Is there any connection between Andorra and Hannibal, the well-known Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with thousands of troops and African elephants to attack the heart of the Roman Empire? His daring raid also… Read More »The Romans, Andorra and Hannibal
Regular visitors to this site will know that since completing my book on Andorra I’ve been working on a new travel book which is all about the province of Girona in Catalonia (Spain) and may… Read More »Why Choose Girona as the Next Destination?
Andorran law guarantees freedom of religion. There is no official state church, nonetheless the Catholic Church has an elevated status and enjoys some privileges not provided to other faiths. The bishop in the nearby Spanish… Read More »Book Extract: Religion in Andorra
EXCURSION 1: Southern Andorra, Spain and Shopping Drive to St Julià de Lòria and then take the scenic road (Ctra. la Rabassa) towards Naturland. Continue past the outdoor activities site until you reach Ctra. La… Read More »Book Extract: Suggested Excursion in Andorra and Spain
The following is a brief book extract from the history chapter of Discover Charming Andorra At the start of the 20th century Andorra was still cut off from the world and the economic situation remained… Read More »Short Extract: Discover Charming Andorra
