| The population of the parish is
concentrated in two areas. Most people live in the valley of Encamp at the villages of
Encamp itseif, Vila, El Tremat, Les Bons and Mosquera. The second densest area is at Pas
de la Casa on the French-Andorran border. The town of Encamp (alt. 1.238 m) is mainly
devoted to the retail trade and to tourism, although some tradicional activities are still
carried on. lf you are in this area on August 15, do not miss the village feast of Encamp, which is always an enjoyable occasion. At the town of Encamp, these points are worth visiting:
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The church has an 'espadanya' or bell gable (which is a belfry consisting of a single wall with one or more openings in which the bells are suspended). lnside there is a reproduction of the Romanesque paintings preservad at the Museum of Art of Catalonia in Barcelona. There are also some frescoes of Gothic tradition and a retable dedicated to Saint Romanos of Antioch. The Moor's tower, as it is commoniy known, is one of the few remaining strong houses in Andorra. The whole valley as well as the pigeon towers of Cotxa and Rossell can be seen from here. | ||
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The medieval water tank, also called "the
Moorish queen's bath", is situated farther up, along the track to Montalari that
joins a hiking route (GR7). The ensemble of Les Bons, except the interior of the church, may be visited until 1am. Some more modern points of interest may also be visited at the town of Encamp:
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| The car in our contemporary
culture is no longer perceived as a simple mean of transport. lnstead it has become a
symbol of individual affirmation in a society where liberty and independence are values of
the utmost importance. As a result, a series of emotional links have been established between the human being and the-machine which have persistes until today. The enthusiasrn of pioneers has loved on in people who have loved the world of rnotors, competition and risk, and who have made it possible for all our vehicies to be better equipped and more comfortable. New materials, careful aerodynamics and electronic devices are only some examples of the fruits of this kind of work. |
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| This museum offers an exhibition
of originality and nostalgia which shows the development of automobile technology from
1898 to 1950. Collections include approxirnately 100 cars, 50 rnotorbikes and more than
100 bicycles (one of the largest collections in Europe) as well as an interesting display
of models, trophies, engines and automobile accessories. Opening hours: from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm and from 3 pm to 6 pm. Sundays open from 10 am to 2 pm. Closed on Monday. Other sights include:
Nature itinerary:
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