Escaldes-Engordany

Escaldes-Engordany is an administrative parish in Andorra that spreads across valleys and mountains, forming the second largest urban center in the principality. The area lies where two rivers meet and functions as the commercial heart, with shops and businesses concentrated along its main avenues.

The parish became an independent administrative unit in 1978 when it separated from Andorra la Vella. This division allowed the territory to develop its own commercial and governance structures and grew into a thriving urban hub.

Hot springs have shaped this parish and made thermal relaxation a central part of local life. The community's identity connects closely to water, wellness, and the natural resources that draw visitors seeking restoration.

The main shopping corridor runs along Carlemany Avenue and Meritxell Avenue, where most stores and businesses are located. Visitors can walk easily from one shop to another along these connected streets.

The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, which makes up roughly one-tenth of Andorra, earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 2004. This recognition honors the preserved mountain landscape and traditional land-use practices that have endured for centuries.

Location: Andorra

Capital city: Les Escaldes

Elevation above the sea: 1,050 m

Shares border with: Sant Julià de Lòria, Andorra la Vella, Lles de Cerdanya, Les Valls de Valira, La Massana

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GPS coordinates: 42.50889,1.54083

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07