Where is Canillo?
The northern Andorran municipality of Canillo is home to around 6,111 people and lies by the River Valira at an altitude of 1,526 metres.
The village of Incles in Canillo
Incles is located between Canillo and Tarter at 1,748 metres a.s.l on the right bank of the Riu d'Incles des Valiras.
Incles is an ideal starting point for hiking tours such as 2.6 km "Camí de l'Obac". The region is home to many birds of prey, marmots, newts, deer and red frogs. The village is definitely worth a visit.
Activities and sights in Canillo
This peaceful mountain village away from the hustle and bustle of daily life is a popular destination not only for its sports and outdoor offers but also for its cultural sites such as Canillo church with Gothic statue of Jesus and other historical documents. The old mill "Moli Vell" and the Romanesque church of Sant Joan de Caselles are definitely worth visiting. Inside you will find original wall paintings dating from the 12th century.
In bad weather visit to town's motorbike museum (Museo de la Moto). The town also celebrates numerous festivals such as the "Burning of January" (Crema del Gener).
"Roc del Quer" viewpoint offers a fantastic view of the area. The 603 m suspension bridge ("Pont Tibetà Andorra") hovers 1,875 metres above the ground and boasts a stunning vista.
The Camino de Canillo route is an easy walk of about three hours passing several places of interest: San Joan de Caselles church, San Bernat de Menthon oratory, San Serni church, the sculpture of Charlemagne, San Crea church, the seven-armed cross and San Miquel church.
"Vall de Juclar - Estany Primer de Juclar" is a popular hiking trail running through the lower Juclar valley to the Juclar hiking hut at Lake Juclar. The walk takes around four hours and 15 minutes.
Canillo is home to the highest golf course in Europe: Soldeu golf course. Families will love Mon(t) Magic Family Park.
Winter in Canillo
"Grandvalira" ski area features 210 kilometres of piste and seven slopes of all levels of difficulty. There is also a ski school, restaurants, children's areas and freeride areas.
An 8-person cable car takes you up Valle del Forn.
Freestylers love the three snow parks and the night park.
The night skiing piste in Pas de la Casa is just 20 minutes from Canillo. That’s also where you find Grandvalira’s après-ski centre.
Other outdoor activities include ice skating, tobogganing and lots more.
What’s the weather like in Canillo - Grandvalira?
The region enjoys a Mediterranean mountain climate with warm summers and cold winters. Minimum temperature is -2 °C and maximum temperature is 24 °C.
There is a lot of precipitation in Canillo, especially from October to May. For more information, check out our live webcams and weather forecasts for today, tomorrow and the coming weekend.
