Andorra is famous for its skiing resorts. Despite the fact Andorra is one of smallest country in continent it attract almost the biggest number of winter tourists. Many visitors comes to admire fairy-tale landscape, unique houses made of wood and stone and of course to go skiing, during winter time.
Interestingly, today so popular skiing in Andorra spring up not long ago. The first skier in Soldeu valley was a mailman. In 1924 he brought skis from France in case it would be easer to bring the post.
Andorra is proper place to do shopping. There are small country taxing tariff, therefore various goods are cheaper. You can get domestic appliance, winter equipment, cosmetic, perfumery, wears, tobacco and alcohol etc. for not big price. Even nearby countries habitants come shopping. A favourite souvenir is local item from wood or stone.
Everything is created for tourist convenience: uncountable hotel complexes, restaurants and more then 1000 shops. Pragmatic locals easy can find contact with foreigners and make them comfortable stay.