Ordino Identifies No Tourist Saturation Zones Under New Law

Ordino parish authorities have identified no areas requiring designation as "tourist saturation zones" under the new General Tourism Law.

Jordi Serracanta, the Ordino councillor for Tourism, Dynamisation and Sports, stated that no locations in the parish currently face critical visitor overcrowding. Speaking to the Andorran News Agency (ANA), he explained that preparations for the legislation involved joint assessments with the relevant ministry and communes to pinpoint high-traffic spots. "At present, no zone is critical," he said.

While acknowledging some "more crowded" areas, Serracanta linked this to their features and ease of access. He cited the Camí Ral trail as an example, where nearby parking allows visitors to walk the route easily. "Accessibility draws far more people," he noted. In contrast, other sites see fewer visitors due to tougher access or lower visibility, despite signage.

No spots in Ordino are experiencing runaway crowds, he added. Existing measures already help manage flows, such as fees, road closures and timed access restrictions at Tristaina lakes. The Natural Park of Sorteny also charges for parking over two summer months.

Serracanta attributed concentrations of tourists to both convenience and certain visitor behaviours, including those who arrive at a specific site, take a photo and leave. "That happens, unfortunately it does," he said, blaming social media for amplifying the trend.