Today, during the start of the final stage of the 2026 Vuelta a España, the organizers unveiled news that many fans had been waiting for: the Grand Départ of the 2027 Vuelta will take place in Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia. This announcement was made in an atmosphere of celebration and anticipation, just before the cyclists embarked on their final route in the current edition.

After a 2026 edition characterized by a strong focus on the southern regions of Spain, the 2027 Vuelta will mark a significant shift, with its start in the north of the country. Santiago de Compostela, renowned for its cultural and religious heritage, will be the ideal stage to launch the race. The first road stage will depart from this historic Galician city, which has previously hosted the Grand Départ of the Vuelta in 1965 and 2016.

An important novelty concerns the race dates: the Vuelta will no longer take place in August, as tradition dictates, but will begin on September 4, 2027, with the final stage in Madrid on September 26. This change is necessary due to the "Super World Championships" of cycling scheduled in France in August, an event that has forced organizers to revise the calendar.

Although the official route of the 2027 Vuelta has not yet been revealed, attention is already turning to 2028. There is talk that Sardinia is actively working to host the start of that edition. The Regional Council of the island has already allocated an investment of 7.5 million euros to make the "Grand Départ" and the first three stages of the race possible. Although official confirmation is still pending, the Sardinian candidacy appears to be in an advanced phase and promises to bring the Vuelta to a new Italian adventure.

The announcement of the Grand Départ in Santiago de Compostela not only celebrates Galician tradition and culture, but also marks an important milestone in the history of the Vuelta. With one eye on the present and one on the future, Spanish cycling is preparing to write a new chapter, full of emotion and challenges.