The Vuelta a España cycling race will return to Spanish territory in 2027, with the start of that year's edition confirmed for Galicia. This will be the first time in three years that the race begins in Spain, after several editions started abroad. The organisation officially confirmed that the race "returns home" with this new route. The Galicia region was chosen as the starting point to mark the Vuelta's return to its country of origin, after a period when the race chose to start outside Spain.
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Confirmed: Vuelta a España start 'returns home' in 2027
SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 15:07
Why this matters
Cycling fans in Spain, particularly in the Galicia region, can look forward to a major event in their area. This decision also benefits the local economy through sports tourism and puts the region at the center of international media attention during the first days of the race. The start marks the race's return to its Spanish roots after a period of international expansions.
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