Long one of the pillar industries of Andorra’s economy, tourism has greatly helped the nation to flourish. Situated in the heart of the Pyrenees, this little principality provides a mix of luxury hotels, scenic beauty, winter and summer sports, and an attractive shopping experience drawing millions of tourists annually. Combining winter and summer attractions, Andorra has established itself as a top choice for year-round as well as seasonal travel.

The nation welcomes roughly 8 million visitors a year, of which roughly 3 million spend nights. With most of the visitors from nearby Spain and France, the flood of tourists is a major engine of the economy. With almost 4.5 million visitors, most from the Catalan provinces—especially Barcelona—as well as from the areas of Zaragoza and Huesca, Spain leads. France trails closely, particularly with regard to southern visitors from Ariège, Aude, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, and Pyrénées-Orientales. Smaller shares of the total come from visitors from Benelux, Portugal, Germany, and the United Kingdom among other nations. Andorra’s tourism industry is now a major component of its home economy since this consistent influx of visitors combines business with tourism into a potent economic engine.

Andorra’s travel industry has also experienced notable growth and acceptance lately. The nation first signed a cooperation agreement in 1998 to create the Themis Foundation in the principality, then joined the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Andorra’s reputation as a worldwide travel destination has been raised thanks to this international cooperation.