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Encamp
Visit Encamp for a half‑day of museums and the Funicamp gondola; stay only if you need ski access or a road‑trip break.
Encamp is a small parish north‑east of Andorra la Vella. Its main attractions are the historic Complex at les Bons, several niche museums and the Funicamp gondola that gives mountain views. Walking and the free Funibus cover the town, so a few hours suffice; overnight is useful only for ski trips or to split a long bus journey.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for hiking, Dec–Feb for ski access via the gondola
- avoid Heavy snow storms in late winter (check local forecasts)
- Airports
- BCN · TLS
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Andorra ↗Andorra is outside the EU and Schengen: you leave the Schengen area when you enter and re-enter it when you leave. If you need a Schengen visa, make sure it allows multiple entries; check the official rules for your passport.
- Andorra ↗Duty-free prices come with strict allowances on tobacco, alcohol and other goods when you return to Spain or France; customs checks are routine.
- Andorra ↗In winter, snow chains or winter tyres may be required on the mountain roads; check road conditions before you drive.
- Andorra ↗The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC/GHIC) is not valid in Andorra, and mountain rescue and ski injuries are billed privately: travel insurance that covers skiing and hiking is essential.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Encamp112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Encamp, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Andorra uses the euro (EUR, €) though it is not in the EU.Andorra-wide
- SIM or eSIMAndorra is outside EU roaming: EU plans may charge heavily.Andorra-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe and cold; mountain streams are not treated.Andorra-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service.Andorra-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Andorra-wide
- SafetyAndorra is generally safe; watch mountain weather and keep valuables on the bus.
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- RestroomsIn cafés, shopping centres and ski stations.Andorra-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 118 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops open late and many open on Sunday morning; resort hotels close in May and November.Andorra-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBCN Barcelona–El Prat Airport (Main international gateway, about 200 km (124 mi) (≈2.5 h bus) to Encamp).BCN Barcelona–El Prat Airport (Main international gateway, about 124 mi (200 km) (≈2.5 h bus) to Encamp).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus L2 single ride€1.5 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BCN Barcelona–El Prat Airport (Main international gateway, about 200 km (124 mi) (≈2.5 h bus) to Encamp) · TLS Toulouse‑Blagnac Airport (Alternative gateway, about 180 km (112 mi) (≈2 h bus) to Encamp)BCN Barcelona–El Prat Airport (Main international gateway, about 124 mi (200 km) (≈2.5 h bus) to Encamp) · TLS Toulouse‑Blagnac Airport (Alternative gateway, about 112 mi (180 km) (≈2 h bus) to Encamp)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Mar (6 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Encamp: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. Free Funibus circulates and connects to the Funicamp gondola. Bus L2 runs every 15 min (Mon‑Sat) to Andorra la Vella.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Andorra la Vella
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Bus L2, about 15 min
Capital’s shopping and historic quarter.
Grandvalira (Soldeu)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Funicamp gondola to the ski area, then ski lifts
Largest ski area in the Pyrenees.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Montecarlo Andorra
Close to the gondola base; good for a night if skiing or breaking a road trip.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–100 (≈ US$85–120) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €40 | €40 |
| Round‑trip bus from Barcelona to Encamp1 × €45 · check schedule | €45 |
| Funicamp gondola round‑trip ticket1 × €12 · check price | €12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €18 |
| Trip total≈ €195 per person per day, bed included | €195≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in euros; transport and accommodation excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal at a modest restaurant | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Funicamp gondola ticket | €12–15 (≈ US$14–18) |
| Bus L2 single ride | €1.5 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museu d'Art Sacre opens only in July–August; plan visits accordingly (check opening hours).
- UNESCO Madriu‑Perafita‑Claror Valley access is limited; use guided tours only.
- Bus L2 frequency drops to every 20 min on Sundays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance118
Embassy
US consulate in Andorra la Vella; other embassies in Spain.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Barcelona → Encamp bus: about €45 (≈ US$55) one‑way (check operator)
- Funicamp gondola round‑trip: about €12 (≈ US$14) per person
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disculpe)
- Gràcies — Thank you (gràcies)
- Quant costa? — How much is it? (quant costa?)
- On és l'aturada del autobús? — Where is the bus stop? (on és l'aturada del autobús?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Encamp. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for hiking, Dec–Feb for ski access via the gondola · avoid Heavy snow storms in late winter (check local forecasts) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Montecarlo for ski trips.
- Link to Andorra la Vella guide for extended stays.
Sources
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