Grandvalira Things To Do

There is plenty to keep all visitors busy in Grandvalira, with a wide range of activities available, however duty-free shopping and nightlife remain the two main attractions away from the slopes.

 

Ice skating

Torchlight descents

Snowmobiling

Dog sledding

Sleigh rides

Winter walks

Snow biking

Ice driving

Igloo building (courses available)

Paragliding

Hang gliding

Helicopter tours

 

Swimming

Indoor ice-skating

Squash

Tennis

Games room

Saunas

Cinema

Bowling

 

There is a Wellness Centre in Soldeu, and the spa at Caldea is a short drive away, offering natural hot springs, thermal baths and various relaxing and therapeutic treatments. The villages host regular concerts, organised events and competitions, and the duty-free shopping is a major pastime, especially at the capital, La Vella. An Adventure Activities Centre offers paintball and archery, and the Automobile Museum has a collection of antique cars.

Eating out in Grandvalira offers good value for money and a wide range of food to suit all tastes and budgets. The cuisine has French, Spanish and Catalan influences, and choices include traditional 'bordas' as well as casual cafes serving fast food and international fare.

 

There is a fun and lively après-ski atmosphere throughout Grandvalira, with plenty of cheap drinks available in the local bars and discos, especially in the bustling towns of Soldeu and Pas de la Casa, popular with the young party crowd.