Andorra Parish Real-Estate Guide

Andorra has 7 parishes. A parish is the local municipality with its own council (Comú) managing permits, local taxes, parking, waste and services. Each parish covers a main town plus surrounding villages and valleys. When you choose a home you also choose a microclimate, altitude, services and daily travel times. If you plan to move to Andorra or are choosing where to buy, read this together with our Buy Property in Andorra guide.

Andorra la Vella

• Area feel: Capital, walkable, busiest traffic.
• Average altitude: ~1,023 m (3,356 ft)
• Who it suits: Professionals wanting maximum convenience.
• Lifestyle: Urban, long retail hours, gyms and admin close.
• Property types: Central apartments and penthouses.
• Buyer notes: Check parking and soundproofing, sun varies by street.
• Example drive times: Funicamp 10-15 min; La Massana 10-15 min; Ordino 15-20 min.

Escaldes-Engordany

• Area feel: Upmarket next to the capital, spa and shopping.
• Average altitude: ~1,050 m (3,445 ft)
• Who it suits: Prime finishes and central living.
• Lifestyle: Caldea spa, boutiques, river walks.
• Property types: Modern apartments, penthouses, villas around Engolasters and Sa Calma.
• Buyer notes: Highest m² prices in prime streets; confirm parking and storage.
• Example drive times: Andorra la Vella 5 min; Funicamp 10-15 min; La Massana 10-15 min.

Encamp

• Area feel: Residential gateway to Grandvalira via Funicamp.
• Average altitude: ~1,238 m (4,062 ft)
• Who it suits: Ski focus and families seeking value.
• Lifestyle: Quick resort access, quieter evenings.
• Property types: Apartments and duplexes, newer builds near lift.
• Buyer notes: Check sun due to valley orientation; verify heating efficiency.
• Example drive times: Funicamp 0-5 min; Andorra la Vella 10-15 min; Soldeu 20-25 min.

Canillo

• Area feel: High-mountain villages including El Tarter and Soldeu.
• Average altitude: ~1,526 m (5,007 ft)
• Who it suits: Second homes and slope-first buyers.
• Lifestyle: Ski, hiking, quiet outside peaks.
• Property types: Chalets and stone houses, apartments near lifts.
• Buyer notes: Plan for winter driving and parking; cooler winters, great summers.
• Example drive times: Soldeu or El Tarter 0-10 min; Encamp 10-15 min; Andorra la Vella 20-30 min.

La Massana

• Area feel: Popular expat base with Pal-Arinsal access.
• Average altitude: ~1,240 m (4,068 ft)
• Who it suits: Families and commuters wanting town life without the capital.
• Lifestyle: Cafés, schools, gondola in town.
• Property types: Town apartments and duplexes; chalets in Anyós, Sispony and Arinsal.
• Buyer notes: Check community fees; traffic peaks at school and gondola hours.
• Example drive times: Pal gondola 0-5 min; Andorra la Vella 10-15 min; Ordino 10-15 min.

Ordino

• Area feel: Green, scenic and calm.
• Average altitude: ~1,298 m (4,259 ft)
• Who it suits: Views and village charm.
• Lifestyle: Trails, cycling, access to Ordino-Arcalís.
• Property types: Chalets and renovated stone houses, quality apartments.
• Buyer notes: Cooler microclimate; check winter sun and access.
• Example drive times: Arcalís 20-25 min; La Massana 10-15 min; Andorra la Vella 15-20 min.

Sant Julià de Lòria

• Area feel: Southern gateway to Spain, warmer and good value.
• Average altitude: ~908 m (2,979 ft)
• Who it suits: Space per euro and border access.
• Lifestyle: Local shops and restaurants, easy year-round driving.
• Property types: Town apartments; townhouses and villas in Nagol and Aixirivall hills.
• Buyer notes: Less snow than northern parishes; check gradients for hillside homes.
• Example drive times: Andorra la Vella 10-15 min; La Massana 20-25 min; Encamp 20-25 min.