A small and inexpensive town of Encamp is located 7 km from the capital of Andorra. It well "pokatit" for those who want to combine bends on the mountain roads of Pas de la Casa - Grau-Roach with evening entertainment in the capital - and at the same time noticeably save on living. On the Funikamp lift, in just 15 minutes you can get to the Enradort ski area (2448 m) by stopping at the Vall dels Cortals station, where the skier's school is located.
How to get
In Encamp you can to get either through Spain or through France. In Barcelona (or Toulouse) you need to transfer to the bus / car and drive to Andorra.
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Transport
Season by city a free shuttle bus that delivers hotel guests to the Funicamp lift.
The tunnel between Encamp and Agios (a place in the neighborhood of La Massana) started building not so long ago, but in 2011 it was already opened. Now the path between these two resorts was reduced from 30-45 minutes - to five!
During the ski season, you can take a mini-train to Encamp, which passes through the city and the Funicamp station and goes further to the Grandvalira ski area. This train runs seven days a week until the end of the ski season, opening hours, from 8.30 to 18:00 (when the last train leaves from Funikamp station).
Hotels
The hotel base of Encamp is represented by hotels of different star category - from comfortable quadruples, located 5 minutes walk from the ski lift, to democratic two-bedroom and family apartments a bit far.
Book popular hotels in Encamp at the best prices
| Hotel Guillem from 4 756 руб . Encamp Els Arinsols, 10 | Aparthotel Shusski from 3 998 rub Encamp Avinguda François Mitterrand, 83 | |
| Hotel U nivers from 2 895 rub. Encamp René Baulard, 13 | Hotel Mila from 1 999 rubles Encamp Carretera dels Cortals s / n | Hotel Arbre De Gel from 4 273 rubles Encamp Avenida François Mitterand, 102 |
| Montecarlo from 4 480 rubles Encamp Joan Martí, 104 | Hotel la Mola from 1 310 rubles Encamp Avenida Coprincep Episcopal, 62 | Hotel Alfa from 2 895 rubles Encamp Avda. Joan Martí, 87 |
Entertainments, Excursions and Attractions of Encamp
Museums, discos, shops, restaurants and bars. The Encamp Multisports Center sports complex includes an indoor swimming pool, two tennis courts, two squash courts, a gym, basketball, football and volleyball courts, a weightlifting hall, two tanning booths, two men's and one women's sauna, restaurant.
A local historical attraction is the complex of buildings of the Church of St. Roma: the church itself, the watchtower, water cisterns and the ruins of a fortified house dating back to the early Middle Ages.
Sant Jaume dels Cortals is a modern-built church that was opened in 1999 near the forest of Llau, near the crest of St. James, where the old church of St. Philip and St. James is located. The church fits perfectly into the landscape and opens up a view of the Cortals valley. A small bell tower is built a few meters from the church. In the town of Santiago Cortals, right behind the old church, you can see the Pagan Square of the Irish architect and the beautiful village of Rigoder.
- Take a ride on the so-called mini-train, which delivers skiers and snowboarders to the Grandvalira ski area. And be careful on bends!
- Lay your own ski route from Encamp to Pas de la Casa. At the same time, you need to get back to Encamp before the lift closes at 16:45, otherwise you'll have to get to the hotel by bus.
Electricity Museum
Learn everything about electricity and the history of its development by mankind, as well as participate in entertaining experiments with electricity in the museum of Encamp. The museum is located in the basement of the national hydroelectric factory, which was built in 1934. To this day it is the main electricity producing plant in Andorra. Tickets: 3 EUR, opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 09:30 to 13:30 and from 15 to 18:30, Sunday: 10: 00-14: 00. Address: Av. From Bartra s / no. Phone: + 376 739 111.
Museum of historical cars
The museum has a collection of various vehicles, numbering more than 90 cars and more than 100 bicycles, as well as numerous miniature images. Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 9: 30-13: 30 and 15: 00-18: 00, Sunday: 10: 00-14: 00.
Route Tomb of Nereus
The route Tomb of Nereus runs at altitudes between 1900 and 2100 meters and includes the districts of Canillo, Encamp, Ordino and La Massana. The path of 8 km with a vertical rise of 198 meters can be overcome in 3 hours, which will pass through the picturesque forests and valleys. You can start the road from any point, because it's a circular route. The road lies along the Solana Ridge, and travelers can enjoy wonderful panoramic views of cities and spruce forests.
Among the attractions found on the way, one can not help but notice the beating keys in Canillo, the forest and Plain Font Mallol in the area of La Massana and the forest of Bosque del Coll in Ordino. In this area you can find amazing panoramic views and the path to one of the symbols of the country - the peak of Casamanya. Tomb of Nerea - tourist attraction number one in the resort and an excellent opportunity for a wellness trip.
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