Arinsal is located in the country of Andorra, between France and Spain on the pyrenees. The nearest international airports are Toulouse in France and Barcelona in Spain. There is a three to four hour transfer from either of these airports. See our location page for more information on how to get there.
The currency in Andorra is the Euro. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted throughout Andorra as are travellers cheques.
It is always worth getting some currency changed before leaving home to make sure you have enough to get by while you find your way around.
The emergency services numbers in Andorra are 118 for Ambulance/Fire Brigade, 110 for Police, 112 for Mountain Rescue and 116 for Medical Emergency Service. The European Health Insurance Card is not valid in Andorra so travel insurance is a must, make sure you have some organised before you leave home.
There are strict driving laws in Andorra about the equipment you must carry with you at all times. You must carry 2 warning triangles and a High Visibility jacket in case you need to leave your vehicle. You must also have a spare wheel and spare bulbs including all the tools required to change them. Seatbelts are required and the drink drive limit is very low at just 0.05% and is heavily enforced.
The official language of Andorra is Catalan, with some Spanish and French spoken mainly by people who have moved there from the neighbouring countries. English is widely spoken making it easy to get by, especially in the tourist resorts like Arinsal.