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Canillo, Andorra · Europe

About Canillo

Canillo works well as a base: 5 minutes from Encamp, 12km from Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley.

Canillo is a town located in Canillo, Andorra. With a population of 3,292, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Canillo sits in Andorra. It's in the Europe/Andorra time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Canillo to your route.

About Canillo

Canillo (Catalan pronunciation: [kaˈniʎo]) is one of the seven parishes which make up Andorra. Canillo is also the name of the main town of the parish. The parish is considered the religious center of Andorra with the Sanctuary and Chapel of Our Lady of Meritxell, patron saint of Andorra, and contains one of the

Read more best-preserved romanesque churches in the Pyrenees, Sant Joan de Caselles. It has a population of 4,826 as of 2011. Despite having a tourist vocation, the parish of Canillo still retains many livestock and agricultural traits. It borders France to the north and east.

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Canillo offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Canillo located?

Canillo is located in Canillo, Andorra, Europe. The coordinates are 42.5676 latitude, 1.5976 longitude.

What is the population of Canillo?

Canillo has a population of approximately 3,292 people, making it a town in Andorra.

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Quick Information

Population
3,292
Continent
Europe
Country
Andorra
Region
Canillo
Timezone
Europe/Andorra
Coordinates
42.5676, 1.5976

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Worth the detour from Canillo

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Mirador Roc del Quer

A vertigo-inducing steel walkway jutting 20 m off a cliff on the Coll d'Ordino road above Canillo, ending in a glass floor and a seated bronze figure gazing over the valley.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Sant Joan de Caselles

One of Andorra's finest Romanesque churches, an 11th-12th-century stone chapel with a slender Lombard bell tower beside the CG-2 outside Canillo, hiding a rare stucco Christ in Majesty rediscovered behind its 16th-century altarpiece.

1 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

Sanctuary of Meritxell

National shrine of Andorra in the Valira d'Orient valley: Ricardo Bofill's striking 1976 basilica of arches and mirrors stands beside the burnt-out Romanesque original, honouring the country's patroness Our Lady of Meritxell.

2 km · about 5 min drive

mountain pass

Coll d'Ordino

A quiet 1,980 m pass on the CS-340 between Ordino and Canillo, a favourite driving and cycling detour with layered views over Andorra's central valleys.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Grandvalira

The largest ski resort in the Pyrenees and southern Europe, spanning six mountain sectors in the microstate of Andorra.

11 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Port d'Envalira

The highest paved mountain pass in the Pyrenees at 2,408 m, linking Andorra with France above Pas de la Casa: a Tour de France classic with a bypass tunnel for winter.

11 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley

UNESCO-listed glacial valley covering 9% of Andorra, a pristine landscape of mountain pastures, cliffs, and glacial lakes.

12 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park

Catalonia's only national park: granite peaks, twisting alpine streams and some 200 glacial lakes centred on Estany de Sant Maurici beneath the twin Els Encantats spires. 4x4 taxis from Espot run visitors to the lake.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Canillo

  • Right hereMirador Roc del QuerA vertigo-inducing steel walkway jutting 20 m off a cliff on the Coll d'Ordino road above Canillo, ending in a glass floor and a seated bronze figure gazing over the valley.
  • Right hereColl d'OrdinoA quiet 1,980 m pass on the CS-340 between Ordino and Canillo, a favourite driving and cycling detour with layered views over Andorra's central valleys.
  • Right herePort d'EnvaliraThe highest paved mountain pass in the Pyrenees at 2,408 m, linking Andorra with France above Pas de la Casa: a Tour de France classic with a bypass tunnel for winter.
  • 51 kmPort de la BonaiguaA 2,072 m pass on the C-28 crowning the road into the Val d'Aran, with sweeping switchbacks above the treeline beside the Baqueira-Beret ski slopes.
  • 68 kmVielha TunnelThe 5.2 km Juan Carlos I tunnel on the N-230 bores under the Pyrenees to give the Val d'Aran its only year-round road link with the rest of Spain: a landmark of 20th-century engineering.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Canillo.

Les Bons

🇦🇩 Andorra

3 km awayPop. 1,114

Encamp

🇦🇩 Andorra

4 km awayPop. 11,223

Vila

🇦🇩 Andorra

5 km awayPop. 1,418

El Tarter

🇦🇩 Andorra

5 km awayPop. 1,052

Ordino

🇦🇩 Andorra

5 km awayPop. 3,066

Anyós

🇦🇩 Andorra

7 km awayPop. 1,006

la Massana

🇦🇩 Andorra

7 km awayPop. 7,211

les Escaldes

🇦🇩 Andorra

8 km awayPop. 15,853

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