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2026 Tour de France to kick off in Barcelona with three stages in Catalonia
Catalan capital to host 'Grand Départ' of world's most prestigious cycling race for first time in history
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Catalan capital to host 'Grand Départ' of world's most prestigious cycling race for first time in history
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The honours recognize outstanding individuals and teams from across the globe
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More than 700 activities across Catalonia this week will help you to be that little bit greener
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Disappointment for Espanyol, while Catalans conquer Mont Blanc and the Basketball World Cup
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The 21st edition of Catalonia’s International Tourism Fair takes place between April 20th and 22nd in Barcelona. In this annual trade fair, the sector displays its best offers and trends. This year sport tourism, wine tourism and the camping sector are some of the main attractions. More than 200,000 people are expected to visit the event. Tourism represents 12% of Catalonia’s GDP, employing more than 400,000 people. The Catalan tourist industry welcomed 23.5 million visitors in 2011 and earned €11.3 billion; estimates for 2012 expect figures to increase by 7%. National Geographic included the Costa Brava as one of its top 20 destinations worldwide.
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The ‘Volta Ciclista a Catalunya’ celebrates its centenary in style. Alberto Contador has won the centenary edition of Catalonia’s cycling ‘Tour’. Michelle Scarponi and Daniel Martin are second and third respectively.
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The Catalan race is one of the oldest cycling events in the world. The ‘Volta’ started in 1911, 24 years before Spain’s own ‘Vuelta’ and only eight years after the first Tour de France.