- What to bring delicious from Andorra?
- Exquisite gifts
- Free trade
- Where to buy?
Foreign travelers do not think about what to bring from Andorra when they get to this country, because their main goal is to ski in ski resorts with luxurious slopes and relatively affordable prices. Tourists prefer to spend shopping with neighbors, Spaniards and French, where there is much more choice, and the process itself is more exciting.
And yet, in Andorra, you can buy good things from well-known European designers and world brands. Neighbors are also "worried" about the quantity of goods in local shops, therefore, besides Andorran goods, there are many things from other European countries, and many souvenirs are made in China. This material will present a rating of the best goods and souvenirs for guests.
What to bring delicious from Andorra?
A European country close to the Mediterranean is a supplier of various well-known delicacies, the most popular are the following products: olives, especially stuffed with various fillings; smoked ham; local cheeses and guests from Spain. This country is also the main supplier of wine to Andorra, so the desire to bring a delicious locally produced grape drink may fail.
Exquisite gifts
It is difficult to refuse jewelry made of silver, gold, other precious metals, and in Andorra there is a large selection, prices are affordable. The only moment that can confuse a foreign buyer is that there are no traditional models and styles for the country. Most of the pieces are reminiscent of the style typical of the “big neighbor” jewelry, Spain.
The roots of another popular souvenir in Andorra - a fan - also grow from there. Once upon a time, this small object was an integral part of the image of any Spanish signorina. With his help, women not only escaped the heat, but also hid from prying men's eyes, flirted, flirted and talked. Today Spanish fans made of paper, plastic, fabric, wood are scattered around the world as Andorran souvenirs for loved ones.
Gifts for men are also good, especially those made of high quality leather: bags of different sizes; wallets, purses, key holders and business card holders; gloves. In addition to leather goods, the male half of the group buys tobacco and cigars, which have excellent taste.
Free trade
Andorra is popular as a shopping destination due to the fact that it is a duty-free country; many European goods are sold at a price that is one third lower than that of its neighbors. The country is popular, because quite often local shopping and entertainment centers arrange various promotions, and twice a year they please with sales seasons, when the cost of goods drops to 70%.
Since Andorra is famous for its ski resorts, given the low prices for all goods, many foreign athletes (professionals and amateurs) buy ski equipment and other sports equipment, for example, for diving.
Where to buy?
The main shopping and entertainment center of Andorra is called Pyrénées, and it is here that the largest number of purchases is made. In the summer, sales on the streets are popular. It is difficult to compare shopping with Italy, but you can find all the famous world brands, the same Zara, Soho, Mango, Lacoste.
Also in this shopping hypermarket there are a large number of shops selling perfume and cosmetic products. The prices for cosmetics and perfumes are significantly lower than in duty-free shops at the border, but there is one sad news for tourists. The state has set a limit of 900 euros per person, and there is a limit on the export of perfumery, 75 ml, and alcohol.
A tip for tourists on how to make more purchases and not be punctured at customs. Of course, this method will not help in relation to alcoholic drinks or perfume with cologne, but it will work great in the case of buying jewelry. Experienced travelers advise, unpack jewelry and put them on yourself. In this form, not a single customs officer will be able to file claims for exceeding the limit established by the state. Unfortunately, only the closest people can give an unpacked and worn piece of jewelry.
As you can see, tiny Andorra is in the shadow of its "big" neighbors, tourists come here to relax and go skiing, snowboarding. The choice of goods from the neighbors is much greater, as well as the number of promotional offers and sales. Yet local merchants are happy to offer locally made goods, as well as products made in Italy or Spain, products and jewelry. The main thing that foreign guests take away is a good mood and a desire to return here more than once.
