Andorra is known for the beauty of its Pyrenean landscapes, but it is also known that the small independent principality is a real paradise for shopping enthusiasts. Located in the heart of the parish of Escaldes-Engordany, at the junction of Meritxell and Carlemany avenues, Illa Carlemany is a shopping centre that is easily recognisable by its original architecture. The structure houses no less than 70 shops in a wide variety of fields, as well as cafés and restaurants. It also offers a multitude of services to make every shopping session a pleasant one, and to allow holidaymakers to enjoy a destination that has so much to offer on the borders of France and Spain.
Illa Carlemany, the temple of shopping in Andorra
To all those who say that Andorra is a must-see destination for those who love long shopping sessions, then it is most certainly because they have been to Illa Carlemany in Escaldes-Engordany. It's simple: in this shopping centre, easily recognisable by its pale green façade, a multitude of shops allow every member of a family or group of friends to treat themselves every day of the week. There are many big brands with low prices, offering the possibility to update or complete your wardrobe in an elegant style or in sportswear. Brands such as Levi's, G-Star Raw, Hugo Boss, Guess, Helly Hansen, Salomon, Haglöfs, PeakPerformance and Vero Moda can be found here, and outfits can be complemented with one or more pairs of shoes. Visit Pandora, Rituals, L'Occitane en Provence, Geox, Timberland, Swarovski or O Bag.Store. Several shops, such as OVS Kids and 012 Benetton, are geared towards children, and you should not miss out on home decoration. For example, furniture and objects from Casa Viva
It is always more pleasant to plan a shopping day in Andorra when you know that you can take one or more gourmet breaks. This is no problem, as Illa Carlemany offers a variety of food experiences. You can have a good burger and chips, a pizza from PizzaRoma, tapas from Dehesa SantaMaria or a summer salad or sandwich from MYCORNER. During the day, you can take a break with a good coffee and pastry from Starbucks or refresh yourself with a delicious yoghurt ice cream with a gourmet topping like the Yoghourtería knows how to make.
A multitude of services for a memorable shopping experience
Illa Carlemany also offers a multitude of services to make your shopping experience easier. First and foremost, there are 600 parking spaces. There are several charging points for electric cars in the indoor and outdoor car parks, with the possibility of charging a Porsche, a Tesla and many other brands. The building has 3 public toilets and 2 spaces for breastfeeding children, mobile phone charging points, wifi connection, a pharmacy if needed, a car wash, a laundry and ironing area and a shoe repair and key cutting area.
The shopping centre also offers car rental for travelling around the principality and reaching its sites of interest.
In addition to shopping to please yourself and your loved ones, Illa Carlemany offers cinema sessions, with French films shown mid-week outside the summer. You can also come here to exercise in the fitness room with spa, or for a haircut or manicure in the hair and beauty salon.
Illa Carlemany is also a ticket office where you can book tickets for cultural and sporting events and for the main leisure facilities in Andorra, such as the Caldea thermal spa and the Naturland adventure park. In winter, it is possible to buy ski passes for the Grandvalira ski resort.
More information on the Illa Carlemany website as well as on the Facebook and Instagram pages
