Made in Andorra gastronomy

Local products

Even today, Andorra remains a country with deep-rooted customs linked to livestock farming and agriculture. Our natural environment and proximity to France and Spain have left their mark on our tradition and know-how. Our local producers are eager to show you how they work in harmony with tradition, as guardians of these long-standing customs. Authentic local cuisine!


Made in Andorra

The harsh environment and altitude at which these vines are grown produce a unique and distinctive flavour in Andorran wines. We invite you to visit our vineyards, where you can try the high-altitude wines produced in our country: Borda Sabaté 1944Casa BealCasa AuvinyàMas Berenguer and Casus Belli.

Other craft drinks produced in Andorra also make the most of the altitude and natural environmental conditions, such as the Ratassia de la Carmeta®, & AND, Boris and Alpha beers, and Asgard mead.

Meat has always been a staple of our cuisine. You'll find beef with the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) label, as well as veal, lamb, kid and horse meat with the “Carn de qualitat controlada d’Andorra” (Andorra Quality Meat) label at shops and restaurants throughout the Principality. Poltrand is a brand that specialises in horse meat.

Our dining table is also filled with traditional cured meats, which are lovingly prepared using only the finest ingredients. The traditional recipes have been passed down and are now made by local producers such as Els Escaubells and Cal Jordi, where you can visit the production facilities, take part in a workshop or buy their products.

Locally sourced produce, known as ‘kilometre zero’ in Andorra, plays a key role in the country’s cuisine. Places such as Cortal Llumeneres are dedicated to farming and livestock breeding, offering all kinds of high-quality seasonal produce.

If cheese is your thing, jot down these top recommendations to try during your stay with us. Casa Raubert, in Escàs (La Massana), produces a range of specialities made from cow's and sheep's milk. They run guided tours, pairing sessions, food tastings and workshops.

El Batall cheese factory in Santa Coloma (Andorra la Vella) uses organic cow's milk to make its cheeses. Besides mató (cottage cheese), they also make spreadable and fresh cheeses. The workshop is open to the public and runs guided tours.

The country's rich flora is ideal for producing high-quality natural honey, which our producers are busy preparing so you can take it home with you. The beehives at Naturalis, Casa Folch, Autèntic and Le Souffle d’Adore are nestled high in the mountains, where bees work hard to produce the finest high-altitude honey for you to savour. In addition to a honey-tasting or taking a jar home with you, Naturalis invites you to take a guided tours of the apiaries, where they will show you the complete production process.

Without straying from our natural surroundings, l'Ànima del Bosc works hard to share the rich biodiversity of the plant world in the Andorran mountains. They handcraft products specifically designed for use in healthcare and herbal medicine. They produce birch sap, glycerine-based macerated bud extracts, mother tinctures, herbal infusions and other specialist preparations.

The secret of the best jams can be found in the hands of our small producers. Thanks to their efforts, you can enjoy the sweetest version of the fruits of the forest. Marmalades, jams and jellies made using traditional recipes and 100% natural products grown in our country. Visit Casa Gendret to harvest the fruit and make your own jam, or even enjoy a jam-tasting at Rebost del Padrí or El Pastador after a visit to the old quarter of Sispony.

Nectum is the traditional pineapple syrup made in Andorra. This natural remedy doubles as a condiment used in local cuisine. With a tradition dating back more than 200 years, farmers in the mountains used to make this medicine, and now the people at El Rebost del Padrí have revived it to sell commercially.

Who doesn't like chocolate? A visit to Xocland is a must for every gourmet. Here you will find chocolates of a range of intensities, reaching up to 70% or even 90% cocoa, as well as all types of pralines and truffles made on the premises. The activities on offer include children’s workshops, guided tours, tastings and even talks during which the master chocolatiers will tell you first-hand how they make these tasty treats.

On the subject of sweet treats, Estopiñan is an Andorran bakery with over 50 years of tradition that has adapted to modern times. They offer a wide range of classic pastries and a new line of healthy baked goods.

In Andorra, coffee is an institution with many devotees. For much of the population, the morning and after-lunch cups of coffee are essential. Don't miss the chance to try one of the specialities that Café El Conseller has been serving for over fifty years.

Eggs are found in many local dishes. In Andorra, several high-altitude farms offer locally sourced, high-quality organic eggs, as their hens roam freely in natural surroundings. L'Ou 1900, in the Montaup Valley, Agricultura Cal Jordi, in the Ransol Valley, both in Canillo, and Can Sona in Fontaneda (Sant Julià de Lòria).

Another new product introduced by local producers in the Principality is a range of fresh pasta, in addition to the stuffed pasta made by the family business Pasta Natur in its workshop in Andorra la Vella.

Biobo is a project by Bio Bio Restauració that promotes quality food affordable to all, with local and organic products.

 

 

Everything has its time

Some of the Andorran shopping sectors are also represented in our producers. This is the case with cosmetics and textiles.

Beauty and wellness are part of the country's essence, which you can see in products such as Pocions de lluna plena and Kalunae. Make the most of some of their natural cosmetics products which are artisanally crafted and environmentally friendly. Take advantage of the benefits that our mountains offer.

In the case of textiles, some of the most traditional pieces are created by Vital. This project was born to rekindle the identity of the Pyrenees using natural sheep wool to make items such as blankets, pillows, coverings, bags, etc. It's a gift that will transport all the warmth of our territory to your home.

 

Traditional mountain bordes

Andorra’s location, right in the heart of the Pyrenees, with influences from its neighbouring countries, means that its gastronomy is shaped above all by mountain cuisine. The country has numerous traditional bordes located in natural surroundings, where you can taste these products as well as our most famous dishes: escudella, trinxat, cold cuts and home-made cheese boards, roasted meats, and more. Enjoy the best of our cuisine in a welcoming environment and feel right at home!


Experience our cuisine all year round

Andorra organises different events in which cuisine, handicrafts and tradition fill our streets and squares. In winter, the traditional Christmas fairs such as the Santa Llúcia Fair, the Christmas Village and the Christmas markets add a joyful and colourful touch to the Christmas holidays. Autumn arrives with the Andorra la Vella Fair, which showcases local products and offers visitors a wide range of traditional flavours. In October, the livestock fairs in the capital and in Canillo remind us that livestock farming is still very much present in Andorra. From spring to autumn, on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month, you will find traditional markets in every parish, such as the Mercat de la Vall in Andorra la Vella and the weekly markets in Encamp, Ordino and Sant Julià de Lòria.

 

Autumn and winter remind us that tradition is always present at our table, thanks to the events organised by restaurant owners throughout the country. Without a doubt, the Mostra Gastronòmica in Ordino (November), Jornades de Cuina de Tardor and Andorra a Taula (November), La Massana Fogons (October), Ruta de la tapa (February) and Sabors d’estiu (July-August) offer excellent opportunities to try Andorran cuisine and local products. Further opportunities can be found during public celebrations and festivities, such as the Escudella de Sant Antoni (January), the popular botifarra sausage and sardine barbecues held in every parish during Carnival (February), the cakes and sweets that are made during Sant Joan (23 June), and the traditional roasted chestnuts.

 

Another place where most of the local products of Andorra can be acquired is the Tourist Office in Andorra la Vella, in one of the country's commercial areas or in the gourmet shops located in the different commercial areas. Some producers also have their own websites where you can access and purchase directly from their catalogue. 

 

Like you'd made it at home 

Would you like to learn how to prepare our dishes? If you love cooking and would like to know how to prepare our most traditional dishes, you’ll be pleased to know we have a recipe book that details the recipes and best-kept secrets of our chefs. You just need to pick the recipe you most fancy, gather the necessary ingredients, and get stuck in. You can enjoy the most traditional flavours in your own home!

And remember: if the products of Andorra bring back some good memories while you are at home, we will be waiting for you to repeat your visit whenever you like!