quiet atmosphere with reliable Wi-Fi.
Networking Events
Andorra Business events and 'Andorra Digital Nomads' Facebook/Telegram groups.
Social Events for Expats
After-work drinks at local bars like The Place; community meetups usually happen in Andorra la Vella.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Taxi Andorra (App: TaxiAndorra). No Uber/Bolt available. Minimum fare approx. €6.
Bike/Scooter Rental
Cicland (electric bike sharing scheme). Subs start at €2/day plus usage fees.
Best Beach Nearby
None (landlocked). Nearest is Castelldefels, Spain (2 hr 15 min drive).
Top Regional Airline
Air Nostrum (operating from Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport, LEU).
Top International Airline
Lufthansa, Emirates (via Barcelona-El Prat BCN or Toulouse TLS).
Highway Access
CG-1 main road connects south to Spain (Seu d'Urgell) and north to Andorra la Vella.
Main Train/Transit Hub
No trains in Andorra. Nearest hub: Puigcerdà (Spain) or L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (France).
Public Transport Passes
L1 and night line Bn1 run between Sant Julià de Lòria and Andorra la Vella. Visitors pay zone fares of €1.85, €3.35, €4.70 or €6.20. A T-10 is €13.75 and a zone-1 month is €75.20. Andorrans and legal permanent residents ride the regular lines free. 4 14 15
Regional Travel
Andbus from the national bus station lists Barcelona at €30 one way (€56 return) and Toulouse at €36 (€64 return), as of January 2025. Flixbus stops in Sant Julià de Lòria. 4 16

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell (Escaldes-Engordany, 15 min drive).
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Naturland Wellness Area and local studios like Yoga Flow in nearby Andorra la Vella.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Centre Esportiu de Sant Julià. Multi-sport complex with pool and gym, ~€45/month.
Laundry Services
Bugaderia Bugamatic (Carrer de l'Andorrà). Self-service around €5 per load.

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
CityXerpa (The local 'UberEats' of Andorra, very efficient).
Best Local Dish to Try
Trinxat (Cabbage, potato, and bacon mash) at Borda de l'Arena.
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Veggie's World (nearby in Escaldes); local spots offer grilled vegetables (Escalivada).
Best Dessert Spots
Pastisseria El Menut for traditional 'Coques'.
Affordable Shopping Spots
River Centre Comercial, Carretera d'Espanya, Sant Julià de Lòria (AD600): a 7,500 m² centre opened in 2000. Sunday to Thursday 09:00-20:00, Friday to 21:00, Saturday 08:00-21:00. 22
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (ships to Andorra, but requires customs clearance for high values).
Grocery Delivery
E.Leclerc (Hiper Andorra) online delivery.
Bar/Nightlife Area
Plaça de la Germandat for local drinks; major nightlife is in Andorra la Vella.
Local Brewery
Boris Craft Beer (produced in Andorra). Try it at local bars.
Wine Bars
Celler de l'Andorrà for a wide selection of Spanish and French wines.
Street Food Stalls
Frequent food trucks at Naturland park events during peak season.
Popular International Cuisine
Pizzeria Venècia for authentic Italian (Avg. Verge de Canòlich).

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Naturland (Naturlandia), Carretera de la Rabassa km 8, La Rabassa: the Tobotronc is a 5.3 km alpine slide. The park calls it the longest in the world. 18 19
Museums & Art Venues
Museu Fàbrica Reig, the tobacco museum in the former Reig factory, is at Plaça de la Germandat 9, Sant Julià de Lòria (AD600). 20 21
Historical Sites
Sant Serni de Nagol, an 11th-century Romanesque church in the village of Nagol. 3
Religious Sites
Church of Sant Julià i Sant Germà (center of town).
Annual Events
Festa Major de Sant Julià de Lòria (last weekend of July).
Cultural Districts
The Old Quarter (Barri Antic) of Sant Julià.
Theater Venues
Auditori Claror (part of the Centre Cultural i de Congressos Lauredià).
Local Markets
Vila Medieval (Medieval Market) held annually in the streets.
Music Scene
Jamboree Jazz performances occasionally hosted at the Cultural Center.
Street Art
Various iron sculptures depicting local history located along the Valira river walk.
Cooking Classes
Occasional workshops at the Centre Cultural i de Congressos.
Art Galleries
Mama Maria Art Gallery (nearby in Andorra la Vella).
Historic Buildings
Casa Comuna (Town Hall) building.
Local Heritage
Andorran 'Bordes' (traditional mountain stone houses used for grain/hay).

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site, access nearby).
National Parks Nearby
Comapedrosa Natural Park (approx. 25 min drive).
Cycling/Walking Paths
Coll de la Gallina (legendary cycling climb for pros).
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador del Roc del Quer (20 min drive away, spectacular glass walkway).
Birdwatching Locations
The high forests of La Rabassa.
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Designated BBQ and picnic areas at Fontaneda.

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
La Poste (French) and Correos (Spanish) both operate within Andorra.
Tech Repair Services
Andorra IT (Andorra la Vella) for laptop and mobile repairs.
Table Tennis Spots
Available at the Centre Esportiu de Sant Julià.
Language Classes
Servei de Política Lingüística (Free Catalan classes provided by the government).
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Comunal de Sant Julià de Lòria.
Community Centers
Centre Cultural i de Congressos Lauredià.
Gaming Lounges
eSports City Academy (located in Escaldes-Engordany).
Casino & Gaming Halls
Unnic Andorra (Casino) in Andorra la Vella (10 mins away).

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
On 23 October 2026 AndorraListings showed Sant Julià de Lòria at a median €5,421 per m² (182 homes, median price €997,500). The site does not split studios from larger homes. A 40 m² flat at that rate is about €217,000. Asking prices, parish-wide. 11
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
The same page does not publish a separate price for the villages. The parish median that day was €5,421 per m². A 40 m² flat at that rate is about €217,000. Asking prices, not closed sales. 11
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same parish median of €5,421 per m² on 23 October 2026, not split by bedrooms. A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €325,000. Asking prices. 11
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
No separate outside-town series. The same median of €5,421 per m² applies. A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €325,000. 11
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same parish median of €5,421 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €434,000. Asking prices, not closed sales. 11
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
No separate outside-town series. The same median of €5,421 per m² applies. An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €434,000. 11
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
The Comú taxes built property at €0.64 per m², and the location index is 1 on every street. Bare land is exempt. Terraces, parking and storage count at 40%. A 70 m² flat is about €45. Foc i Lloc is a separate €50.25 a year for each resident aged 18 to 65. 10
Property Transaction Tax
The buyer pays ITP at 4% of the real value (1% to the government and 3% to the communes). 9
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 17

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 Sant Julià de Lòria, parish, Sant Serni de Nagol, NaturlandiaReference
  4. Wikivoyage Andorra, euro, plugs, tap water, L1, Flixbus, no railwaySecondary
  5. Andorra Telecom catalogue, October 2026 editionOfficial
  6. Andorra Telecom eSIM activation €6Official
  7. CCIS taxation, IRPF, 10% CIT, 4.5% IGIOfficial
  8. IRPF consolidated law, article 5 dividends and article 29 bisOfficial
  9. Govern, ITP 4% (1% state and 3% communes)Official
  10. Sant Julià de Lòria 2026 communal tax ordinance, property tax and Foc i LlocOfficial
  11. AndorraListings asking prices 23 Oct 2026Listings
  12. Ingeni day pass €30 and personal desk €310Official
  13. Ingeni spaces in Escaldes-Engordany and Andorra la VellaOfficial
  14. Cooperativa Interurbana zone fares and T-10Official
  15. Govern free monthly bus pass for residentsOfficial
  16. Wikivoyage Andorra la Vella, Andbus prices, Air Nostrum at LEUSecondary
  17. D.3 digital nomad residence, 90 days, two-year initial stayOfficial
  18. Naturland Tobotronc, 5.3 km, Carretera de la Rabassa km 8Official
  19. OSM Naturlandia cota 1600, Carretera Secundaria de la RabassaReference
  20. Museu Fàbrica Reig, Plaça de la Germandat 9Official
  21. OSM Plaça de la Germandat, Sant Julià de LòriaReference
  22. River Centre Comercial Sant Julià, Carretera d Espanya, 7500 m²Official
  23. OSM Carrer de la Constitució, Escaldes-EngordanyReference
  24. Andorra Telecom February 2026 catalogue, country prep mobile pricesOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €252,000) Same parish median of €5,421 per m² on 23 October 2026, not split by bedrooms. A 60 m²…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €210,000) No separate outside-town series. The same median of €5,421 per m² applies. A 60 m² flat at…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €320,000) Same parish median of €5,421 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €434,000. Asking…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,300 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €264,000) No separate outside-town series. The same median of €5,421 per m² applies. An 80 m² flat…
    • Affordable Shopping Spots River Centre Comercial (extensive Duty-Free supermarket). River Centre Comercial, Carretera d'Espanya, Sant Julià de Lòria (AD600): a 7,500 m²…
    24 more changes
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Yes, residency for digital nomads/entrepreneurs allows for a flat 10% income tax. D.3 digital-nomad residence is an initial two-year permit. The holder must live in Andorra…
    • Best Coworking Space Ingeni Coworking (Andorra la Vella, 10 mins away). Rates: ~€20/day, €250/month. Ingeni has no desk in the parish. Escaldes is Carrer de la Constitució 17 (AD700); Andorra…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, but recently implemented following OECD standards. 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 Euro (EUR). 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 Dividends paid by Andorran companies that are subject to Andorran corporate tax are exempt…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 10% (on income over €40,000; first €24,000 is 0%) 10%
    • Historical Sites Church of Sant Cerni de Nagol (11th-century Romanesque architecture). Sant Serni de Nagol, an 11th-century Romanesque church in the village of Nagol.
    • Internet Speed 700 Mbps average (Andorra Telecom fiber-optic network covers almost 100% of the territory) Andorra Telecom fibre, October 2026 catalogue: 500 Mbps for €41 a month, 1 Gbps for €51…
    • Museums & Art Venues Museu del Tabac (Tobacco Museum) located in the former Reig factory. Museu Fàbrica Reig, the tobacco museum in the former Reig factory, is at Plaça de la…
    • Must-See Landmarks Naturland (Adventure park with the Tobotronc, world's longest alpine slide). Naturland (Naturlandia), Carretera de la Rabassa km 8, La Rabassa: the Tobotronc is a 5.3…
    • Population Approx. 9,700 Parish estimate 10,283 on 30 September 2026 (communal register 10,819). National estimate…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F (standard European sockets) 220-230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax Very low, usually a local municipality fee (foc i lloc) around €50-100/year. The Comú taxes built property at €0.64 per m², and the location index is 1 on every…
    • 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 L1 Bus Line. Monthly pass 'Abonament Mensual' approx. €30 for Zone 1. L1 and night line Bn1 run between Sant Julià de Lòria and Andorra la Vella. Visitors pay…
    • Regional Travel Direct Bus or Andbus to Barcelona (Airport/Sants) - approx. €34 one way. Andbus from the national bus station lists Barcelona at €30 one way (€56 return) and…
    • SIM Card Andorra Telecom is the sole provider. Prepaid 'Hola!' SIM cards start at €15 for 3GB… Andorra Telecom is the only mobile operator. Prepaid Tarifa S is €10 a month (3 GB and 40…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb and Booking.com. Studios average €1,100 - €1,500 per month. AndorraListings median asking rent in the parish was €3,225 a month on 23 October 2026 (24…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €180,000) On 23 October 2026 AndorraListings showed Sant Julià de Lòria at a median €5,421 per m²…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €152,000) The same page does not publish a separate price for the villages. The parish median that…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and of high quality, sourced from mountain springs. Tap water is drinkable. The mineral content can upset a visitor's stomach at first, and…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis, but with significant exemptions and low rates. 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…

    fix pass: SIM Card aligned to the shared country wording and country prep catalogue citation; Highest Income Tax Bracket simplified to 10% to match the country prep and comparison cities. Research attribution and verification date refreshed. Museums & Art Venues address and visitor access, Public Transport Passes conflicting fares, Short Term Rentals and Studio Purchase Price (City Center), Studio Purchase Price (Outside City), 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center), 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City), 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center), 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) historical prices explicitly marked Not verified; their contents retained. Best Coworking Space, Affordable Shopping Spots and Must-See Landmarks addresses, hours and prices rechecked and retained (andorratelecom.ad, ccis.ad, reigfundacio.com, bus.ad, andorralistings.com, ingeni.ad, ingeni.ad, river.ad, web.naturland.ad).

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