Andorra Tour: History of Electricity
Description
Explore the significance and evolution of the electricity sector in Andorra while visiting the church of Sant Miquel d'Engolasters on this enlightening journey.
Tour Overview
At the agreed time, you'll be collected from your chosen pickup location. From there, we will commence our bus journey to delve into the history of electricity in Andorra.
Your first destination will be the MW Electricity Museum. Here, you will step back in time to uncover the origins of electricity generation within the country and its impact on development.
Next, we will traverse the Engolasters hydroelectric route, where we will visit the Lake Engolasters Dam. This visit will enlighten you on how water serves as a vital energy resource.
After this, take a moment to relish the stunning vistas surrounding the lake, positioned at an elevation of 1620 meters, before we proceed to the Romanesque Church of Sant Miquel d'Engolasters. Here resides the second-highest bell tower in the principality, offering remarkable panoramic views of the Andorra la Vella valley and Escaldes-Engordany.
Ultimately, we will return to the pickup locations, arriving around 1:50 pm to 2:00 pm.
Pickup Locations
This tour includes collection from the following points:
- Comú d'Andorra la Vella: at 9:30 am.
- Andorra la Vella - La Sardana: at 9:40 am.
- Escaldes-Engordany - Caldea stop: at 9:50 am.
For a visual reference, a map showing each pickup point can be accessed at this link.
What's included
- Transport by bus
- English speaking guide
- Entry to all places visited
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, please head to the meeting point you chose during the booking process. It's extremely important to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The bus doesn't wait for anyone and if you miss it, you won't be refunded.
- Comú d'Andorra la Vella: the bus departs at 9:30 am at Plaça Príncep Benlloch, 4-6, AD500 Andorra la Vella, Andorra.
- Andorra la Vella - La Sardana: the bus departs at 9:40 am at Carrer Bonaventura Armengol, 24, AD500 Andorra la Vella, Andorra.
- Escaldes-Engordany - Caldea stop: the bus departs at 9:50 am at Carrer Josep Viladomat, 22, AD700 Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra.
You can check out a map that shows the location of each stop at this link.
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