Marta Barrachina values a "historical" stage with the sterrato in the province of Castellón
El Periódico Mediterráneo - General27 August 2026 at 18:12
The president of the Provincial Deputation of Castellón, Marta Barrachina, described as "historic" the sixth stage of the Vuelta a España in the province, which was marked by the inclusion of the first dirt section ('sterrato') in the competition. The stage was a success both on and off the roads, with Spaniard Enric Mas fighting an intense battle against Slovenian Tadej Pogacar, who ended up winning the stage. The president highlighted the prominence of the province of Castellón and the enthusiastic involvement of the local population, making the journey truly spectacular.
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