Shopping in Andorra

Posted in Andorra information by Brett Tudor on 29/11/2024

Andorra, apart from skiing, snowboarding and hiking, is known as a “tax-free” haven.   For this reason, duty free shopping is also an important part of the holiday for many that come to Andorra to enjoy their winter sports.

You will find a number of shops in all of the resorts, especially in Pas de la Casa, and the more residential towns,  however the main shopping area is in the capital city of Andorra La Vella and in the neighbouring town of Escaldes-Engordany.   Andorra La Vella is a busy, modern and  totally charming little city that is well worth a visit.  There are a wide variety of stores, from high-end, designer boutiques that sell all of the luxury brands, through to outlets selling budget friendly goods and duty free articles.   Combining a shopping trip into the capital with a visit to the famous Caldea Spa and enjoying a great meal in one of the many restaurants/bars makes for a great afternoon/evening out.  Public transport is regular and reliable to get you there and back.

Perfumes and cosmetics are possibly the most sought after duty free products and you can take advantage of the much discounted prices to purchase your favourite perfumes, cosmetics and skin care products.

Tobacco and alcohol are another favourite for the bargain hunters, with prices very competitive for most brands.  Do not, however, forget that duty-free restrictions will apply when entering back into Spain or France and even into your own country.

Jewellery and watches are greatly sought after in Andorra.  You will find many shops selling top brand prestige watches as well as fine jewellery and accessories, especially in the capital city.  Many people visit Andorra just to purchase watches.

Being a popular winter sport and hiking territory, you will find sports shops all over Andorra.  Many of these rent the ski/snowboard equipment but also have all the clothing, footwear, equipment and accessories for sale. There is no shortage of sports shops all over the country offering all of the top brands as well as lesser known brands for those on more of a budget.  Towards the end of the season you can benefit from the “end of season” sales to purchase your favourite brands at discounted prices.

In the capital city you will find a wide selection of designer stores for clothes, footwear and accessories as well as some more traditional high-street shops that we are all familiar with.  As far as “fashion” is concerned, there is something for every budget if you fancy renewing a bit of your wardrobe.

There is no shortage of “electrical” stores in Andorra.  You can purchase everything tech, including the latest mobile phones, pcs, tablets, headphones, cameras and other devices.

Do not forget the souvenir and artisan shops that you will find in every resort.   Andorra is a very proud little country and you can always pick up a little souvenir of your ski holiday.  There are some great artisanal foods, especially cheeses and cured meats that you can purchase to remind you of your holiday in Andorra.

In summary, you can take advantage of the tax-free shopping prices for many goods, but always remember to consult the “restrictions” applicable on certain products and keep receipts of any important purchases just in case of being stopped by Customs officers.

Have fun !!