Andorra Plans 100-200 Housing Units for Seasonal Ski Workers
Canillo parish council meets with minister this week to advance housing project in Soldeu and El Tarter, aiming to house 2,000 seasonal workers and.
Key Points
- Canillo council to meet Minister Conxita Marsol on 100-200 units for 2,000 seasonal ski workers.
- Targets Soldeu and El Tarter to replace tents/caravans with dignified housing.
- Frees apartments for permanent residents; partial plans underway despite land issues.
- Completion targeted for next year or within two; other parishes interested.
The Canillo parish council will meet this week with Economy, Housing, and Labour Minister Conxita Marsol to advance plans for 100 to 200 housing units targeted at seasonal ski workers in areas like Soldeu and El Tarter.
Cònsol Major Jordi Alcobé outlined the proposal in an interview with the Andorran News Agency (ANA), noting that the session will focus on sharing the concept and exploring next steps. The idea originated during the previous administration under Francesc Camp and addresses the influx of around 2,000 workers each ski season. Alcobé emphasised that these employees have distinct needs from year-round residents, allowing for adapted conditions while upholding rigorous quality levels.
He highlighted the importance of dignified housing to prevent the poor conditions—such as tents or caravans—observed at other resorts. The development would release apartments now occupied by temporary staff, making them available for permanent locals. Although land remains unavailable, partial development plans are in progress. Alcobé aims for completion next year or within two years.
Alcobé added that several other parishes have shown interest in pursuing comparable projects.
Original Sources
This article was aggregated from the following Catalan-language sources:
- Diari d'Andorra•
“Els treballadors temporers tenen necessitats diferents de les d’un resident habitual de tot l’any”
- Diari d'Andorra•
Canillo vol construir al voltant de 200 vivendes per a temporers
- El Periòdic•
Canillo estudia la construcció de fins a un total de 200 habitatges per a temporers en zones properes a les pistes d’esquí
- Bon Dia•
Alcobé es reunirà aquesta setmana amb Marsol per a proposar la construcció de pisos destinats a temporers
- Diari d'Andorra•
Alcobé plantejarà a Marsol com construir pisos per a temporers a Canillo
- ARA•
Canillo i Govern projecten fins a 200 pisos per a temporers a Soldeu i el Tarter
- Altaveu•
Reunió entre Alcobé i Marsol per construir entre 100 i 200 habitatges per a temporers