Ordino Identifies No Tourist Saturation Zones Under New Law

Ordino parish authorities have confirmed no areas qualify as "tourist saturation zones" under the new General Tourism Law.

Jordi Serracanta, the councillor for Tourism, Dynamisation and Sports, told the Andorran News Agency (ANA) that joint evaluations with the relevant ministry and other communes during the law's preparation found no locations with critical visitor levels. "No zone currently faces critical overcrowding," he said.

Certain sites draw larger crowds due to their appeal and straightforward access, Serracanta explained, but none experience unmanageable volumes. He pointed to the Camí Ral trail, where proximity to parking lots enables quick pedestrian arrivals. Less accessible paths or lower-profile spots see fewer visitors despite signage.

The parish already employs sufficient controls, the councillor noted. At Tristaina lakes, these feature traffic restrictions, paid entry and hourly limits. The Natural Park of Sorteny imposes summer parking fees over two months. Serracanta linked peak concentrations to convenience, social media influence and brief visits for photographs before departure. "Such patterns do happen, unfortunately," he observed.