Return 2026 returned to the Canary Islands 38 years later: ending on the islands after leaving Monaco

The 91st edition of Spain cycling will mark a historic milestone when returning to the Canary Islands after nearly four decades of absence. It is In 2026 when the Spanish round included several stages in the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerifeending with a maximum end of relying on the Atlantic archipelago.

When there was the only trial held in the Canary Islands in 1988 the separatists led by Antonio Cubillo prevented the normal race development. In the presence of 400 accredited journalists, there was a posters and banners with type phrases “by many returns that Canary Islands were not Spain”, the stones were thrown into cyclists and with sections in Tenerife with chinches and nails.

This return in 2026 was that -finalize an agreement reached between the Canary IslandsThe Cabildo de Gran Canaria, the Cabildo de Tenerife and Unipublic, back organizing company. The edition of 2026 will also have a unique denomination: Monaco-Islas CanariasSince the breed departs from Monaco’s principality to graduate from the Canary Islands, a The tour that is still in the stages of meaning.

Negotiations are long and careful of the canary authorities, which in September 2023 seal with handshake a principle of agreement With Javier Guillén, General Director of Unipublic at the Valladolid tour stage.

Stake Chief -Choose great sporting events of international repercussionAlong with other events established such as Copa del Rey de Basketball, Laliga FC Futures the Canary Islands rally or the candidacy for the 2030 football world cup.

Return, beyond competition, has been presented as a leading showcase for Promote the natural and tourist beauty of the Canary Islands before a global audience.

Remembering the story. When the Spanish Round visited the Canary Islands, in April 1988. In that edition two phases were played in Tenerife and A team counterreloj in Gran CanariaEvents that have gathered nearly 200,000 viewers according to the chronicles of time.

Now, 38 years later, the final career decision wants to take place on the islands, Along the last week of the competitionthat will include a day of rest, developing in full Between tenerife and gran canaria.

One of the great attractions and an expected new thing is that Considering the organization including an increase in the peak of snow in Gran Canaria As a key and mountainous phase for the General to decide, an idea that Javier Guillén himself has been defended for many years with great illusion.