The safest country for families this summer has 29C highs – and it's one of the cheapest with beers costing £2.25
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Andorra is the safest country for families in the world
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It has hot summers and is a cheap place to ski in the winter months
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Safety is a big factor for families when it comes to booking a holiday and Andorra is the safest.
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The tiny Spanish-speaking country of Andorra tops the list of being the safest with a score of 90 out of 100.
According to ADT Andorra has an "impressively low crime index rate" with few visitors and residents reporting few concerns about personal safety."
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Despite its low crime rate Andorra is much less popular than its neighbours France and Spain.
Andorra attracts just 150,000 British tourists each year, which is over 100 times fewer than its neighbour Spain, which has 18.8 million.
It's a sunny destination too with highs of 29C in the summer and a daily average of 24C - which is a good exploring temperature.
And there is plenty to see in the country that's 468 square kilometres, from enormous
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There's also an outdoor amusement park called Naturland which is home to the longest alpine slide in the world called the Tobotronc.
Sitting on a toboggan, riders go down the slide that descends through the Andorran forest - and goes on for over three miles.
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Andorra has the longest toboggan ride in the world
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The track is over three miles long and goes through a forest
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To ride the longest toboggan ride in Andorra costs around €10 (£8.63).
The park also has the longest
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trail in Europe, a 170 metre
In Andorra, you get a lot for your money too, the average cost for a local beer is €2.60 (£2.24).
A three-course meal at a mid-range restaurant for two people costs around €44 (£37.98).
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If you want a drink, the average price for a glass of wine costs around €6 (£5.18).
When it comes to the country's food specialities, there are plenty like Escudella which is a flavourful stew.
There's also trinxat made from cabbage and potato, and Crema Andorrana which is a creamy custard dessert with brandy.
The price of a hotel room varies but can be as cheap as €17 (£14.68).
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At a mid-range hotel, prices range from €56 (£48.35) to €96 (£82.89).
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It's an affordable ski destination too
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Andorra is a good winter spot too and offers a cheap ski season between early December and late April.
In Grandvalira Ski Resort, considered one of the best in Andorra, you can expect to pay €40-60 (£34.53-£51.79) for a day pass during peak season.
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At one of the cheapest resorts in France, Les Gets, a pass can cost €48 (£41.44), but expensive resort in France like Val d'Isère in France can be from €71 (£61.30) per day.
Currently, to get to Andorra, visitors from the UK will have to fly to
From there, you'll then hop on a bus from the airport which goes directly to Andorra and takes around two hours.
The cheapest flights to Barcelona are in November 2025 with a starting price of £15.
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The Andorra direct bus runs 16 daily services between Barcelona Airport and Andorra la Vella - the journey costs €35 (£30.21).
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Andorra - 90
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Andorra is one of the safest and most affordable countries in the world
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