Andorra is a tiny country nestled between France and Spain in the heart of the Pyrenees and a popular European ski holiday destination. It is well known for its unpretentious and good value resorts like Arinsal and Vallnord, as well as being one of the best for beginner skiers. The Big Snow Festival in March is becoming one of winter's must attend festivals, offering skiing and snowboarding combined with top music acts from live acts to club nights.

Andorra Essential Information:

Capital: Andorra la Vella
Languages: Catalan (official language), Spanish, French. To learn the basics visit www.bbc.co.uk/languages
International dialling code: +376
Currency: Andorra uses the Euro.  For up to date exchange rates visit: www.xe.com/ucc