Canillo

Municipality, Parish, or Town

Politics•4 Related•May 29, 2026 • 07:01

Three Canillo landowners close cable car talks, demand expropriation

Three property owners in Canillo have formally ended negotiations with the local council over a proposed cable car to l'Armiana, refusing agreements despite route adjustments. They demand a public interest declaration for expropriation rights, disputing claims of economic benefits to their unique sites.

Other•4 Related•May 28, 2026 • 07:01

Xavier Cañada Resumes Parish Visits in Andorra from June 8

Andorra's Citizen's Mediator starts territorial sessions across parishes to offer direct support on public administration issues and rights protection. Attendance is open without prior booking.

Andorra Issues 183 Fines for Missing Winter Driving Equipment

Authorities handed out 183 fines from November to May for drivers without required winter tires or chains. Tourists received most penalties across parishes like Canillo and La Massana, with peaks in January.

Canillo Cable Car Project Stalled Without Full Landowner Consensus

Canillo's proposed cable car to l'Armiana requires unanimous landowner approval, with two holdouts blocking progress despite agreements with six others. The cònsol major emphasizes seeking solutions amid firm opposition.

Business•2 Related•May 22, 2026 • 12:16

Canillo Tops Andorra Winter Tourist Occupancy at 76.4% Despite Encamp's Lead in Establishments

Andorra's tourist accommodations saw overall occupancy rise to 67.5% this winter, driven by Canillo's strong 76.4% average thanks to prime skiing access. Encamp improved but trailed, while the capital parish declined sharply late-season.

Culture•3 Related•May 22, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Launches 50th Anniversary Photo Exhibit at Santuari de Meritxell

The Andorran government opened a photographic exhibition in the Santuari de Meritxell cloister to mark 50 years since its 1976 inauguration. It showcases community life at the brutalist site through archive images, with interactive elements and upcoming events planned.

Politics•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 19:31

Ordino Councillors Slam Unsustainable Growth, Reject Centralised Urban Planning

Ordino opposition leader Enric Dolsa deems population growth beyond 100,000 irrational and unsustainable, pushing for a national population debate. Senior councillor Maria del Mar Coma rejects central urban oversight, upholding parish authority amid APTA's proposal.

Other•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 05:33

15 Candidatures Validated for CASS Council Elections in Andorra, Up 20%

Andorra's CASS administration council elections on 17 June feature 15 diverse candidatures, a 20% rise from 2022, fueled by debates on pension and healthcare reforms amid IMF concerns. Low past turnout prompts promotion efforts.

Sports•5 Related•May 20, 2026 • 17:46

Canillo Awards €7.36M Contract for Major Palau de Gel Ice Rink Upgrades

Canillo awards €7.36M contract for 15-month second-phase Palau de Gel upgrades, including reinforcements, rooftop restaurant, panoramic bar, and energy efficiency, starting June 1 to August 2027.

Other•4 Related•May 19, 2026 • 19:31

Canillo Parish Launches €2.5M Ideas Competition for Roc del Quer Viewpoint Expansion

Architects and engineers have until 15 July 2026 to submit sustainable designs enhancing visitor experience while preserving the high-mountain landscape, with €10,000 for the winner.

Culture•3 Related•May 17, 2026 • 21:02

Nearly 600 Canillo Residents Visit Pont Tibetà Bridge at Record-Breaking Resident's Day Event

Total attendance topped 1,100 across parish attractions, surpassing expectations and showcasing strong local enthusiasm for rediscovering tourist sites.

Culture•2 Related•May 17, 2026 • 17:31

White Night of Monuments in Canillo Draws Over 200 with Drone Show and Mapping Spectacle

Technological highlights like the *Cel, llum i memòria* drone display and Sant Serni church projection captivated crowds, alongside storytelling, tours, and traditional Mai planting events.

Andorra Records 533 Traffic Accidents in 2025, One Fatal

Police data shows a rise in total crashes to 533 from 456 in 2024, but road deaths fell sharply to one. Most injuries were light, with highest victim rates in 30-39 age group and Andorra la Vella parish.

Environment•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra Launches Process for First National Park in Canillo and Ordino Valleys

Andorran government and communes of Canillo and Ordino validated an agreement this week to create the Parc Natural Nacional de les Valls de Canillo i Ordino, published in BOPA to start public consultation.

Other•2 Related•May 11, 2026 • 09:01

Former Andorran Minister Arrested After Fleeing Alcohol Checkpoint in High-Speed Chase

The 58-year-old ex-politician from Canillo tested positive at 0.97g/L, charged with DUI, fleeing police, and endangering public safety during rainy night pursuit.

Culture•3 Related•May 10, 2026 • 17:46

Canillo Parish Hosts Free Open Doors Day to Ice Rink, Bridge and Viewpoint on May 17

Residents of Andorra can access Palau de Gel, Pont Tibetà and Mirador del Roc del Quer with free tickets from May 15, limited spots available to boost community engagement.

Environment•4 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:20

Andorran Rangers Confirm Three Young Male Brown Bears in Spring

Three young male brown bears have appeared in Andorra's border areas during spring thaw, identified by rangers' photo traps and hair samples for genetic matching. No attacks reported, but farmers worry about livestock risks amid calls for coexistence.

Environment•4 Related•May 06, 2026 • 19:31

Canillo

Three Canillo landowners close cable car talks, demand expropriation

Xavier Cañada Resumes Parish Visits in Andorra from June 8

Andorra Issues 183 Fines for Missing Winter Driving Equipment

Canillo Cable Car Project Stalled Without Full Landowner Consensus

Canillo Tops Andorra Winter Tourist Occupancy at 76.4% Despite Encamp's Lead in Establishments

Andorra Launches 50th Anniversary Photo Exhibit at Santuari de Meritxell

Ordino Councillors Slam Unsustainable Growth, Reject Centralised Urban Planning

15 Candidatures Validated for CASS Council Elections in Andorra, Up 20%

Canillo Awards €7.36M Contract for Major Palau de Gel Ice Rink Upgrades

Canillo Parish Launches €2.5M Ideas Competition for Roc del Quer Viewpoint Expansion

Nearly 600 Canillo Residents Visit Pont Tibetà Bridge at Record-Breaking Resident's Day Event

White Night of Monuments in Canillo Draws Over 200 with Drone Show and Mapping Spectacle

Andorra Records 533 Traffic Accidents in 2025, One Fatal

Andorra Launches Process for First National Park in Canillo and Ordino Valleys

Former Andorran Minister Arrested After Fleeing Alcohol Checkpoint in High-Speed Chase

Canillo Parish Hosts Free Open Doors Day to Ice Rink, Bridge and Viewpoint on May 17

Andorran Rangers Confirm Three Young Male Brown Bears in Spring

Andorra Rangers Confirm Three Young Male Bears in Spring Incursion Zones

France Honors Andorra Police and Mayor for Busting €1M Tobacco Smuggling Ring

French Officials Honor Andorran Police and Mayor for Busting €1M Tobacco Smuggling Ring

Concòrdia and PS Advance Joint Progressive Lists in Most Andorran Parishes

Olympus Race Andorra Hits Record 1,000 Participants in Seventh Edition

Canillo Approves Scaled-Back Incles Valley Housing Plan for 16 Homes or 8 Chalets

Andorra Visitor Numbers Rise 10.5% to 714,488 in March

107 Andorran-Plated Vehicles Hit Wild Animals on Catalan Roads in 2025