Weekend in Encamp

Narrow cobbled street lined with traditional stone houses, balconies and a few small shops. No attractions per se, but a genuine slice of village life. Good for a quiet 15-minute w

Tip: Stop at the bakery halfway up for a coca de recapte (flatbread with peppers and anchovies) for under €3. The street is quietest before 10am.

A baroque church from the 18th century with a painted wooden altarpiece and a striking bell tower. Small but well-kept. The interior is modest but tells Andorra's Catholic rural hi

Tip: Look for the small museum annex next door (free) with relics from the old Romanesque church on the same site. Open same hours as church.

A small Romanesque church from the 12th century, part of the historic Bons ensemble. Well-preserved apse and bell tower, set against a mountain backdrop. Worth the short walk up the valley.

Tip: Go on a clear morning for flat light on the stonework. The key is kept at the Encamp tourist office; call ahead if you want to go inside.

A well-marked, easy 2km out-and-back trail following a mountain stream through mixed woodland. Shaded for most of the way, with a small waterfall at the turnaround point. Suitable for all ages, no ste

Tip: Start early to avoid the midday heat. Take the track from the end of Carrer de les Bons; you'll pass a small bridge after 800m where you can dip your feet. No facilities, so bring water.

Not free, but the cheapest way up the mountain. A 7-minute cable car from the centre of Encamp to the Grandvalira ski area at 2,100m. Spectacular views of the valley and peaks. Round trip costs about

Tip: Buy a return ticket and ride up just before sunset for golden light over Andorra. The restaurant at the top has fair-priced coffee and a terrace.