Is Andorra la Vella safe?
Very safe, with low crime and well-lit streets. Mountain weather, winter driving and avalanche risk outside marked pistes are the real hazards.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-05-20.
- Homicide rate in Andorra: 2.6 per 100,000 people (2020, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Andorra: 7.6 per 100,000 people a year (2013, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 118 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Andorra la Vella at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Very low; occasional pickpocketing in busy shopping streets and car break-ins at ski car parks. |
| At night | Streets are safe and quiet after dark; nightlife is limited. Taxis run, but buses thin out late. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women; harassment is rare. Standard mountain safety advice applies when hiking alone. |
| Other risks | Avalanches and fast weather change; Winter driving on mountain roads; Altitude and strong UV when hiking |
Scams, areas and local laws
Take care
- Ski touring and hiking off marked routes: avalanche and weather risk
- Winter roads: chains or winter tyres are required
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Duty-free limits on tobacco, alcohol and fuel are enforced at the Spanish and French borders.
- Snow chains or winter tyres can be mandatory on mountain roads in winter.
Quick answers
Is Andorra la Vella safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women; harassment is rare. Standard mountain safety advice applies when hiking alone.
Is Andorra la Vella safe at night?
Streets are safe and quiet after dark; nightlife is limited. Taxis run, but buses thin out late.
What is the crime rate in Andorra la Vella?
Very low; occasional pickpocketing in busy shopping streets and car break-ins at ski car parks. Nationally, Andorra records 2.6 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2020).
What number do I call in an emergency in Andorra la Vella?
Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 118 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Visit Andorra
- Andorra Telecom
- Grandvalira
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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