What to do in winter

> The parish of Canillo offers you a series of winter activities which will not pass unnoticed

Grandvalira, the largest skiing area in the Pyrenees, can be reached in three ways: from the village of Canillo, from El Tarter and from Soldeu. At Grandvalira, as well as mountain skiing, you can enjoy a lot of other activities, such as archery, cross-country skiing, helicopter flights, snowshoes, building igloos, snowbikes, scuba diving… and a whole lot more activities as well. 

In the parish of Canillo a large number of establishments offer accommodation, with swimming pools, spas, saunas and specialised treatments to help you relax and refresh the spirit after strenuous activities. There is also a sports centre with modern facilities and professional equipment where you can enjoy a day ice skating, or in the heated swimming pool, or having fun with karting on ice, among other activities. 

Lovers of culture can dive into the fabulous and unique cultural heritage present around the parish of Canillo, such as the Sanctuary of Meritxell, patron saint of Andorra, and the church of St. John of Caselles, a Romanesque original from the 12th century, unique in the Romanesque world.