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Sant Julià de Lòria is the southernmost parish of Andorra and also the gateway to one of the country's most famous activities: the Tobotronc at Naturland.
An important detail: here the blue zone is paid every day, including Sunday. If you haven't seen my general guide on where to park in Andorra, I compare all the parishes there.
Quick Summary
Here's what I'd do depending on your case:
- You're coming to the Tobotronc (Naturland): park at the Naturland parking lot, at Cota 1600.
- You're visiting the town: the blue zone costs €1.85/h and is paid every day including Sunday. The green zone, more peripheral, is €0.85/h with the first 30 minutes free.
- You want easy parking: in high season there isn't always street space; go to the municipal lots (€1.40/h open-air, first hour free).
- You're staying in the area: if the hotel is very central, it's often worth checking the municipal lot deals instead of the hotel's private parking.
Free parking in Sant Julià de Lòria
Unlike other parishes, here there's no free day of the week in the blue or green zone. But you do have time slots when you don't pay:
- From 13:00 to 15:00 (midday break)
- From 20:00 to 9:00 (night)
Also, since Sant Julià is more peripheral, in areas away from the center (residential streets or the parish's villages) you can find unregulated parking. My advice is to ask where you're staying: if you have a hotel in the area, they might tell you a free spot. In the main center, though, almost everything is paid.
Official source: Parking zones (Zona blanca - Zona blava - Zona verda) — Comú de Sant Julià de Lòria.
Hotels with parking in Sant Julià de Lòria
If you want to sort the parking question out as soon as you arrive, these are the three options in Sant Julià de Lòria with parking at the hotel itself. For a full comparison of hotels with parking across all areas of Andorra (center, outskirts, prices), check my guide to the best hotels with parking
Hotel Parador de Canòlich (adults only) — free parking
Specialized in adults only, it's the most unique hotel in the parish: it sits at 1,635 m above sea level, next to the Sanctuary of Canòlich, about 3.4 km from the center of Sant Julià. Free public parking nearby.
Check availability — Hotel Parador de Canòlich“Great”
8.0 — Fantastic+ Peaceful location with great scenery. Good food in the restaurant, comfortable bed and good shower. Easy, safe parking.
− Would be good to have a comfortable seating area in the room or not in the restaurant.
Hotel Sant Eloi — free open-air and paid covered parking
3-star hotel 2 km from the border, inside the Sant Eloi shopping complex (with its 2,500 m² center, pharmacy and petrol station). The hotel offers covered and open-air parking for all guests.
Check availability — Hotel Sant Eloi“Perfect place to stay for a brief visit.”
8.0 — Fantastic+ Wonderful breakfast. Good location. Clean facilities. Beautiful area. Free parking. Next to grocery store and restaurant.
− Not enough shower soap or shampoo. No kettle or refrigerator.
Hotel Sol Park — paid parking (€7/day)
Central hotel in Sant Julià. It has its own parking for €7/day, a very reasonable price for being in the center of Sant Julià. Although using a municipal lot or the blue zone can work out cheaper.
Check availability — Hotel Sol Park“Only stayed one night and wish we’d had longer!”
9.0 — Exceptional+ Beautiful hotel set up high with a lovely courtyard garden that we looked over from our balcony. Close enough to shops and bars to stroll out. The lady on reception was very welcoming and I wish I had better Spanish to be able to talk to her, she was so friendly! The breakfast was fantastic and included in the price- would definitely come again and recommend to anyone. Parking secure and excellent, right behind hotel for €7
− Nothing to dislike
Blue zone and green zone (zona blava i zona verda): rates and hours
⚠️ Paid every day, including Sundays
| Zone | €/h | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Blue zone (zona blava) | €1.85 | Mon–Sun 9am–1pm / 3pm–8pm Sun: also paid |
| Green zone (zona verda) | €0.85 | Mon–Sun 9am–1pm / 3pm–8pm Sun: also paid |
In both zones, when you get a ticket you get the first 30 minutes free. Worth keeping in mind: if you're just stopping for a moment, you pay nothing.
The abonaments (subscriptions) for the zone (for frequent visitors) are: blue zone monthly €48.10 and green zone monthly €22.10.
Official source: Blue zone prices — Comú de Sant Julià de Lòria.
Municipal parking lots of Sant Julià de Lòria
The Comú manages several municipal lots spread across the parish. The advantage over the blue zone is that the open-air ones have the first hour free, so if you're staying a short time it can work out well.
| Type | €/h | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Open-air | €1.40 | 1st hour free |
| Covered | €2.05 | Tourist rate |
Open-air lots (€1.40/h, 1st hour free):
- • Aparcament comunal del Solà — Maps
- • Aparcament comunal del Camp Gran — Maps
- • Aparcament comunal Feixes del Rabató — Maps
- • Aparcament comunal Valireta — Maps
- • Aparcament comunal Prat Nou — Maps
- • Aparcament comunal del Trillà — Maps
Covered lots (€2.05/h):
The abonements: open-air lots have a monthly 24h subscription for €56.15 (or night-time, from 8pm to 8am, for €33). Covered lots work under tourist rates: €26.55 for one day, €54.10 for 7 days and €80.15 for 15 days.
Official source: Municipal parking lots of the Comú de Sant Julià de Lòria.
Parking for Naturland: the Tobotronc parking lot
Naturland is Sant Julià's activity park and its star is the Tobotronc, the longest alpine toboggan in the world. To get there, the park has its own parking lot.
Park at Cota 1600. It's the most important detail: the Naturland parking lot is at Cota 1600 and matches the Tobotronc start. Some people make the mistake of driving up to Cota 2000 (another part of the park), but the toboggan starts from below. So get that clear from the start.
📍 See the Naturland Parking (Cota 1600)If you're visiting Naturland, here's my complete Tobotronc guide with prices, hours and how the ride up works.
Born and raised in Encamp, Andorra. In my free time I explore my country and share the best activities, trails and hidden spots that most travel guides don't mention.
