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Andong

Andong (안동,安東) is a city in North Gyeongsang Province. Andong is the self-proclaimed "Capital City of Korean Spiritual Culture", having maintained aspects of the traditional culture of Korea throughout the past 2,000 years. Over 280 cultural assets are scattered around the city.

Understand

Andong's international claim to fame comes from having been visited by Queen Elizabeth II of England. So the story goes, the Queen asked to be taken to the most Korean place in Korea. She got taken to Andong.

By car
It takes 3 hours to get to Andong from Seoul, 2.5 hours from Busan or Daejeon, and 1 hour from Daegu by car.

By train
There are regular direct services from Seoul, Busan, Daegu and Gwangju. Passengers heading from Seoul can either take a KTX-Eum high-speed service or Mugunghwa train from Cheongnyangni directly to Andong. Alternatively, they could ride the KTX to Daegu and then transfer to the local train. Andong's train station, as of 2021, is 15-30 minutes away from the city center, but it is located next to the bus terminal, enabling for easy access to the attractions and the city centre. The station has English-speaking staff, self-service ticket machines, a Global ATM and a tourist information centre.

By bus
Andong is quite easily accessible on the intercity bus network. Bear in mind that it's usually best to pre-book your ticket or at least try to confirm departure times online.

From East Seoul Terminal
Located out the front of Kangbyeon station (subway no.2-green line) The buses go every 10-15 minutes to Andong and it takes 2 hours, 40 minutes.

From Gangnam (Seoul) Express Terminal
Located in Gangnam Express Bus Terminal-station (subway no.3 and no.7-orange&olive green) It's easier to find the terminal by getting into the Sinsegye Department Store and going via the Fendi & Gucci store (1F) because the way between those stores is connected by the terminal. The buses go every 40-60 minutes to Andong and the ride takes 2 hours, 50 minutes.

From Daejeon
Andong lies due east of Daejeon, thus across the grain of Korea's train network. As such, buses are about your only realistic transport option short of hiring a car. Departs from Dong-gu Express Bus Terminal, on the far east side of town down near HomePlus and Han-nam University. Buy your ticket at the Intercity Bus counter (on the right facing the counter, or left as you walk in). Cost is ₩14,100 one-way, and the bus is never full. Expect a rather long stopover at Gumi to get out, stretch your legs, and twiddle your thumbs aimlessly, after which the bus will depart again from another platform. The buses go about every hour and the full trip takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes. Daejeon's bus timetable website is an indecipherable mess, so just show up with fingers crossed.

From Andong back to anywhere
Last bus leaves around 20:00. To some cities, it's around 18:00. Be sure to confirm the times: Andong actually has a very good timetable website but unfortunately it's not web indexed. If aiming to be back by a certain time, consider that the listed times can and do vary wildly according to traffic, in particular Sunday evenings are a nightmare.

Get around
The downtown area of Andong is very small and you can walk across the city centre in under 10 minutes.

Taxis can be flagged off the street but it's not recommended as you may have a long wait. The best place to get a taxi from the city centre is from outside the railway station, otherwise it's recommended to order one by phone - ask your hotel for the phone number of a reputable company. Black 'Deluxe' taxis are available too at a higher price for better comfort and drivers who can communicate well in English and Japanese.

Buses link Andong to surrounding towns and villages. Plenty of buses depart from the bus terminal right across from the new train station and serve most of the tourist attractions. Information at bus stops are only written in Korean - however the tourist information office at the train station provides a useful English bus schedule displaying departure times, destinations and fares. Bus fares do not increase by distance but are instead based on the length of the route - typically about ₩1,000 for a bus going to the outer suburbs to ₩2,500 for the furthest destination. Change is available (in coins only) but it's not recommended to attempt paying with a ₩10,000 note for example. Domestic tourists rejoice, for Seoul T-money cards are in fact accepted!

Cultural and Historical Attractions
Andong Hahoe Folk Village Various cultural assets including national treasures and tangible or intangible cultural heritages are well preserved in the Andong Hahoe Folk Village, and the whole village was designated as Important Folk Material No.122, also a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010. People live in every house in the village and you can enjoy the true folk culture of Korea there. They provide the traditional Korean mask dance on weekends (15:00, every Sunday in March, April, November / 15:00, every Saturday and Sunday from May to October).

Other sights include:

You can visit the village from 09:00 to 17:00 during the winter season (November–March) and 09:00 to 18:00 during the summer season (April–October). Nominal (₩2,000?) admission fee.

Take bus #46 from the stand directly across the road (and a few metres to the right, in front of the convenience store) from the Intercity bus terminal. Buses run about every 1–2 hours during peak time and be aware that the trip takes a whole 50 minutes. Cost ₩1,000. As of 2010, the last two buses back to Andong during festival season depart at 17:00 and 19:00 respectively. Note that the you are not left with much time to jump on to an intercity bus home upon arrival.

Other Cultural Sites

 * Yeumteo Village
 * Jirye Arts Village
 * Nongam Jongtaek
 * Seonseonghyun Cultural Heritage Complex
 * Andong Gunja Village
 * Andong Imcheonggak House

Temples
Bongjeongsa Temple

is a Korean Buddhist temple on the slopes of Mount Cheondeung in Andong city, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is a subsidiary temple of Gounsa, the head temple of the 16th branch of Jogye Order. It's one of seven mountain monasteries in Korea to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018.

Bongjeongsa is the largest temple in Andong, and is the site of the oldest wooden building in Korea, Geuknakjeon. There are 10 buildings at the main temple and a total of 9 other buildings at Bongjeongsa's two sub temples found to the east and west of the main temple complex.

Temple Stay programme is available, which offers a great accommodation in a traditional Buddhist temple.

 Miscellaneous Sites and Attractions

 * Gyeongsangbuk-do Independence Movement Memorial
 * Andong Hanji: makes hanji using Korean paper mulberry and clean water. The center features many items made from hanji, and offers experience programs
 * Tomb of Taesamyo

Natural Attractions

 * Cheondeungsan Mountain
 * Gallasan Mountain
 * Gyemyeongsan Recreation Forest

Do

 * Amsan Pleasure Ground
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Museums

 * Kwon Jeong Saeng Fairy Tale Museum
 * Traditional Cultural Contents Museum
 * Municipal Folk Museum
 * Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Science Museum

Buy
The iconic Andong mask replicas are the obvious souvenir of the city, although the mass-produced lacquered ones can be purchased just about anywhere in Korea. At the entrance to Hahoe village you can find entire shops that specialise in these masks, so if seeking a uniquely crafted mask replica, try there.

Eat
Andong has a few specialty dishes, including local jjimdak (Andong-style chicken and cellophane noodles), grilled salted mackerel, and heotjesabap, or false funerary food. Jjimdak can be found in the "Jjimdak golmok (Chicken restaurant street)" in the city centre, which is full of small restaurants specialised in Jjimdak. You can choose any of them, as every restaurant offers a similar taste. Grilled mackerel can be found everywhere in Andong.

Drink
Andong Soju is one of the specialties of the city. Its traditional distillation method dates back to the Silla Dynasty (57BC-935AD). The wife of a household was traditionally responsible for distillation along with other household chores, and she passed it down to the wives of her sons. Today, Andong Soju is made with fresh ingredients, and the maximum alcohol content can be 45%, though you can get varieties which are much less alcoholic for less money, yet still preserving the traditional flavour.

Budget
Andong has its fair share of cheap motels. Try looking around the area immediate in front of the train terminal. If that's still too expensive, there's always passing out on the floor of a jimjillbang (public bathhouse).

Mid-range
Andong has many traditional houses which offer a great experience to visitors.

Confucian Schools
Being one of the major historical sites in Korean Confucianism, there are a couple of these listed as attractions on the local guide maps. Two Confusianist academies near Andong — Dosan and Byeongsan — are part of the world heritage site Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies.

Cultural Studies

 * Advanced Center for Korean Studies
 * Andong Manner School

Stay Healthy

 * Andong Gymnasium

Connect
Just like the rest of Korea, internet cafes, known as PC Bang (look for signs showing PC방) are plentiful in Andong, these provide high speed internet access and modern desktop usage for around US$1 an hour.

Gyeongbuk Provincial Government Office

Go next

 * Yeongju, a small city to the north of Andong, is surrounded by Sobaeksan National Park and other rural attractions. Intercity buses leave from the Andong terminal very regularly. The journey takes 40 minutes.
 * Buseok Temple Renowned as one of the most beautiful temples in the area Buseoksa draws in the most visitors in the fall when leaves cover the area in color. It can be reached by taking Bus No. 55 or 23 from the Local Bus Terminal. Cost is around ₩4,000 each way and the journey takes 40 minutes approx. Entrance to the temple is ₩2,500. The area has plenty of restaurants and is famous for apples.
 * Sosu Seowan Known to be the home of Joseon scholars and the first Confucian school. Entrance is ₩2,500 and it can be reached on bus No. 23 from the local bus terminal. The entrance fee includes the ticket into Seonbichon Village (선비촌), a living museum depicting traditional Seonbi life.
 * Sobaeksan National Park Hike the various trails in and around Sobaek Mountain. There are two main entrances accessible by public transport from Yeongju. The first is Sam-ga which is the shortest hike to the highest point. It takes around 3 hours from the trail head. Take bus No. 26 to the last stop. For a longer hike to the peak take bus No. 25 for 45 minutes.

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Andorra

Andorra is a small, mountainous country in Western Europe, up in the Pyrenees between France and Spain. Full of beautiful mountains and charming old villages, the country thrives on tourism, mainly visitors from nearby countries who come for shopping, skiing, hiking, and banking.

Cities

 * — capital of Andorra
 * — south of Andorra La Vella towards the border with Spain
 * — south of Santa Coloma towards the border with Spain
 * — this is really an eastern suburb parish of Andorra La Vella
 * — parish to the NE of Andorra La Vella between Engordany and Canillo on the road to France
 * — small town and parish about 5 miles north of Andorra La Vella. You can access Arinsal - Pal ski area from it directly
 * — northernmost and least populated parish but almost the largest by area
 * — northeasternmost parish on the main road and border to France
 * — small village and ski resort in the north west
 * — a town bordering with France
 * — a town bordering with France

History
For 715 years, from 1278 to 1994, Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality ruled by the French head of state and the Spanish bishop of Urgell. In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the titular heads of state retained, but the Andorra government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. The French claim goes back to the Counts of Foix, whose claim passed to the Kings of Navarre, who came to be French kings in the 16th century. France abandoned the claim during the First Republic, but has continually exercised the position since the days of Napoleon, even under Republican governments. Long isolated and impoverished, mountainous Andorra achieved considerable prosperity since World War II through its tourist industry. Many migrant workers (legal and illegal) are attracted to the thriving economy with its lack of income taxes.

Economy
Tourism, the mainstay of Andorra's tiny, well-to-do economy, accounts for roughly 80% of GDP. An estimated 9 million tourists visit annually, attracted by Andorra's duty-free status and by its summer and winter resorts. Andorra's comparative advantage has eroded as the economies of neighbouring France and Spain have been opened up, providing broader availability of goods and lower tariffs. The banking sector, with its "tax haven" status, also contributes substantially to the economy. Agricultural production is limited—only 2% of the land is arable—and most food has to be imported. The principal livestock activity is sheep raising. Manufacturing output consists mainly of cigarettes, cigars, and furniture. Andorra is a member of the EU Customs Union and is treated as an EU member for trade in manufactured goods (no tariffs) and as a non-EU member for agricultural products.

Electricity
Electricity is supplied at 220 to 230 V 50 Hz. Outlets are the European standard CEE-7/7 "Schukostecker" or "Schuko" or the compatible, CEE-7/16 "Europlug" types.

Visitor information

 * visitandorra.com (official tourism website)

Get in

Due mainly to the mountainous nature of Andorra, there is only one road entering Andorra from France, and only one widely-used road entering Andorra from Spain. Almost all entry into the country happens at one of these two points.

Andorra doesn't require a visa from any visitors, but because the country can only be entered from Spain or France, you'll need to enter the Schengen Area first in order to get to Andorra. See the Schengen Area entry requirements. If you intend to stay in Andorra for more than 90 days, you will need to obtain a residence permit.

As Andorra is not a member of the EU, everyone entering Andorra is required to go through customs controls. See the Visit Andorra web-site for more information on your duty-free allowances.

Visitors from outside the EU should note that Andorra is not a Schengen member, and exiting France or Spain into Andorra would theoretically terminate a single-entry visa. In practice, though, immigration does not enforce this.

By plane
There are no airports in Andorra. The nearest airport is

The nearest larger airports are:

Perpignan (France) 128 km to the east, no coach connections but you can take a Yellow train to La tour de Carol and further to l'Hospitalet.

Toulouse–Blagnac (France) 196 km to the north. You can pre book a coach or a taxi from Toulouse Airport to all the resorts in Andorra with Sea-Lifts.

Barcelona El Prat (Spain) 202 km to the south.

By helicopter
To Andorra la Vella, La Massana or Arinsal heliports, the journey from airports in Toulouse or Barcelona for a maximum of 5 passengers, takes less than an hour and costs.

See the Heliand website for more information (click "serveis particulars" when it appears).

By train
Andorra is the only sovereign non-island state in Europe to have never had a railway.

While there are no train lines or stations in Andorra, stations near the border can be accessed easily from Barcelona, Perpignan and Toulouse. There's also a direct sleeper from Paris.

As of 2024, the French Intercités de Nuit still serves both stations, but the network has been curtailed severely and this service could be axed in the foreseeable future, too. As with most long distance trains, early booking can net you very good deals indeed.

From France, getting to Andorra by train and onward bus costs around the same as the direct bus. It is very cost-effective for holders of SNCF discount cards such as Carte 12-25 or those coming with the sleeper train from Paris. Anyone under 26 years old travelling at off-peak hours with SNCF is entitled a 25% discount (called "Découvert 12-25").

From Barcelona, the train-bus combination is usually cheaper than the direct bus; however, it requires two changes: one in Puigcerdà and one in La Seu d'Urgell. Some bus companies occasionally offer group discounts. For example, a trip for 3 adults from Barcelona to Andorra costed €38 with Alsa (€12.6 per person) in May 2024, whereas a single person ticket was about €28.

Caution: L'Hospitalet train station is in a deserted area, is often unmanned, and its rooms have restricted open hours, so in winter it's important to match connections well. If you need assistance, you may want to call the Toulouse train station at.

By car

Roads in Andorra are generally of a good quality. Entering from the Spanish side is a relatively straightforward drive; however entering from France is a more stressful affair involving many hairpin bends. Border control officers at both sides are generally fine. Entering Andorra, you generally do not need to even stop, but you must slow down and be prepared to stop if requested. When leaving Andorra, you must stop and be prepared for delays during busy times. Fuel prices are usually lower in Andorra than France and Spain, so it's a good idea to fill up your tank before leaving the country.

Also beware of black ice and snow drifts as the temperature in Andorra can be much colder than at sea level. Be sure your car is in good condition.

The approach from the French side passes through the 2.9-km-long Tunel d'Envalira which requires a credit or debit card for payment of the fee. The amounts are: Dec–Mar (Apr–Nov)
 * Cars
 * Others

Occasionally the road through to France can be closed in winter due to heavy snowfall and avalanche risk. Weather and road conditions may be very different on the northern slope of the Pas de la Casa than to the south.

From November to April, it is necessary to have winter tyres or snow chains at hand in the car. In snowy road conditions, cars without winter tyres or snow chains fitted are not allowed to drive. This is often enforced by police checkpoints on access roads to the ski resorts and on mountain passes such as the CS-311 and the road above Pas de la Casa.

Car rental
The usual car hire companies operate from locations such as 'downtown'; the desks are sometimes quiet and unmanned so it may be a good idea to book in advance on-line, your rates should still be good value.

Taxi
Taxi Josep provides a Mercedes Benz car and speaks many languages. Taxi Domènec Segura provides a van but does not speak English or French (Taxi Josep can arrange the ride). Payment must be in cash.

Andy runs private transfers from Barcelona city centre and El Prat airport. Price starts at €230 to Andorra la Vella for a 4-passenger sedan.

By bus
An overview of local buses can be found at bus.ad (in Catalan) international destinations are listed at busandorra.com.

Many coach routes serve Andorra, particularly from Spain, mainly Barcelona but also Girona, Madrid, Malaga, Lleida and Valencia.

Flixbus stops in the towns Andorra la Vella and Sant Julia de Loria.

From France

Toulouse is the main hub for accessing Andorra.

Andbus runs from Toulouse's Matabiau bus station and Toulouse–Blagnac airport (both 3 hr, ). The stop at Toulouse airport is outside Arrivals, Hall B in front of door B.

From Spain
The trip from Barcelona takes 3 hr 15 min to 4 hr, depending on the number of stops.

Andbus connects Andorra to Barcelona's airport ; and Girona's bus station and airport (both around 3 hr 30 min, ).

Autocars Nadal also travels between Andorra and Barcelona and its airport.

Alsina Graells has eight trips a day from Barcelona ( one-way and round-trip).

ALSA has daily trips between Barcelona and Andorra. Bus leaves from Barcelona Nord. Tickets are ( one-way and round-trip) but it may be possible to get a group discount (e.g. €38 for three persons, i.e., €12.6 per person) when their app offers it (May 2024).

As of July 2024, Directbus has 8 daily trips to Andorra from Barcelona Sants train station. The first is at 6:15, the last at 23:45. Trips take 3 hours and cost €31.50 one-way, €52 round-trip (one bag included, additonal bags extra). Most of the buses actually start at Barcelona airport T1 or T2, for a total of 3:45 and €35 one-way from T1.

From Spain
From La Seu d'Urgell in Spain, a 10 km ride with a moderate climb of some of elevation leads to the border of Andorra. There is no dedicated cycle path to the border. You'd ride on the wide shoulder of a somewhat busy highway with cars passing by at a respectful distance. From the border it's another and another  climb to the capital Andorra La Vella.

From France
While entering and leaving from Spain should be doable for most, the only connection with France goes across a true mountain pass. From the last village in France, L'Hospitalet près-l'Andorre (bikes can be brought on the train here from Toulouse) at elevation, you get to climb up to Port d'Envalira pass at  before going back down to Andorra la Vella at. While the pass seems to be open all year, it naturally can get extremely cold up there. Bicycles do not seem to be permitted on the Túnel d'Envalira which cuts through the mountain under the pass at about elevation.

For those who don't want to climb the mountain pass, the local L4 bus connects the capital Andorra la Vella and the border town El Pas de la Casa ( elevation) which is from L'Hospitalet près-l'Andorre. It's usually possible to lay the bikes in the luggage compartment of the bus without a requirement for further wrapping; note that this is not a specialised storage for a bicycle and the drivers naturally take no responsibility for any damages.

By bus
If you have a few days in Andorra, then you can easily visit most of the main villages by the local bus service operated by Cooperativa Interurbana Andorrana, S.A.

There is a journey planner called Mou-te (iOS, Android). Tickets can also be bought directly in the app. However, there is about 30 % discount on return tickets, which can only be purchased at the driver (in cash). The app supports single tickets and passes only.

There are 7 main bus lines or 'línies', and all of these pass through Andorra La Vella. The fare is between to  one-way depending on how far you are going. Drivers provide change. For the towns nearest to Andorra La Vella, the service is very regular, and as frequent as every 10 minutes during the day. If you are travelling to outlying rural places like Canolic, there are only 2 or 3 buses per day.

The lines are:
 * L1 Sant Julia de Loria - Andorra la Vella / Escaldes-Engordany
 * L2 Andorra la Vella - Encamp
 * LC Circular bus route within Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany
 * L4 Andorra la Vella - Encamp - Soldeu - Pas de la Casa
 * L5 Andorra la Vella - La Massana - Arinsal
 * L6 Andorra la Vella - La Massana - Ordino
 * E (express) Sant Julia de Loria - Andorra la Vella/Escaldes-Engordany
 * Línea Verde is a free minibus connecting Caldea in Andorra la Vella/Escaldes-Engordany with Berenador (and Camp del Serrat). This minibus gets you closer to the UNESCO Madriu-Claror-Perafita valley as it takes you from some 1,000 m to 1,500 m above sea level. This line is not included in the Mou-te journey planner! Instead check the timetable here or download the Ride Pingo  app, where you can also see the current position of the bus in real time.

There are also three night bus lines with sparse intervals:
 * Bn1 Andorra la Vella - Sant Julia de Loria (every 60 min)
 * Bn2 Canillo - Andorra la Vella - Canillo (every 120 min)
 * Bn3 Ordino - Arsinal - Andorra la Vella - Ordino (every 90 min)

By car
The roadways in Andorra are winding, congested, and small. Despite the close distances indicated on the chart, it is worthwhile to take your time. Traffic moves slowly. Many locations have narrow streets. It is crowded, particularly in and around the city. Sometimes it's challenging to locate parking.

The 43-km-long main route runs through Andorra. Although the road is generally in good condition, it can get very crowded, particularly near the borders. Although the highway is wide in some areas, driving through Andorra takes a while because of the towns and villages it travels through.

In Andorra, the top speed restriction is 90 km/h. These stretches are few and far between, and even those that do occur are not very long. Numerous roundabouts are present. Watch your mirrors because on the inside of the roundabout, locals often past sluggish tourists.

For Andorran travelers, rest or picnic places are few and far between. They are lacking even in places where there is room to construct them. Later on in this guide, a number of locations are recommended.

By taxi
Taxi Barras provides local service.

Talk
Andorra is the only country in the world that has Catalan as its sole official language. Street signs are in Catalan, and it doesn't hurt to learn a few words. But almost everyone speaks Spanish as well, and French and Portuguese are widely spoken too. If you plan to visit there, it would be advisable to have at least some basic skills in Spanish, since English is spoken very little, most of the time at hotels. Bus/taxi drivers, shop employees or other service personnel will hardly understand if you talk in English.

See

Threatened by seemingly unchecked development, the country's main draw is still its magnificent mountainous landscapes, offering spectacular vistas in every season. At these heights, summers are cool, making for excellent hiking conditions through the romantic green valleys. Challenging day long hikes can be had on even higher grounds, and will take you through truly memorable scenery. Don't overlook the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, Andorra's only UNESCO World Heritage site. Only reachable on foot, this undeveloped area is an important wildlife sanctuary and consists of forest and fields, dotted with the odd shepherd's hut. In winter, snow covers large parts of the country, changing the Alpine character into an equally beautiful stage for various winter sports.

Yet, there is more to this tiny country. There are a number of lovely historic villages, home to centuries old houses and medieval Romanesque churches and shrines along cobblestoned streets. Good places to sample some culture are Ordino, Santa Coloma d'Andorra (home to the oldest building in the country, a 9th-century church) and Sant Julia de Loria. In between the village of Canillo and Encamp stands the shrine of the country's patroness, Our Lady of Meritxell. A 1972 fire ruined the original statue, but the excellent replica makes a fine stand-in. Les Escaldes is a good place to witness some traditional dance.

The country's capital, Andorra la Vella, may seem like a traffic- and shop-heavy place at first – and indeed it is. Look a little deeper, however, and you'll find the 11th-century Església de Sant Esteve, a Romanesque church dedicated to St. Stephen. A nice piazza and the historic parliament building make for other highlights in your city explorations.

Ski resorts
Most of these resorts were once small mountain villages which have grown due to skiing. The resorts have joined together so that your ski pass covers neighbouring areas. As a result there are now two large alpine skiing areas known as Vallnord and Grandvalira.

Vallnord covers Arcalis and the Arinsal-Pal ski area. Arcalis is quite distant away from Arinsal-Pal but the latter have been joined up by a cable car connecting the two ski areas. The Arisnal-Pal ski area is directly accessible from La Massana right from the middle of the town. 93 km (58 mi) of trails.

Grandvalira covers Soldeu and Pas de la Casa. The Soldeu ski area is also accessible from Encamp and Canillo. This quite cleverly has opened up these areas to cope with the influence of visitors without putting all the strain on Soldeu. It has 193 km of ski slopes between 1710–2640 m. The surface of grandvalira is about 1.926 H, and it's divided into 6 different areas:

 * Pas de la Casa—skiing resort right on the French border.
 * Soldeu—skiing resort
 * Arcalis—ski area at the head of the valley from El Serrat
 * Arinsal—skiing resort part of the Arinsal Pal ski area. Also known as Vallnord which means Valley North in English
 * Pal—skiing resort part of the Arinsal Pal ski area.
 * Arinsal-Pal -- which is two skiing areas connected by cable car. See Arinsal and Pal.

La Rabassa is a cross-country (Nordic) skiing area in southern Andorra above the town of Sant Julia de Loria.

Hiking and trekking
If you would like more information on the mountain huts in Andorra, go to this site. Be sure to bring something other than sandals for your feet and a purse for your cellphone.

Andorra is a great place for hiking. The point of departure is the town of Arinsal at the foot of the Coma Pedrosa (2,942 m/9,652 ft) and the Pic de Médécourbe (2,914 m/9,560 ft).

 * The 5-day Coronallacs hiking trail starts and finishes in Escaldes-Engordany.
 * Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley - is a UNESCO site in Andorra. You can use the Línea Verde to get closer to it (see Get around by bus section)
 * Treks from Arinsal (1,500 m)  -  Pic de Sanfons (2,888 m/9,475 ft, 4hr 45min, climb 1,310 m/4,298 ft, medium until the hut, difficult on the ridge). View on the Coma Pedrosa, the valley of Tor, the lakes of Baiau in Spain as well as on the Pallars mountains. Mountain hut and lake on the way. Parking at Torrent Ribal 1,580 m (5,184 ft).
 * Pic de Médécourbe (2,914 m) (4hr 30min, climb 1,335 m/4,380 ft, medium until the hut increasing to difficult on the ridge).  A classic!  Mountain hut half-way up, lakes and a breathtaking view over the valley of Arinsal, Boet and Vicdessos (France).  Parking at Torrent Ribal 1,580 m (5,184 ft). The peak is the western tripoint international boundary of Andorra, France, and Spain.
 * Pic de Coma Pedrosa (2,942 m) (4hr 30min, climb 1,370 m, medium until the lake, difficult on the ridge). The highest mountain in Andorra. Mountain hut half way up, lakes.  Beautiful view of the surrounding summits, the valley of Arinsal and to the West, the Maladeta and Ecantats massifs.  Parking at Torrent Ribal  1580 m.
 * Montmantell lakes and the Pic del Pla de l'Estany (2,859 m) (4hr 20min, climb 1,280 m, medium). Mountain hut half-way up, lakes, magnificent view over the Ariège mountains in France and over Andorra. Parking at Torrent Ribal 1580 m.
 * Arinsal - Percanela - les Fonts - Pla de l'Estany - Arinsal circuit (2,055 m) (4hr 30min, climb 670 m, medium) 2 mountain huts. Very pleasant circuit which one can do either way.  Lovely views of Coma Pedrosa via the imposing natural amphitheatre of Les Fonts.  A few bordas (farm houses) on the way, some renovated, some in ruins.  Parking at Arinsal 1,466 m.
 * Camí del coll de les Cases (1,950 m) (1hr 40min, climb 490 m, medium) Panoramic view over the Ordino mountains and la Massana. Ideal picnic and meditation site.  You can continue along the GR11 to Arans (parking at Mas de Ribafeta 1466 m) but transport back to Arinsal must be provided.

Spa
In Andorra La Vella there is the famous Caldea to visit which is a spa/swimming pool complex. This is very popular. It is at the top end of Andorra-la-Vella and you cannot miss it because it is the large glass spire structure which is quite an attraction on the skyline. In the case of Caldea, it is about thermal waters that emanate from the interior of the earth at a temperature of 70º C.

Money
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Shopping
Andorra la Vella is a tax haven and thus typical duty free shopping goods, such as perfumes, cigarettes and alcohol, are popular purchases. On any given day the capital will have lots of people from Spain and France who've driven up for a shopping trip.

Eat
Escudella De Pages (Catalan peasant soup) or Escudella i Carn d'Ollais often considered the national dish. It is sometimes made with pilotas (giant spiced meatballs).

The Trinxat, based on cabbage, potato and bacon in loaches, is the other typical dish of the country's gastronomy and that can be tasted in most of Andorra's traditional cuisine restaurants, many of them rustic huts now transformed into restaurants.

Drink
You will find Estrella Damm, a beer from Barcelona, all over the country.

 * Wine – The main Andorran grape varietal is pinot noir.

 * Alpha Brewery  – The country's only brewery that makes a couple different styles of beer is not sold in most stores. Small gift shops and our tourist-centric businesses may have some.

Sleep
There are a few Andorra-based luxury hotel chains and independently operated ones at a four-star level, as classified by the local tourism board – not as good as what you'd expect from four-star hotels at other destinations.

The only hotels of well-known international chains are budget ones: Holiday Inn and Ibis, present in Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany (in the vicinity) respectively.

Work
To work in Andorra you need to a work permit issued by the government. If you are on business for only a few days then this would not apply.

Stay safe
There is not much threat from other people in Andorra, but keep safe on mountains. Don't go too high without knowing what you are doing. See Altitude sickness for more.

Drivers are warned to avoid crossing back into France if the Spanish side of the Pyrenees has enjoyed beautiful warm sunshine all day and the road temperatures drop considerably towards the evening – there is danger of black ice from ice melt. The weather in the French Pyrenees is frequently vastly different than that of Andorra and the Spanish Pyrenees. Stay overnight if necessary, as cold morning temperatures are more apparent and less treacherous than sudden evening icing. Driving can become dangerous especially in winter if you don't obey the speed limits or traffic signs due to its narrow roads, sharp turns and mountainous terrains. From November 1 to May 15, drivers are legally required to have winter tires or snow chains installed. Otherwise you will be fined by the police.

Stay healthy
The main hospital in Andorra is the Meritxell (pronounced merichai) Hospital (+376 871 000).

Tap water is drinkable, though if you're coming from far away it's possible the local microbes and minerals may upset your stomach at first. As in many places, bottled water is safest.

Respect
Andorra is not part of Spain or France and people could be offended if you say that it is.

Cellular service
Andorra's telecom providers are not part of the EU roaming zone so turn off your cell phone if you want to avoid hefty roaming charges, unless your plan allows you to roam in Andorra. If you wish to purchase a local SIM for use during your time in Andorra, Andorra Telecom sells SIMs for €15 with €15 credit preloaded. This is enough to purchase 1.5 GB of data.

Internet
Andorra is a well-connected country and has accepted the Internet with open arms. Almost as many people subscribe to the Internet as landline phones. Free public WiFi is available in parts of major towns, and many restaurants have WiFi as well.

Postal services
Uniquely, Andorra does not have its own postal service and instead relies on both the Spanish and French postal systems. You'll frequently see buildings with two mailboxes, and if you look closely you'll notice that one is for Correos (Spain) and one for La Poste (France). The main offices for both are in Andorra La Vella.

However, regular French and Spanish postage stamps are not valid for use in Andorra, and both postal services issue special stamps for use in Andorra only. Their stamps are also not interchangeable, so stamps issued by each postal service is only valid for their own respective mailboxes. Stamps are only required for international postage, as domestic postage within Andorra is free. Letters to Spain are cheaper if you use the Spanish postal service, while letters to France are cheaper if you use the French postal service. For letters to other countries, compare prices between the two postal services before you decide.

The French post office (Correus francesos) is at Carrer de Bonaventura Armengol is usually open M-F 08:30-14:30, Sa 09:00-11:59 Tel: +376 820 408

The Spanish post office (Correus espanyols) is open M-F 08:30-14:30, Sa 09:00-12:59 Tel: +376 820 257.

Go next

 * Latour-de-Carol - first stop on the scenic descent for Perpignan with the open-top Yellow train (fr: Le train jaune) is reachable with the same TER train line 22 that serves L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre.

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Andorra la Vella

Andorra la Vella is the capital of Andorra. At an elevation of 1023 m, it is Europe's highest capital, and the only one located over 1 km above the sea level.

By bus
Bus companies operating international lines via Andorra la Vella:

Within Andorra,

Get around
You should be able to walk around most of Andorra la Vella. The town is really in two parts. There is the newer section at the north end of the town that is very commercial with lots of shops. The other half is the older half, down across the river and to the south and west. This also has shops, places to eat and the historic part.

If you stay in either of these areas, you can easily cover them on foot, but walking from the end of one half to the other will take a good half hour or more, so it may be worth taking the local bus which is cheap. Be sure to read the timetable and routes carefully at the bus stop.

See

Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
The cultural landscape of Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, which was inscribed in the World heritage list in 2006, can only be accessed on foot. It offers great hiking and climbing possibilities in summer and in winter ski mountaineering or walking with snowshoes is an option.
 * One entrance to the valley is a short bus ride or just over an hour walk from the oldest part of Andorra la Vella. See Escaldes-Engordany for details.

Buy
The best bargains can be obtained in electronic goods and jewellery. High cost items tend to be cheaper than anywhere else because of the low tax.

The great thing about the electronic goods like digital cameras is that there are a huge range of shops and a huge stock range, so you really get to see all the different makes and models.

Some of the larger shops seem to stock a lot of brand label clothing. Don't miss out on the Via Moda Group, a chain of stores under different names, especially during sales.

There are loads of ski gear shops. Shop around.

Eat
There are reasonably priced restaurants, although many of them tend to be Italian restaurants serving pizza and pasta. You find almost nothing open after 22:30.

Budget
All these are in the city centre:

Drink
Drink and spirits especially are very good value in the supermarkets. Especially at the Hiper Andorra.

Sleep
There are no four- or five-star international chain hotels. The only well-known chain hotels are Novotel, Holiday Inn and Ibis. The remaining hotels are almost always independently operated.

Splurge

See nearby Escaldes-Engordany since it's very close.

Connect
The stretch of Avinguda Meritxell in downtown Andorra la Vella and Avinguda Carlemany that continues Av. Meritxell in the adjacent Escaldes-Engordany has free public WiFi.

Embassies

 * 🇧🇪 Belgium
 * 🇫🇷 France
 * 🇵🇹 Portugal
 * 🇸🇲 San Marino
 * 🇪🇸 Spain
 * 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Go next
Andorra la Vella is not a bad location if you want to go skiing because you can get either the local bus or the "Snow" bus up to most of the ski resorts. Most hotels during the ski season should have details.

The old town is worth visiting. It is up on the hill to the West and South of the main modern part of the town. It is quite old and quaint. You should cover it in about 2 or 3 hours.

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Andover (Massachusetts)

Andover is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 37,000 (2020). It is situated at the crossroads of I-495 and I-93 in the heart of the Merrimack Valley.

North Andover is a small town on the banks of the Merrimack River. It has a population of about 31,000 (2020) and is 25 miles north of Boston.

By car
Two interstates, I-93 and I-495 intersect in Andover.

The Town of North Andover is easily accessed by Rt. 93, Rt. 495, Rt. 133, Rt. 114, and Rt. 125.

By train
Andover has two stops along the MBTA Haverhill Line. Andover station is near main street, academy, and many shops and restaurants. Ballardvale, on the other hand, is primarily a commuter stop with little of interest for visitors.

Do
Andover features many walking trails, spanning approximately 1,100 acres of reservation land maintained by AVIS, one of the oldest conservation societies in the United States. Additionally, the Andover Bird Sanctuary, officially titled the Moncrieff Cochran Sanctuary, features pathways lined with several rhododendron species, mountain laurel, white pines, hemlocks, larch, oaks, and hickories.

Sleep
Andover's hotels are clustered immediately off I-93, just south of the Merrimack River. They've all got identical pricing and amenities, so there's no need to be choosy. They're also largely inconvenient to exploring Andover. Main Street is a few miles away, so you'll need a car to see much of anything. The Andover Inn is the exception; built on campus, it's a 15 minute walk to the downtown area.

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Andover (Maine)

Andover is a city in River Valley (Maine) in the Lakes and Mountains region of Maine.

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Andringitra National Park

Andringitra National Park is in Madagascar.

Understand
Andringitra National Park is National Park in the Fianarantsoa Province of Madagascar, 47 km south of Ambalavao. Approximately 140 km of the Tropic of Capricorn crosses the park.

The park was established in 1999 and is managed by the World Wildlife Foundation in cooperation with Madagascar National Parks Association. It is known for its rough terrain, which includes the mountain peak Imarivolanitra (formerly Pic Boby) at 2658 m, as well as deep valleys and ridges. It is also one of the most biologically diverse and endemic places in all of Madagascar; over 100 species of birds, over 50 species of mammals, and 55 species of frogs are known to inhabit the park. Adnringitra National Park is one of six national parks making up the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rainforests of the Atsinanana.

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Andros

Andros is a large, mountainous island in the Cyclades, with beautiful beaches, monasteries and abundant water sources. It has active farming communities and villages, and three main towns/resorts: Gavrio (the port), Chora Andros (the main settlement, pronounced "Hora"), and Batsi (a resort).

Main settlements
The main settlements are:

 * Andros town.JPGChora or Andros [Χώρα / Άνδρος] (the main town). This is a pretty town on a promontory, with a pedestrianized main street or parade, dotted on either side by neo-classical Venetian-style mansions, that runs down to the sea and a ruined Venetian castle on an islet at the end of the promontory. There are many shops, delicatessens, pastry shops, cocktail bars, cafés and tavernas along this street. An award-winning Museum of Modern Art is just off the main lower square. Divided in two buildings (one ticket gives access to both), it contains a fascinating permanent collection of modern sculpture and a temporary exhibition which is renewed each year. There is also an Archeological Museum. There are grocers and mini markets along the main street or side streets, and a couple of supermarkets out of town. The nearest supermarket is about 1km walk up the main street and then the main road to the right (past an old abandoned supermarket).
 * Gavrio [Γαύριο]. This is the main port, where you will arrive if you come by ferry. All the car-hire outlets are located here. Most holiday-makers do not stay in Gavrio, travelling straight to Batsi or Chora on arrival (a bus is timed to depart shortly after ferry arrivals). However, Gavrio could be a useful base for exploring the north-west of the island, and there are two beautiful beaches within 2-3 km of the port.
 * Batsi, Andros island.jpgBatsi [Μπατσί]. This is the island's main beach resort. It can be reached with the same bus that serves Chora.
 * Korthi Bay [Όρμος Κορθίου]. This is a seaside village, which contains a museum of folklore and a small harbour. From here you can access Ghrias Pidhima beach, and a number of picturesque hamlets in the surrounding area.

There are numerous other picturesque small villages that you can pass through or visit if you have transport. You will only find tavernas in areas where there are hotels.

Understand
Andros is the northernmost of the Cyclades islands. It is second in size after Naxos and is located between Euboia - which it is separated by the Cavo D'Oro (Cape Caphereus) - and Tinos island. It has mountains and fertile valleys blessed with verdant slopes full of citrus and olivetrees, waterfalls, mountain streams and numerous high quality water springs.

According to Greek mythology the island got its name from the first settler Andros, a hero descended from the Olympic gods. Other names were also used in the course of history: Hydroussa, Nonagria and Lasia, all homage to the rich flora and water springs found on Andros. It was during the Classical Age that Andros showed first signs of flourishing civilization with its capital at the site of present-day Paleopolis. The favored god was Dionysios with a great celebration in his honor where "water was turn to wine" taking place every third year the first ten days of January. In 133 BC Andros is taken by the Roman Empire and in 1270 passes to Venice and sees the construction of forts and towers, the Lower Fort in Chora being the most important and the Upper Fort in Kohilou. This period sees about 5 centuries of economic growth as it becomes an important centre of silk textile trade industry.

By sea
From the Greek mainland ferries and hydrofoil services run daily from Rafina and Lavrio. (Andros is not directly connected to Piraeus.) Andros is also connected by normal ferry to other islands, such as Mykonos (2 hours and a quarter), Paros (4 hours) and Tinos (1 hour and a half).

The main ferry services connect (5 km from Athens main airport) to the main island port of Gavrio. The distance is 37 nautical miles and the trip time is two hours. There is frequent and convenient every day service including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (except Christmas Day and Eastern Sunday). The ferries are of closed type departing from Rafina in the morning hours between 7AM and 8AM while they return from Andros to Rafina at 3PM to 4PM. During spring and summer there are afternoon trips as well.

You may also reach the island by private helicopter which may land either at Gavrio or at Chora. There are private helicopter services at Athens which may be reached for such a trip.

The travel in the island can be done by:

 * bus services connecting specific villages
 * taxi services at Gavrio, Batsi, Chora, Korthi
 * rent car services at Gavrio, Batsi or Chora
 * rent motor bike or bicycle services at Gavrio, Batsi, Chora

You may also use your own car by transporting it via the ferries.

Useful phone numbers:

 * Rafina Port Authority: +30 2294 028888
 * Andros Port Authority, +30 2282 022250.
 * Andros Bus Service +30 2282 022316,

The island is also connected by the ferry companies Alpha Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, and Sea Jets catamarans, Hellenic Seaways with Tinos and Mykonos islands. Trip time to Tinos is 01:00 hours and to Mikonos 01:45 hours.

Get around
The island is quite large and unless you are visiting in cooler seasons with the purpose of hiking (see below), you will need motorized transport to get between the major settlements, to the more remote beaches, monasteries and to other sights.

There is a KTEL bus service linking Gavrio, Batsi and Chora Andros. Buses are mostly timed to depart shortly after the arrival of ferries in Gavrio. The cost is €4 from Gavrio to Andros (pay during the journey), and the trip takes approximately one hour. In Gavrio, buses depart from the port, directly opposite the disembarkation quay. In Chora, the is a couple of streets south of the pedestrianized shopping parade, at the top end of town.

You can hire mopeds (and cars) in Gavrio. Mopeds can also be hired in Andros. Mopeds cost €20 per day, can carry two people (ensure you ask for two helmets), and are sufficient for accessing monasteries, springs, waterfalls and some beaches.

A taxi from Gavrio to Andros costs approximately €45.

By car
There are several car rental companies in Gavrio. In high season, advance reservation is essential, as there is very limited availability. It is possible to rent a car in Chora Andros, but there is even less availability than in Gavrio, and it is virtually impossible in high season. Prices start at €50 per day, but cheaper cars may not be adequate for driving on unpaved roads (required to access beaches such as Achla).

Do
Festivals

Numerous religious feasts used to be celebrated in Andros in the past. Each village would have a ceremony on its patron saint day, followed by a "greeting tour" of the village, where participants would be welcomed into the inhabitants' homes and offered a full meal including everything from sweets to fruit and tsipouro; celebrations would continue for much of the day. Nowadays, these festivities called "panegyria" are mostly organized by local 'cultural societies' and usually take place in the villages' square or on the church patio where locals and guests meet each other and enjoy the festivities.

Notable feasts include:

15 August: Ammoloxos church (9 km from Gavrion)

23 August, Varidi school (13 km from Gavrion)

Easter Monday Tromarchia (30 km from Gavrion)

27 July at St. Pandeleimon chapel at Katakilos

5th Friday of Lent (acathyst hymn) at the Church of Our Lady Theoskepasti in Chora

Beaches
Many beautiful and unspoilt beaches await visitors in the northern part of Andros, most notable are Vlihada, Pirgos, Vitali and Zorkos. Lots of Athenian and young people swim and enjoy parties at Aghios Petros and Psili Ammos beaches.

Don't bother if you want to swim nude, there is no nudism on this island

If you have a 4X4 vehicle Ahla or Vori beaches on the north-east side of the island are excellent choices as well.

Eat
Don't miss trying the local dairy products such as Volaki and Kopanisti cheese, as well as pork derivatives Louza and Sausage.

Go next
Move on by boat to Tinos and to the other islands of the Cyclades.

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Androscoggin County

Androscoggin County is in the Lakes and Mountains region of Maine.

Cities

 * — — twin cities with a strong French-Canadian heritage
 * — a small mill town that is largely a bedroom community for people working in the Portland area
 * — a historic resort area that is home to Range Ponds State Park, which has hiking trails and a pristine freshwater beach
 * — a historic resort area that is home to Range Ponds State Park, which has hiking trails and a pristine freshwater beach

Get in

 * Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport

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Anegada

Anegada is an island in the British Virgin Islands. It has a year-round population of less than 200 on 15 square miles (38 sq km), which makes it the second largest island in the chain, after Tortola, but the most sparsely populated of the main islands. It is also geographically isolated, being separated by some 15 miles of blue water from the rest of the chain.

Get in

In order to get to Anegada, you will have to fly to either San Juan, Puerto Rico or Saint Thomas, and then to Beef Island Airport on Tortola. From there you can take the ferry to Anegada which runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at specific times, normally morning and afternoon, or you can take a chartered flight to Anegada via a number of airlines.

The flight is extremely short (10 minutes) and a popular option is to use one of the local air charter companies for a private flight: either Island Birds or Fly BVI. There is no longer any commercial air service to Anegada.

The ferry service operates four times a week from Tortola: A morning and afternoon service on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and an afternoon only service on Sundays. The ferry will generally make a stop in Virgin Gorda on the morning ferry inbound to Anegada and then outbound to Tortola in the afternoon, but let the crew know before boarding if getting off in Virgin Gorda. Round trip price is $55 for an adult (or $50 if you book in a group of five or more), $45 for a senior, and $35 for a child (December 2023).

People with their own yachts and boats also often sail to the island, but careful attention is necessary as the island is surrounded on all sides by reefs. Anegada, being a low coral atoll some miles away from the main island chain, is not actually visible from your likely starting point, Virgin Gorda (although the reverse is not true -- you can see Virgin Gorda, Tortola, and Jost Van Dyke just fine once you're there.) Because of the reefs, the distance, and the low profile, simple line of sight navigation is not possible, making a boat trip to Anegada more of an adventure than sailing to the other BVIs. There is far less boat traffic, and for that matter far fewer people total, than on the other large islands.

Get around
Jeeps and trucks are available for rent on the island. If staying at the Anegada Reef Hotel or one of the villas on the island, you can inquire about having a rental car available for you at the airport or at the ferry dock. A taxi across the island, say between a remote beach and the Settlement, can be arranged at most restaurants or hotels.

See

 * The western side of Anegada consists mostly of a large salt pond sporting flocks of flamingoes. There are miles of beaches to enjoy. It is easy to spend a day on the beach without seeing another living soul.
 * You can inquire about fishing day trips with Lil Bit Taz or at Neptune's Treasure.
 * There is a small museum at the Pomato Point Restaurant which has relics from centuries past that have washed ashore.

Do
Apart from the peace and tranquility of the beaches, most of the attractions on Anegada are water sports based.
 * Snorkelling and diving. Anegada boasts some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in the BVI, including a number of historic shipwrecks.  However, there are relatively few scuba diving operators.  None are local to Anegada, and nearby Dive BVI (based in Virgin Gorda) will only make the trip if they have a sufficiently large group booking.
 * Fishing. Both deep-sea fishing and fly fishing are popular.  Anegada is fringed with a deep water ridge where you can fish for marlin, sailfish, wahoo, and tuna.  Fly fishing concentrates on predominantly bonefish but also occasionally tarpon.
 * Kite boarding. Anegada's wide shallows and strong prevailing winds are perfect for kite surfing.

Buy

Stop by Vera's Pottery Shop for handmade pottery. Also there are a few gift shops such as The Purple Turtle and the Anegada Reef Hotel gift shop where you can buy t-shirts, hats, jewelry and other mementos of your stay.

Eat

 * Anegada Beach Club
 * Anegada Reef Hotel
 * Big Bamboo
 * Cow Wreck Beach Bar
 * Neptune's Treasure
 * Pomato Point
 * Potter's by the Sea

If you are staying in a villa with a fully equipped kitchen, you can also go down to the docks and ask around for fresh conch, fish and lobster that you can cook yourself. Groceries on the island are sparse. You can head down to Faulkner's Country Store for a few staples. Most visitors contact a grocery on Tortola before arriving for provisioning. Riteway in Tortola will deliver your grocery order to the government dock via the ferry which arrives Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The government dock is right by Potter's by the Sea and not difficult to find. Everyone seems to go down to meet the ferry when it comes in and the locals will help direct you there.

You can also stop by Dotsy's Bakery in The Settlement for breakfast and lunch.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are available from Henny's garden, behind an ordinary residence near the Settlement. (Just ask a local where Henny's is.)

Drink
Be sure to try a Painkiller or a Bushwacker.

Sleep

 * Anegada Beach Club
 * Anegada Reef Hotel

Or check out some of the islands cottages and villas such as Lavenda Breeze, Bonefish Villa, and Anegada Beach Cottages.

Go next
Visit Tortola or other Caribbean islands.

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Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary

Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary is in North Maharashtra of India.

Understand
Anerdam Wildlife Sanctuary is on southwestern range of the Satpura range of Dhule District. It shares boundaries with Yawal sanctuary and other sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh. The sanctuary was once very rich in wildlife; now it is trying to regain its previous status. The best time to visit the sanctuary is November to February.

Flora and fauna
Common animals found in this area are the barking deer, chikaras, hares, porcupines and jungle cats. The monitor lizard is the common reptile in this sanctuary. Migrant animals in the area include hyenas, jackals, wolves and wild boars. There are also birds that can be found in the park, like leafs, quails, partridges, egrets, herons, cormorants, corts, spot bills, and owls. Brahminy ducks, cranes, stokes and waders are the migratory birds that live in the sanctuary.

By rail
The nearest railway station is Nardona, on Western Railway and Chailsgaon, at  on the Mumbai-Bhusawal route.

By plane
The nearest airport is at Aurangabad, which is from the sanctuary.

By road
The nearest town is Shirpur, away, and the nearest city is Dhule,  from the sanctuary. Both places are well connected with regular bus routes.

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Aneta

Aneta is a town of about 200 people (2019) in the Red River Valley, in the northeastern area of North Dakota.

Get in

 * By car: from Grand Forks, I-29 south for to exit 130, then west on ND-15 for about.

Do

 * Fishing in Stump Lake, about 5 miles north for perch and walleye.

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Angarsk

Angarsk (Russian: Анга́рск uhn-GAHRSK) is a large city in Irkutsk Oblast on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Get in
From Irkutsk elektrichka departs every hour.

See

 * Museum of minerals (private collection).
 * Museum of Victory.

Do
Ski-base Angarskaya Gorka. 2 tow-ropes, ski-trail 450m long.

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Angeles

Angeles is a city in Pampanga province. The city is rich in history and heritage, with old and historical significant buildings dotting its landscape, but these days it is best known for its high concentration of casinos and sometimes questionable nightlife (though that's changing; see "Drink" below). Aside from these, it is also famous for its extreme sports adventures in the lahar flows of Mt. Pinatubo.

Understand
Angeles is a thriving regional city partly due to its long history of western influence: its Clark Freeport Zone was the massive American Clark Airbase (previously named Fort Stotsenberg) from 1898 until 1991. In 1899, it became the seat of the Philippine government under General Emilio Aguinaldo and the site of the first anniversary celebration of Philippine independence. After World War II, it had the highest concentration of American expatriates as well as Filipino mestizos, some of whom chose to settle here permanently. Today Angeles is known for its booming nightlife and is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination, particularly from South Korea. Its center, Balibago, is especially known for its fine restaurants, hotels and shopping malls. Within Balibago is the neon-lit Fields Avenue, known for its bars, nightclubs and what could be one of the world's largest concentration of go-go bars. Adjoining Clark Freeport Zone is the site of world-class resorts, casinos, duty-free shops and beautifully landscaped golf courses. The city, and the rest of the Pampanga region, is known as the culinary center of the Philippines.

While Angeles is administratively separate from Pampanga, Wikivoyage treats it as part of Pampanga. This page also covers Mabalacat, while a city on its own, is more of a suburb of Angeles; it houses the Clark Freeport Zone that has the airport.

Get in
Angeles is well connected by road to any place on Luzon and it has a busy international airport.

By plane

Many budget airlines fly to Clark because it is reasonably close to Metro Manila and has lower landing fees than Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport. For travelers, Clark is often more convenient than heavily-congested Manila, especially if your final destination is in the northern Philippines. If you are headed further south, to the Visayas or Mindanao, then Cebu Airport is another alternative.

Flights arrive at a newer and larger terminal built to the north and opened 2022; it will also connect to the future airport rail link to Manila. The older and smaller terminal has been permanently closed.

The airport has adequate travel facilities such as currency exchange, duty free shopping center, souvenir shops, free wireless internet, a tourist information center, hotel and travel agency representatives, and car rental services. The roadways around the airport are fairly rural, making transport between the airport and the city quick and hassle-free.

Flights include: Domestic flights are offered by Cebu Pacific and Air Asia to Cebu. Davao, and Kalibo which gives access to Boracay.
 * Scoot Air - Singapore.
 * Jin Air - Seoul and Busan.
 * Cebu Pacific -Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau.
 * Asiana Airlines. - Seoul.
 * Qatar Airways. - Doha.
 * Emirates. - Dubai.
 * Jetstar Asia. - Singapore.
 * China Eastern Airlines. - Shanghai

Ground transportation
Don't worry about finding transport as taxi drivers will heavily solicit you for patronage as you exit the airport. However, the taxi fares are steep compared to other modes of transportation, so for example, the fare from the airport to Fields is for a 15-minute ride.

Some possible alternatives to avoid this rip-off are:
 * Use the Grab app, and hail your own taxi online just as you exit the terminal. The price varies with demand, but is generally to  from or to the airport, as of 2020.
 * To get to the airport from Dau Bus Terminal the "cheap way": take a jeepney to the main gate . At the main gate ask for the jeepneys to the airport. These drop you at the entrance of the airport parking . You must then walk less than 5 minutes to the terminal building. Count 15–30 minutes in total. At maingate, some jeepney drivers will also offer to bring you to the terminal building for about, just insist that you want to go the cheap way.

Construction of an airport rail link with Manila began in 2021, which will terminate at a station outside the North Terminal. This is planned to open by 2024. This will be served by limited express trains to Manila, as well as regular commuter trains that will stop at Angeles proper before continuing down to Manila.

By bus

This is the most common and economical way to get to Angeles from Metro Manila. It normally takes 1½ hours to get to Angeles by bus, however, travelers must consider the unpredictable effect heavy traffic and downpours will have on the trip. In short, give yourself plenty of time to travel by bus.

Most provincial buses bound for the Ilocos region will have a short stopover at Dau, before heading onward. However, from the opposite direction, you need to get down at Tarlac City and transfer to an uncomfortable ordinary class minibus headed for Angeles.

By car
The best way from Manila to Angeles via car is taking the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) which extends until Santa Ines in Mabalacat. You may take either the Angeles exit or Dau exit to get there. Another highway, though narrow, is the MacArthur Highway (Rte 2). Both routes pass through Bulacan, and it usually takes about 1 hour to travel but it is twice the travel time if you plan to take the MacArthur route as it take you through heavily urbanized areas. Rental car companies can be found all over Manila and Angeles. If you don't know the routes, you can hire drivers by asking the attendant of the rent-a-car shop.

From the north, the best route is on the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) or MacArthur. From Subic or Bataan, SCTEx is preferred, but there is also an old highway on the same corridor, Rte 217.

By jeepney
To hop on a colorful jeepney is certainly the most affordable way to get around downtown. It is available 24 hours a day and it is the most famous mode of transportation in the country, which connects towns and cities together. Since jeepneys tend to be overcrowded with passengers, tourists carrying bulky luggage should consider traveling by taxi.

By taxi
Though more convenient for tourists, taxis are less common in Angeles and not normally used for travel outside the city. Rather, they are primarily used to tour around the Clark Freeport Zone and for transport to and from the airport. Simson's taxicab terminal can be found particularly next to Clark's main gate (opposite Jollibee) and SM City Clark in Balibago.

Grab ride-hailing service is available in Angeles since 2016.

By trike
Trikes (or tricycles) are motorcycles with a small attached passenger cabin. They are restricted to low-speed roads and not permitted to enter the area surrounding the airport. Passengers of larger physical stature may find riding in them uncomfortable. Nevertheless, because of their slower speeds, trikes are generally a safe mode of transport. Groups of two can take a trike if one is comfortable riding behind the driver in the style of a moto-taxi.

Fares are negotiable if you hail a trike on the street, but are notoriously high in Angeles if you do it this way, with foreigners asked flat even for a short (up to 1-1,5 km) trip, more for longer ones (or even if you just have lots of baggage), and not much chance to bargain. This is both clearly illegal (the updated fare chart published in 2019 starts from ) and easily twice the metered air-conditioned taxi fare in Manila. Hailing a Grab (see above in By taxi section) car from the phone is often cheaper, not to mention the GrabTrike service available in the same app.

By bus
Clark Freeport operates a bus rapid transit (BRT) system, the Clark Loop, with two lines from SM Clark. Buses leave every 20 minutes; some stops are on the median of the Manuel A. Roxas Hwy, otherwise, they operate like regular city buses. Rides are free.

Events

 * Philippine International Hot-air Balloon Fiesta is held every year between January and February at Clark Special Economic Zone. It features multicolored hot-air balloons with more than a hundred balloon pilots from around the world and considered to be the biggest aviation sports event in the country.
 * Tigtigan Terakan keng Dalan(Music and Dancing in the Streets) which started in 1992, is an annual all-night party along MacArthur Highway, Balibago, held on the last Friday & Saturday of October. Restaurants & bars set-up tables & chairs along the streets, and serves over-flowing food and drinks. It features non-stop music from amateur and national bands and is attended by celebrities, out-of-towners and locals alike. This event is used to celebrate the Oktoberfest.
 * Sisig Festival is held every December, celebrating the Kapampangan dish sisig, which said to have originated in this city.

Sports

 * Drag racing is organized by the Angeles Hot Rod Association (AHRA) the oldest drag racing in the Philippines. You can find this attraction at the Omni Aviation inside the Clark Ecozone. AHRA is where you will find most of the big V8 muscle cars, as well as many "bangers." In addition to race meets, they also organize and run regular classic and custom car shows, swap meets, social events and more.
 * Play pool in a city of great champions like Efren Reyes and Rodolfo Luat. Angeles City has an abundance of pool tables to play all along the Fields Avenue and hundreds of other places in the city.
 * Mount Pinatubo aerial tours are for you if you want to have the best seat to view the volcano that once ravaged Central Luzon. Considered one of the largest eruptions of the 20th century, the eruption affected global weather patterns. Having been dormant for centuries, Mount Pinatubo erupted anew in 1991, spewing an ash plume that spread around the globe. Have a bird's-eye-view of the crater, surreal ash canyons and the remnants of the once-devastating lahar flows. Flights depart out of Omni Aviation Complex at Clark Field. Cost is US$55 per person, flying time for 1 to 2 persons is 45 minutes while for 3 or more is one hour. The best time to fly is early in the morning (sunrise-10AM) and in the late afternoon (3PM-sunset).
 * Ultra-light flying is one sport that is definitely growing. If you want your senses get heightened and your heart pound as the wind whistles through your hair, this is for you! This is organized by the Angeles City Flying Club. The area also offers many additional attractions, from diving to cycling to hiking to night clubbing.
 * Drive off-road is a challenge where you can take on a wild, bumpy, ride in old four-wheel-drive jeeps in a safari-like journey across the dusty expanse of the valley to a campsite. It is organized by the Angeles City Four Wheelers Club and is ideal for trekking and be able to see the lahar canyons, Gate of Heaven and other sites in Mount Pinatubo.
 * Golf, world-class golf courses, such as Fontana Resort, Angeles Sports and Country Club, and J&K Golf are the recommended golf courses for those so inclined.
 * Lawn bowling is the only one in the country and is offered at the Hidden Vale and Angeles Sports and Country Club, a mature 11.34 ha site which includes a nine-hole golf course, luxurious penthouse suites and driving range.
 * Golf, world-class golf courses, such as Fontana Resort, Angeles Sports and Country Club, and J&K Golf are the recommended golf courses for those so inclined.
 * Lawn bowling is the only one in the country and is offered at the Hidden Vale and Angeles Sports and Country Club, a mature 11.34 ha site which includes a nine-hole golf course, luxurious penthouse suites and driving range.

Leisure and nightlife

 * The Mansion is undeniably one of the best party destinations in the Philippines. The Mansion's luxury clubbing is situated at The Enclave, Friendship Highway. Its proximity to Clark Freeport gives it unique accessibility, 1½ hr away from Manila, 30 minutes away from Subic by virtue of SCTEX and is near Bulacan and Tarlac. It has 2 floors, with the ground floor having a standing room capacity 700 people and the 2nd floor VVIP area 150 people. It was conceptualized by socialite, Divine Lee and renowned eventologist, Tim Yap.
 * Gambling, being renowned as a city with high concentration of casinos, such as Casino Filipino-Angeles, Casino Filipino-Mimosa, Fontana Casino, and Casablanca Casino, Angeles offers a variety of activities that will keep leisure travelers definitely happy.

Shopping
Duty-free stores are to be found inside the Clark Ecozone, namely Puregold, Oriental, Parkson, Clark Interiors, Liberty, and Arjan that sell imported housewares, cooking items, snacks and branded clothes. Most of which are surplus so they are cheaper. Some of these stores have an extensive selection of cigarettes and perfumes as well.

The baratillos (cheap or thrift stores) sell crap the likes of which you cannot imagine. If you really want a native experience, go to one of those open-air tiangges; there are several of them around town. Hop on a jeepney and have someone take you. There are many other fun places to shop household items, clothing, including audio-video equipment in a makeshift market called tiangge at bargain prices at barangay Apo every Friday.

Handicraft stores sell locally good and export-quality craftwork. The Rosa's Handicraft Gift Shop and Mhea's Custom Woodcraft have a large selection of gift items and are in Balibago district. Stores selling souvenir shirts, woodcraft and other local stuff are also dotted along Fields Avenue and they are sold for cheaper prices.

Eat
Angeles is known for being the Culinary Center of the Philippines. This reputation reportedly goes back to the Spanish colonial times where it is said that the Kapampangan cook learned very quickly to improvise on Spanish dishes using local ingredients.

The culinary adventure in Angeles is sure to be an experience of a lifetime. A must-eat dish is sisig.m, which Angeles is famous for. From its humble beginnings in Aling Lucing's Eatery along Angeles' railway to its present top-of-the-menu ranking in Manila's bars and nightclubs, sisig has come to conquer the Filipino drinkers' palate. It has become the quintessential pulutan fare — the default order that comes with every round of beer.

Other not-to-be-missed local mouth-watering cuisines are Dencio's kare-kare (another Kapampangan menu, which is a Philippine stew made from peanut sauce with a variety of vegetables, stewed oxtail, beef and occasionally offal or tripe), fresh papaya lumpia, tilapia in tausi sauce, adobong pugo, morcon, tortang bangus (milkfish stuffed with ground pork), Everybody's Cafe's camaru (fried cricket adobo), kilayin baboy (pork meat and lungs pickled in a marinade of vinegar or calamansi juice, usually along with garlic, onions and hot/sweet peppers), bringhe (local Spanish paella), bulanglang (meat or fish broth soured with guava fruit), Aling Luring's batute (a frog stuffed with ground and seasoned pork, then deep fried to a crisp), burong isda (fermented rice with fish or small shrimps), pork and carabao tocino, Bale Dutung's burong talangka (the fat of salted little crabs, very rich and laden with cholesterol but hard to resist), Filipinized pizza in a bilao at Armando's Pizza, brazo de mercedes, halo-halo from Razon's and Corazon's (a popular dessert that is a mixture of shaved ice and milk, added with various boiled sweet beans and fruits, and served cold in a glass or bowl), Susie's Cuisine's famous pancit luglog (palabok), tibuk tibok (made from carabao's milk and also known as "maja blanca"), tocino del cielo (a richer version of leche flan) and turron de casoy.

If you like drinking beer and eating barbecue, then Frank & Jim, Ikabud, Whythaus Grill, Wishing Well, Marisol Steakhouses and the eateries along Angeles railroad crossing  are certainly the spots for you. Street foods, such as fishballs and kikiams on sticks, are a must-try at Nepo Compound vendor stands.

If local cuisine is not your type, no need to worry as the city has a wide range of pretty decent restaurants to choose from with American, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Mexican and Korean cuisines.

A number of coffee shops are also to be seen even in the outskirts of the city that serve drip regular coffee, decaff, brewed coffee, espresso-based hot drinks, other hot and cold drinks, and snacks.

Drink
The infamous nightlife scene on Fields Avenue sprang up to service American military men stationed at the nearby Clark Air Force Base. But now, the adjoining Balibago district is home to many decent bars and karaoke joints. It has a number of clubs which fit any budget and personality. There are traditional clubs with DJs and live band clubs. For an endless evening of dancing and pulsating music, head for the bright lights of Balibago. Fields Avenue and McArthur Highway are the places to head for go-go bars, comedy bar shows, sing-along or karaoke bars, nightclubs and drinking beer - it is a non-stop pleasure seven days a week, every day of the year.

One of the famous attractions of the area is prostitution which is illegal in the Philippines but widespread, especially in some areas including here. See the Philippines article for discussion.

Sleep
There are many nice hotels around the city, furnished with the luxury of modern day living with upgraded facilities to accommodate your needs. Some can be found along the Clark Perimeter Road while others within the Clark Freeport Zone. Lower-cost accommodation in the main entertainment area near Fields Ave., however, tends to be expensive by Asian standards, with prices starting around, and the cheapest places are often fully booked. If you look for the budget options, while still in the bar area and walking distance from Fields Ave. proper, head along the Fields Ave. to the west, where it is no more traffic-free and continues along the Clark Freeport Zone fence as the Perimeter Road (Don Juico Ave.). Numerous cheap rooms can be found here, and more upmarket hotels (ABC Hotel, for example, which is also a well-known landmark in the area). The Perimeter Road is quite busy even at night, and so is relatively safe to walk home late, compared to the other streets around. Another option is to accept tricycle driver's "cheap hotel" tout - but, as everywhere, this may mean overpricing due to the driver's commission, more concerns about hotel security, and a or more for a trike ride every time you go in and out (or a long walk, which may be not safe in the night time also).

Connect
Internet cafes have become a common sight along university roads, at the malls, hotels and different establishments. You will have no trouble finding cheap and fast internet access. Usual rate ranges between and  an hour. You will also find cheap gaming stations aside from internet access.

Prepaid SIM cards of local GSM operators (Globe, Smart, Sun) are widely available and cheap. International calls, however, are not particularly cheap (though still much cheaper than roaming rates) and usually cost around US$0.40 per minute ($0.30 for Sun, but at the expense of network coverage quality). However, often they have promotions with lower call/SMS rates to the chosen countries - just ask the dealer about that.

Stay healthy

 * Angeles City has a high rate of STD & HIV cases.

Stay safe
The tourist and entertainment areas are generally safe as it is filled with pedestrians and police around-the-clock. If you're male, you will likely get heavily solicited by street vendors pitching cigarettes and trike rides. However, they are usually nothing more than minor nuisances. They aren't persistent as long as you show disinterest. It’s the same with the begging population, which is small but visible.

However, venturing into the Clark Perimeter bar areas (around the ABC Hotel) after dark is not recommended or along Santos Street south of Wild Orchid Resort. The rule of thumb is, if it's not well-lit and populated at night, don't go there.

Furthermore, be extremely vigilant of street strangers pretending to know you. These scammers, often middle-aged male trike drivers, usually target solo tourists. With an extended hand, they would say something like "Hi, my friend, I met you at the hotel last night" or "Hey, remember me? I was your driver." Their initial goal is simply to get you talking and drawing down your guard. But their ultimate goal is to transport you to an illegal gambling den, brothel, or to set you up for theft or mugging. They will try to entice you by offering a free ride or to show you a new or secret bar. Ignoring random street strangers is essential advice. It's best not to confront them but to walk past saying "sorry, I'm late!" And definitely never go anywhere with them or show your wallet. Filipinos are known for their hospitality, but they're not that friendly to the point where they'd appear out of nowhere just to befriend you!

Lastly, do not engage with street prostitutes, some of whom are underaged or have criminal intent. There are countless stories of male patrons bringing a street prostitute to his hotel room only to be startled minutes later by police knocking on the door. The girl may claim rape and the police may demand a bribe to "settle" matters.

Go next

 * San Fernando — The provincial capital of Pampanga, famous for its Giant Lantern Festival on Christmas, the Cutud re-enactment of Christ's crucifixion on Holy Week as well as Hilaga Philippines which showcases the cultures, character and wealth of the four northern regions of Luzon. Beyond that, it has a downtown full of historic sights, most notably a train station that served as the end of the Bataan Death March.
 * Southwest Pampanga is known for its towns and municipalities with a wide variety of sights and activities. Some of the most notable places on that region are:
 * Porac — Famous for lahar deposits which were the result of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.
 * Guagua — takes its pride for having Pampanga's most beautiful church, the Betis Church, which is a fascinating work of religious art and architecture.
 * Arayat — is known for its majestic Mount Arayat, also a national park.
 * Candaba — is known for bird watching, thousands of birds migrate here from October to April of every year. It serves as a bird sanctuary and a haven for migratory birds, such as egrets and wild ducks during winter in China. Indigenous ones like the rare salaksak and batala are to be seen as well.
 * Capas — a nearby city in Tarlac province, which also hosts the New Clark City portion of the Clark area.

If leaving by airport, remember to carry enough cash through security for the departure tax ( for domestic flights.) There is an ATM kiosk outside security, and at arrival times there is a change booth which sells pisos outside security, but it is closed when no flights are arriving. The change booth inside security will buy pesos for foreign currency but will not sell pesos, and there is no ATM inside security.

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Angeles National Forest

Angeles National Forest is a national forest in Southern California.

Understand
The Angeles National Forest borders the San Bernardino National Forest. Some areas of each are only really accessible by travelling through the other. Sometimes this means that the forests are referenced interchangeably and it is often hard to discern in which national forest some locations are.

Climate
The Angeles National Forest is in Southern California, and the weather acts accordingly. For much of the year the forest has warnings posted regarding fires. Even at some of the higher elevations it can stay a bit warm. During the winter, however, it can get cold. From the months of December through March there is often snow on the ground to be enjoyed by those up for some skiing, innertubing, or general snowplay.

By car

 * On the Eastern side

Heading West on the 210 Freeway Exit Campus Ave., in Upland. Make a right at the light and a left at the stop sign shortly ahead. This road will take you passed the rock quarry and curve up to being northbound. A right at the first stop will lead you to Euclid Ave. Make a right and head North on Euclid to the fire station. Follow directions for "From I-10" from this point. Exit Monte Vista/Padua/Baseline on the eastern border of Claremont. This exit has been known to change names at times. When you exit you will end up at a stoplight facing north towards the mountains. A Left turn here will take you West where you will see the light for Monte Vista to the south and Padua to the north. Turn right up Padua and continue all the way up to the light at Mt Baldy Rd. Take a right at the light and follow it all the way up. On Euclid Ave in Upland, head north, towards the mountains. Follow Euclid all the way to the top. When you reach the firestation at the top of Euclid the street will no longer be divided. You will need to make a left at the stop sign and then a right at a split stop sign in order to continue up Euclid on the left side of the firestation. Continue following the road up the mountain. The road will come to a T at Baldy Road. A left will head you down to Padua Hills. There are some hiking trails at the turnouts on the way down the hill in this direction. Continuing to head this way can lead you straight down Padua and Monte Vista to the Montclair Plaza. A right at the stop will take you up to Baldy Village, Manker Flats, Icehouse, or the Mount Baldy skiing area.
 * Heading East on the 210 Freeway
 * From I-10

By foot
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a well known trail that extends along the West coast of the United States, from Mexico to Canada. It passes through California, Oregon, and Washington State.

Fees and permits
Parking permits can be purchased at the ranger's station in Mount Baldy Village. On some days permits are not required. If you are cited the fee is usually just the amount of a parking pass.

Generally, most areas of the Angeles National Forest will require parked vehicles to show either a $5 day pass, or an Adventure Pass ($30; valid for one year). The latter, which is also valid at three other National Forests in Southern California, can be purchased at local sporting goods stores. The ANF website provides a list of local vendors.

Get around
By car A good portion of the forest can be seen without having to get out of your car. Mount Baldy road can take you to the parking lot of the ski lift at Mt Baldy. From Mount Baldy Village it is possible to take Glendora Ridge Road. This road can take you out in Glendora, or continue on all the way to the top of highway 39. Make sure you have enough gas, there are no stops along the way. And check beforehand on road conditions as this route is frequently closed during the winter due to snow and during the summer due to fire hazards. By bicycle If you're of the more athletic sort, the climb up Mount Baldy Road has been used by many. There is normally plenty of space for bicyclists with only a coupld tunnels to worry about sharing some tight space with passing cars. Staying on the lower roads from Euclid to Padua can also provide a nice little loop with some good elevation changes. By foot Much of the forest can be enjoyed on foot. Many paths are well-marked and make for some pleasant hiking. The ski lift at Mount Baldy runs throughout much of skiing's off-season in order to help some with the climb to the hiking trails found a little higher up.

Suggested day hikes

 * Follow the track after the first switch back when you are over the trailhead. A single-track path veers up to the left. Follow this one. The light-green ski hut is approximately at 8200 feet. Please take a break there! After that it is a fairly rapid climb to the 10064 feet of Mount Baldy (San Antonio) summit. There are hazardous drops along the trail, although it doesn't get much worse than the Devil's Backbone section, which you will see immediately. Not recommended with young children or during precipitation (which is unusual during most of the year anyway).
 * Descend eastwards along the Devil's Backbone ridge and watch out especially in snowy/icy/rainy conditions, as the path has partially been covered by landslides in some spots. Back at the Baldy Notch Skihut at 7800 feet, take the ski lift down for $15 or if you haven't had enough walking for one day descend by the dirt track back to Manker Flats (approximately 1 hour).
 * Descend eastwards along the Devil's Backbone ridge and watch out especially in snowy/icy/rainy conditions, as the path has partially been covered by landslides in some spots. Back at the Baldy Notch Skihut at 7800 feet, take the ski lift down for $15 or if you haven't had enough walking for one day descend by the dirt track back to Manker Flats (approximately 1 hour).

Lodging
Mount Baldy Lodge has 6 cabins to stay at. A bit farther up the hill is Snow Crest Lodge.

Camping
Manker Flats has several sites for overnight camping.

Backcountry
There are places along the trails where camping is permitted, such as Kelly's Camp on the trail to Ontario Peak. Permits can be acquired at the ranger's station.

Stay safe
While most of the area is fairly frequently traveled and patrolled by hikers as well as the county sheriff's department, caution should be used when traveling through the forest. Some of the trails can be more strenuous than you may first suspect and leaving the trails can be dangerous. During the winter months there can be a good deal of snow and ice on the paths. Spend some time to research the trails, talk to the rangers, and make your time here as enjoyable as it should be. Also, the forest has seen its share of wildlife including bear and mountain lion. Take all necessary precautions when hiking, camping, or just wandering through.

Go next
On the west of the forest is Hwy 2 which requires just a short jaunt to Pasadena or Glendale. Heading East can take you through the San Bernardino National forest to Wrightwood. A more south-east departure will pass you on into Ontario.

title: Angeles National Forest