Many parts of Andorra's identity are preserved in its traditional houses. Its bordes are a good example of high-mountain architecture where, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you can enjoy local cuisine with high-quality products.
What are bordes?
This traditional mountain construction, separate from the main house, was a space where grain and livestock were stored, as well as field tools. On rare occasions, due to inclement weather or hot summers, when working in the high-altitude fields, they were used as a shelter to spend the night.
Today, it is a widespread architectural form, especially in Andorra's rural areas. Many of them have been renovated and some have been transformed into restaurants. Apart from the fact that each has its own personality, one thing that the bordes in Andorra have in common is that their cuisine is made with local ingredients from the mountains. The meats are excellent quality and cooked over a wood fire, which gives them a unique flavour. You will also find the first mushrooms of the season there. On top of that, you can enjoy the most typical Andorran cured meats such as secallona, donja or bringuera, which you cannot miss.
It goes without saying that good food always needs to be accompanied by good wine. Andorran wines stand out for their character and transmit all the hardness of the land. Some of the main varieties of grape used in high-altitude winemaking are pinot noir, albariño, sauvignon blanc and riesling.
The most traditional dishes in Andorran gastronomy
