Escaldes-Engordany
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At a glance
- Country
- Andorra
- Region
- Escaldes-Engordany
- Population
- 14,000
- Best time to go
- December to March, June to September
- Main airport
- None — nearest major airport is Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
- Coordinates
- 42.51°N, 1.54°E
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Overview
Escaldes-Engordany runs straight on from Andorra la Vella, so most visitors barely notice the boundary. The name comes from its hot springs, and the town is built around the water, with the Caldea spa as its landmark.
It is a good base for a relaxed mountain break. Mornings on the trails, afternoons soaking in thermal pools, and evenings in the restaurants along the main avenue.
Things to see
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Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0 Caldea
A striking glass-and-steel spa complex whose spire dominates the valley, fed by natural thermal springs.
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Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0 Sant Miquel d'Engolasters
A small Romanesque church with a slender bell tower, on a meadow high above the town.
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Photo: Occitandu34, Public domain Lake Engolasters
A pine-fringed reservoir in the hills above town, with an easy walking path around it.
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Photo: Enfo, CC BY-SA 3.0 Pont d'Engordany
An old stone bridge over the river, a reminder of the village Engordany once was.
Things to do
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Soak at Caldea
Move between indoor lagoons, Indo-Roman baths and outdoor pools with mountain views.
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Photo: Aliento Más Allá, CC BY 2.0 Walk the Madriu valley
The trail into this UNESCO-listed valley starts in Escaldes and climbs past old stone huts and waterfalls.
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Photo: Judesba, CC BY-SA 3.0 Shop and eat on Avinguda Carlemany
The main avenue of tax-free shops, cafés and restaurants serving Catalan mountain cooking.
Where to stay
Around Caldea
Ideal for spa breaks, with hotels a short walk from the thermal pools.
Hotels in Around CaldeaEngordany
The quieter side of the river, with easy access to the walking trails.
Hotels in Engordany
Getting around
The town is easy to walk, and frequent buses connect it to Andorra la Vella and the ski areas.
Buses from Barcelona airport take around three hours and stop in Andorra la Vella, a few minutes away.
When to go
Winter suits skiers and spa-goers, while June to September is best for hiking. Caldea is popular all year, especially at weekends and on rainy days, so go early if you can.
Plan your trip to Escaldes-Engordany
Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.