Meritxell

Municipality, Parish, or Town

Environment•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 10:31

Severe Winds and Snow Cripple Andorra Ski Resorts, Prompt Extended Alerts

Full closures at major sites like Ordino-Arcalís, with restricted low-elevation operations elsewhere amid gusts over 120 km/h; fresh snow and avalanche risks set to intensify through midweek.

Heavy Snowfall in Andorra Causes Highway Crash and Road Closures

A French car collided with a bus on CG-2 amid intense snow, injuring the driver; yellow and black alert phases declared with heavy vehicle bans and strong winds forecast.

Other•2 Related•Mar 28, 2026 • 17:31

Firefighters Probe Burnt Smell and Smoke in Two Andorra la Vella Incidents Saturday

First call at a Meritxell hotel traced to electrical fault in laundry, ruled false alarm; apartment on l'Alzinaret still under investigation with street closed.

Pedestrian Hit by Car in Andorra la Vella, Causing Major Delays

A 42-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car at Riberaygua-Joan Maragall intersection in Andorra la Vella, causing over 30 minutes of traffic delays amid firefighter aid.

Canillo Launches Tender for New Soldeu-Meritxell Summer Bus Service

Andorra's Canillo parish council has opened a national tender for a seasonal bus route connecting Soldeu and Meritxell to meet peak tourist demand.

Environment•3 Related•Mar 06, 2026 • 14:46

Andorra Advances Greenway Upgrades in Canillo Under PSIVA Plan

Minister Guillem Casal and Canillo consul Jordi Alcobé signed a €249,775 contract with CTP Lacoma to rehabilitate a 440m trail from Meritxell.

Environment•5 Related•Feb 06, 2026 • 13:16

Storm Leonardo Dumps Heavy Snow on Andorra, Causing Road Chaos

Unexpected low-elevation snow from humid southwesterly flow led to skids, traffic jams, and strict police checks across parishes.

Environment•4 Related•Feb 04, 2026 • 06:31

FEDA Starts Burying 17km of 1960s Power Lines Along Prats de Meritxell Path

A €450,000 project will underground outdated overhead lines, remove 19 towers, and restore the historic royal path's landscape in Andorra's Encamp.

Andorra CG-2 Traffic Jam Cleared After 2 Hours Due to Snow-Chained Coaches

A convoy of over a dozen foreign tourist coaches blocked the road in heavy snow near Canillo; police towed vehicles, fined offenders, and restored.

Other•5 Related•Jan 19, 2026 • 16:31

Two Kosovar Women Arrested for €900 Shoplifting Spree in Andorra

The suspects, previously known to authorities, were caught with stolen clothing, tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana near a hypermarket. They face fast-track expulsion after stores file complaints.

Culture•4 Related•Jan 06, 2026 • 06:31

Annual cavalcades across Andorra drew crowds with floats, celebrities, and sweets despite -8°C weather and

Around 500 participants on 20 floats paraded through cheering crowds in sub-zero temperatures, with road closures and bus diversions in place across the country.

Heavy Tourist Traffic Strains Andorra's Roads Amid Holiday Crowds

Intense influx of visitors caused persistent queues at borders, ski areas, and shopping districts over the weekend, with congestion peaking Friday.

Other•4 Related•Dec 31, 2025 • 06:45

Andorra Council Approves Queue Rules for Nightlife Venues to Clear Pedestrian Paths

Unanimous ordinance update mandates businesses manage long queues blocking sidewalks, with fines up to €9,000; stems from tensions at popular crepe.

Other•4 Related•Dec 20, 2025 • 06:31

Andorra Updates Rules to Curb Eatery Queues Blocking Sidewalks

Officials target viral crêperie, café, and burger spot after resident complaints force pedestrians onto roads, with new fines and queue plans planned before year-end.

Motorcyclist hospitalised after Avinguda Tarragona crash; two other Andorra collisions

Three separate collisions in Andorra on Thursday evening and earlier in the day left one motorcyclist treated at hospital, produced traffic delays.

Health•3 Related•Dec 10, 2025 • 20:46

Early influenza surge in Andorra strains paediatric services

Influenza cases jumped to 137.77 per 100,000 inhabitants in early December, with children under 5 hit hardest and straining pediatric services amid holiday demand.

Andorra expects 58,000 vehicle entries over Puríssima long weekend

Early ski openings, good weather and strong bookings drive sustained traffic surge, prompting special mobility plan with reversible lanes and multi-agency coordination.

17-year-old motorcyclist injured on Avinguda Meritxell; driver may have fled

A teenage rider fell from her motorcycle just before 7pm in front of the Diamant building and was taken to Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell.

Business•4 Related•Nov 26, 2025 • 05:29

Shop in Andorra posts positive balance as organisers push decentralisation and premium shift

Tourism minister Jordi Torres reported higher visitor numbers, stronger hotel occupancy and high public ratings for the Shop in Andorra festival.