10 stages of La Vuelta discovering some of the most beautiful corners of Spain

the return Cyclist in Spain is one of the most important sporting events during the summer. This competition is not only one of the most famous in the world of cycling, but it is also a unique opportunity to discover some of the most attractive corners of our country. That’s why Civitatis, the leading company selling guided tours, excursions and free tours in Spanish worldwide, has chosen 10 real gems of our country that will be the setting for this famous race.

Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the most cosmopolitan corners of Spain, full of magical corners and secrets to discover. Furthermore, it is one of the capitals of modernism, one of the contemporary artistic movements most valued by travelers around the world. The free tour of Gaudí and modernist Barcelona perfectly explains this artistic current and the reason for its implementation in the streets of Barcelona.

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Tarragona

In Tarragona, as in Barcelona, ​​​​​​modernism and the Mediterranean have a great relationship, but if this town stands out for something, it is for its history and cultural heritage. The guided tour of Roman Tarragona allows you to discover what life was like in Tarraco and what has survived to this day.

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Denia

When hundreds of cyclists hit the streets of Denia, there are still many Spaniards enjoying its beautiful beaches and nature. For all of them, this kayak excursion to Cova Tallada can be the perfect complement to those days and beach holidays, opting for a more active tourism that allows them to discover one of the natural jewelry of the Costa Blanca.

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Cartagena

Before we mentioned the importance of the classical heritage in Tarragona, but Cartagena is another of the Spanish municipalities that can boast of being one of the most relevant enclaves of the Roman Empire. The entrance to the Roman Theater, Forum and Castle of the Conception allows you to enter one of the greatest treasures that the Romans left in our country.

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Valladolid

Castilla y León stands out for being the European region with the highest concentration of World Heritage Sites. And its capital, Valladolid, is a great example of everything this autonomous community has to offer with centuries of history behind it.

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Saragossa

When Zaragoza is mentioned, everyone immediately thinks of the Basilica del Pilar. And it is not for less, because it is one of the largest temples in the world and is located in the largest square in the European Union.

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Pamplona

The streets of Pamplona will change running bulls for bicycles thanks to La Vuelta. But the fact that there are no bulls does not mean that you cannot discover more about one of the most important pleasures in Spain. They are so popular that Civitatis has even launched a free tour of the San Fermín running of the bulls, perfect for learning all the details of this tradition that, every July 7th, welcomes thousands -thousands of people on the streets of the Navarrese capital.

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Santander

Santander is one of the stages of the Cycling Tour of Spain, but also one of the most popular destinations this hot summer due to the refreshing breeze of the Cantabrian Sea. The best way to enjoy it is, without a doubt, to take a boat trip in the bay of Santander.

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Ribadesella

Ribadesella is famous for its elegant Indian houses, but above all, for being the end of the famous Sella lineage. Civitatis suggests changing the pedals for oars and enjoying the nature of Asturias with a canoe route suitable for the whole family.

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Madrid

Traditionally, Madrid is the final leg of the Cycling Tour of Spain, which this year ends on September 17. Few European capitals can compare to Madrid in terms of cultural offerings, although recently the city has recognized by UNESCO. Since last year, the axis known as Paisaje de la Luz has been declared a World Heritage Site, so an ideal plan after the end of the cycling competition is to discover the reason for this recognition through a guided tour here .