What to do, see or visit in Andorra? The Margineda site!
Are you planning a trip to Andorra and don’t know what to do in the Principality? Whatever the season, Andorra offers you a wide range of activities that you can do during your stay in the Principality. Alone, as a couple or with your family, the Principality offers activities to enjoy nature, relax, practice different sports, go on cultural visits… Molines Patrimonis helps you find the activities that best suit your desires.
What can you do during your stay in Andorra? Visit the archaeological site of La Margineda!
Andorra is a country with an important cultural and historical heritage: with more than 15 Romanesque churches from the 11th and 12th centuries, and a valley, the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, declared a World Heritage Cultural Landscape by UNESCO in 2004. This historical heritage has been expanded with a new proposal: the Margineda site.
An activity in Andorra for the whole family
The visit to the Margineda site, in Santa Coloma, in the parish of Andorra la Vella, is an activity for adults and children, to enjoy your stay with your family. 
The discovery of Andorran archaeological heritage
Since 2007, Molines Patrimonis has financed a dozen excavation campaigns in the Roureda de la Margineda, which have allowed the discovery of one of the most important medieval sites documented in the Principality and one of the most outstanding in the southern Pyrenees. The excavations have been carried out on land belonging to the Cardelús-Maestre family, owner of the Molines Patrimonis company. The latest campaigns, since 2010, have had the collaboration of the Government of Andorra through subsidies aimed at restoring and conserving cultural heritage. Thus, together with the Balma de la Margineda, Juverri, the Roc d’Enclar or Camp Vermell, the Roureda de la Margineda constitutes one of the most relevant enclaves for learning about the history of Andorra. The archaeological site occupies an area of more than 4,000 m2, of which about 1,500 m2 have been excavated.
During the different excavation campaigns, thousands of objects from the Middle Ages have been recovered, mainly made of ceramics, iron and bronze, which have allowed us to discover what life was like for our ancestors. All these findings have forced us to reconsider some essential aspects of the medieval history of Andorra. In the summer of 2012, the Margineda site opened its doors to the public to offer a “journey to the heart of Andorra’s history”.
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Book your activity in Andorra now!
The Margineda site offers guided tours during the months of July and August with prior reservation, which can be made at the Andorra la Vella Tourist Office, by telephone (+376) 750 100 or by e-mail.
In winter, visits are only made for school groups.
Rates:
Adult Entry 5€: from 12 to 65 years old
Reduced Entry 3€: over 65 years old and youth card
Free Entry: under 12 years old and ICOM card
Adult Entry 5€: from 12 to 65 years old
Reduced Entry 3€: over 65 years old and youth card
Free Entry: under 12 years old and ICOM card
A multitude of possible activities
In Andorra you can practice many sports all year round. The country has one of the largest ski resorts on the European continent, very attractive sports complexes, a unique thermal-leisure center in Europe, etc.
Sport in the Principality: activities all year round!
Snow sports
Andorra offers, both in summer and winter, a conducive environment for practicing sports, but the country is especially known for its ski resorts that enjoy high-end facilities and services. The country has 3 internationally renowned resorts: Grandvalira, Vallnord and La Rabassa. 
La Rabassa is a resort dedicated to Nordic skiing where, in addition to practicing this sport, you can also go snowshoeing, sledding, etc. The resort is also known as Naturlàndia, an adventure park that allows you to enjoy sports activities all year round! Grandvalira and Vallnord are among the most important ski resorts on the European continent! Grandvalira hosted the Women’s Ski World Cup final for the first time in 2012 on the l’Àliga slope, located in the Soldeu – El Tarter sector. In 2016, the resort was chosen again to host a Women’s Ski World Cup event. More recently, in March and April 2018, Grandvalira hosted, respectively, the Total Fight Masters of Freestyle and the Kilometer Throw World Cup, and in 2019 it hosted the Alpine Skiing World Cup final on the Àliga and Avet slopes. The Vallnord resort is also well known for its summer sports activities and events, such as the organization of the Mountain Bike World Cup.
Mountain biking and cycling in the Principality
Mountain biking is also an activity with a strong presence in Andorra. The Vallnord resort has hosted on several occasions, in its well-known Bike Park and Wood Park, MTB World Cup events organized by the International Cycling Union (UCI). 
Andorra has a long cycling tradition and legendary races, such as the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, include Andorran ports in their main stages. Andorra is becoming a destination for cycle tourism and a regular residence for some professionals in the sector. We also highlight other events related to cycling such as the Gran Fondo, and La Purito Andorra, which brings together more than 2000 participants from 14 different countries. If instead of organized activities and events what you want is to enjoy the magnificent nature of the Principality, you can go on signposted paths and circuits and discover extraordinary landscapes.
Excursions to Andorra: an essential activity
If you want to enjoy the Andorran landscapes while hiking, come to Andorra in the summer and you will be able to climb the highest peaks of the country. 90% of the country’s surface is covered by forests, crisscrossed by wonderful paths that allow you to appreciate the wealth of local fauna and flora.
At the Andorran tourist offices you can purchase the hiking guide Rutes d’Andorra (€6) which includes the itineraries, with details on the difficulty levels and elevation changes, of more than 60 excursions. Andorra has 3 natural parks: the Sorteny Valley, the Comapedrosa Valley, and the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO). 
Relaxation activities and sports complexes in Andorra
In Andorra, you can choose between relaxing at the Caldea thermal spa, playing sports at one of the country’s many sports facilities or enjoying a day at the Naturlàndia adventure park, with your family, as a couple, or why not? alone!
What to do in Andorra when you want to relax? Caldea!
Caldea is a unique thermal-leisure center in Europe. It is also the largest thermal water aquatic center on the European continent. Its more than 6000m2 include, among other services and facilities, indoor and outdoor lagoons, jacuzzis, saunas, Indo-Roman baths, waterfalls, a space dedicated to children (Likids), a restaurant, a gym… If you want to relax, Caldea is the ideal place to do it! 
For the most sporty: Andorran sports centers
Andorra has high-quality sports infrastructures such as the Serradells sports centers in Andorra la Vella, and the Encamp Sports and Sociocultural Center. These two centers offer, among other services:
- a multi-sports hall
- an Olympic swimming pool
- leisure pools
- weight room
- squash courts
- tennis courts
- relaxation area (sauna, spa)
To enjoy nature: the Naturlàndia adventure park
This adventure park, located in the La Rabassa Nordic ski resort, is a park focused on nature that offers a wide range of activities such as archery, quad circuits, adventure circuits, zip lines, giant slide (Tobotronc), snowmobiling, mushing, etc. Naturlàndia, in the parish of Sant Julià de Lòria, has everything for young and old to enjoy and have fun while being in contact with nature! 