Discover Ordino

This well-preserved 17th-century manor house of a wealthy ironworking family is now a museum, offering an authentic glimpse into aristocratic life in old Andorra.

The largest botanical garden in the Pyrenees showcases a rich variety of mountain flora and offers peaceful walking paths amid well-tended beds and greenhouses.

This Romanesque church in the nearby hamlet of La Cortinada houses well-preserved medieval frescoes and ranks among the country's finest sacred buildings.

Ordino is considered the quietest and greenest of Andorra's valleys, with well-preserved traditional architecture and noticeably less bustle than Andorra la Vella — ideal for relaxed walks and hikes.

From Andorra la Vella, the drive takes only about 15 minutes heading north.

The official language is Catalan. Spanish, French and English are also well understood in hotels and tourist establishments.

June to September is best for hiking and the botanical garden, while December to March invites visitors to the nearby Vallnord-Ordino Arcalís ski resort.

Ordino is considered the greenest and quietest of Andorra's valleys, with well-preserved traditional architecture and noticeably less shopping bustle than Andorra la Vella or Escaldes-Engordany.