21. Andorra La Vella, Andorra

Written By Jackie King

Andorra La Vella, the capital of the Principality of Andorra, is Europe’s highest capital and is located in the Pyrenees between France and Spain. This city’s primary industry is tourism but also earns foreign income as a tax haven. Top sights include La Casa de la Vall, Puente de Paris and the Salvador Dalí sculpture (Noblesse du Temps) nearby, along with the Church of Sant Esteve. The city’s many ski resorts are popular as well.

Happiness: 12th

Historical Landmarks: 22nd

Sports: 52nd

Schools and Education: 53rd

Governmental Stability: 18th

Crime: 7th

Healthcare: 5th

Affordability: 30th

Food: 34th

Innovation: 28th

Pollution: 25th

Climate: 15th

Overall Average: 25.08


Happiness: The World Happiness Report does not have a score for Andorra.

Historical Landmarks: Andorra La Vella does not in and itself have any UNESCO World Heritage sites, but given that Andorra is not very large, the designated Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is not too far away.

Sports: Andorra La Vella is currently home to two clubs in the Primera Divisió league—FC Santa Coloma and UE Santa Coloma. FC Andorra, a popular team based in Andorra La Vella that voluntarily affiliated with the Catalán Football Federation, has been allowed to compete in Spanish leagues since 1948.

Schools and Education: No university in Andorra La Vella ranks among the top 1000 worldwide universities.

Crime: In Andorra La Vella, crime is very low in every category but crime has increased in the last three years.

Affordability: No cost of living index was available for Andorra La Vella.

Food: 1 restaurant in Andorra La Vella has 1 Michelin star.

Pollution: A pollution index score of 36.84 means that Andorra La Vella has moderate air pollution and very low water pollution.

Climate: Andorra La Vella reaches the high 60s and mid 70s (F) in summer months, while in the winter, it can be found in the mid 40s to low 50s in Fahrenheit.


Jackie King