Updated Jan 26, 2026
KEY STATS
20K
Population
30 km2
Area
288 Mbps
Internet
UTC+01:00
Timezone
LEU (21km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Tucked in Pyrenean valleys, Andorra la Vella thrives on duty-free shopping and ski slopes reachable by foot from the old town. Ultra-reliable internet and low taxes attract digital nomads year-round. Alpine summers refresh outdoor work, while winters draw powder enthusiasts.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Andorra
Region
Southern Europe
Population
20K
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Currency
EUR
Language
Catalan
Status
Capital City
Airport
LEU
GPS
42.51, 1.52
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
3,230 points of interest mapped in Andorra la Vella — 108 per km2
Tech
288 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
History
Founded around 900 — over 1,126 years of history
Connections
Andorra la Vella has 4 sister cities worldwide
INFRASTRUCTURE
3,230 total POIs 107.7 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
228
Cafes
38
Bars
54
Fast Food
27
Shopping
Supermarkets
32
Convenience
11
Shopping Malls
15
Healthcare
Hospitals
8
Clinics
12
Pharmacies
32
Education
Schools
29
Universities
1
Libraries
4
Recreation
Parks
437
Playgrounds
50
Sports
70
Cinemas
1
Museums
17
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
301
Train Stations
98
Fuel Stations
53
Services
Banks
19
ATMs
11
Post Offices
5
Police
9
Fire Stations
3
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
288 Mbps
Download
287 Mbps
Upload
5ms
Latency
4,519
Tests
1,385
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
5°
J
6°
F
9°
M
13°
A
16°
M
19°
J
20°
J
19°
A
16°
S
13°
O
9°
N
6°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 12.8 C Range: 5.4 - 20.1 C Rain: 940 mm/year Sunshine: 3,446 h/year
CITY SCORES
87.3
Nomad Index
D
Livability
45.3
Culture
55.9
Overall
AIRPORT
LEU
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport
21 km from center
~38 min ride
FUN FACTS
Andorra la Vella is the capital and largest city of Andorra.
It is also the name of the Andorran parish that surrounds the capital.
As of 2023, the city had a population of 24,042, and the urban area, which includes Escaldes–Engordany plus satellite villages, has over 40,000 inhabitants.
It is at an elevation of 1,023 m (3,356 ft), and is the highest capital city in Europe.
The state is one of the Marca Hispanica created and protected by Charlemagne in the eighth century as a buffer from the Moorish settlers in the Iberian Peninsula.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Andorra la Vella known for?
Tucked in Pyrenean valleys, Andorra la Vella thrives on duty-free shopping and ski slopes reachable by foot from the old town. Ultra-reliable internet and low taxes attract digital nomads year-round. Alpine summers refresh outdoor work, while winters draw powder enthusiasts.
How fast is the internet in Andorra la Vella?
Andorra la Vella has an average download speed of 288 Mbps and upload speed of 287 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Andorra la Vella?
Andorra la Vella has an average year-round temperature of approximately 12.8 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Andorra la Vella?
Andorra la Vella is served by LEU (Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport), approximately 21 km from the city center.
What is the population of Andorra la Vella?
The population of Andorra la Vella is approximately 20K.
What infrastructure does Andorra la Vella have?
Andorra la Vella has 3,230 mapped points of interest, including 228 restaurants, 8 hospitals, 29 schools.
What country is Andorra la Vella in?
Andorra la Vella is located in Andorra.
