Ski resorts have always been attractive for tourists. After all, not everyone likes to luxuriate on the beach under the scorching sun of the Mediterranean, and therefore the demand for trips to the mountains is always there. One of the places where you can perfectly relax is the Principality of Andorra , located in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain.
One should not think that this kind of active rest is only available to adults - for children the hospitable Andorra has prepared its unique complex of services. Almost every hotel has entertainment areas for children and provides animation services, so that the kids will not be bored. For a fee, you can hire a coach who will teach the child the basics of skiing or snowboarding, and in the summer, pony riding is available.
How to get to Andorra?
The small state-principality does not have its own airport, and therefore it is necessary to compare in advance its capabilities with the duration of the road, especially with the toddler on his hands.
You can get to Andorra from Spain (Barcelona), where the tourists are delivered by Aeroflot, Vueling and Iberia air carriers four times a week. The flight takes about 4 hours. After arriving in Spanish territory it will be necessary to take a bus going to the capital of Andorra - Andorra la Vella .
Similarly, you can get to Andorra and through France. From Moscow there are direct flights to Toulouse, and in the winter several charters are added. From France to Andorra it is possible to get there by a rented car or intercity bus. The capital of the state is also a place for tourist pilgrimage, although children are mainly taken to Andorra for skiing to the resorts of Encamp , Escaldes and Canillo.
Best hotels in Andorra for holidays with children
- Guillem Hotel is located in a very picturesque area on the mountainside. For children, personal trainer services are provided here, as well as classes for beginners. Both children and adults will be pleasantly surprised by the presence of a large swimming pool, a sauna and a winter garden where you can have a lot of fun. Guillem Hotel is considered one of the best hotels in Andorra and is located 4 km from Canillo, you can get there by lift.
- Hotel Mercure has a huge indoor children's entertainment area with dry pools, cinemas for creativity, and various safe attractions. In addition, the hotel's rooms designed for children are made of natural wood, from the walls to the furnishings.
- Hotel Plaza is considered the most high-quality institution of this type. For babies up to three years there are nurseries with attentive educators. The staff speaks partly Russian and English, although the local dialect is Catalan here.
- Hotel Princesa Parc is a hotel with a variety of spa treatments for adults and children. It is especially beautiful here for New Year's holidays and Christmas. The undisputable advantage of the hotel is its proximity to the ski lift. There is a speed for skiers, but there is an ordinary "non-ski" for moms with strollers and small children.
In the summer of 2016, the opening of the first children's spa hotel was announced, where all services will be provided to children from 3 to 8 years old. This center will house a recreation area, various water procedures, as well as attractions.
Meals for children in hotels of Andorra
Unfortunately, there is no special children's table in any Andorra hotel. In addition, local cuisine is replete with spices, so that not even every adult can appreciate the burning taste of dishes.
That food in the ski resort is not a problem, for kids it is recommended to take a can of food, designed for several days of rest. It can be bought in the nearest supermarket, but only local brands with excellent quality food are sold here, but it is possible that the children will not immediately change their taste preferences.
At a moderate fee, kitchen staff will agree to boil vegetables and meat for a fee. Already on the site, we recommend purchasing an inexpensive steamer so that you can quickly prepare a dinner or dinner for a small child.
If a child gets hungry during skiing, then on the slopes there are many small cafes with fast food, light snacks and hot drinks that will warm the holidaymakers.
What to take from clothes for children?
Depending on the age of the child, you should choose a wardrobe for him. So kids who are still sitting in a stroller will need warm clothes that do not let out cold gusts of wind, often in the mountains.
Children from three years old who came with their parents to start skiing will need a special thermal cover, with a minimum of layers of clothing underneath. It reliably retains the heat of the body and removes excess vapors from the outside. Membrane clothing and footwear are recommended for active children of any age.
Do not forget about glasses with reflective filters, because in the mountains the activity of the sun is very high, and the white snow track further exacerbates its influence. Forgetting glasses, the child risks to get a corneal burn in a bright sun or just to feel discomfort, because he will have to squint all the time.
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