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CYCLING
After hosting the Grand Departure of La Vuelta in 2023, Barcelona now makes its debut hosting the Grand Departure for La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es in style. The city will fire the starting gun for the race with a team time trial that will showcase some of the city’s most emblematic icons.
CULTURE
Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter reflects the city’s 13th and 15th century splendour. Its winding streets invite us to discover all of its historical nooks, with the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia standing as one of the greatest examples of Catalan Gothic art.
SPORTS
The Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games marked a turning point for the city, turning it into a global sports benchmark. Barcelona modernised its infrastructures, boosted tourism and consolidated its capacity for hosting large-scale international competitions, thus becoming a privileged setting for elite sports.
GASTRONOMY
With its distinct Mediterranean character, Barcelona’s gastronomy currently boasts 29 Michelin Star restaurants, with a total of 39 distinctions.
FUN FACT
Over 268 kilometres of bike lanes make up Barcelona’s cycling network.
