07/03/2026
๐ด Tour de France actually starts in Catalonia in 2026โฆ
Sounds a bit crazy โ but itโs true.
In July 2026, the Tour de France begins in Barcelona, and the first few stages are ridden through Catalonia.
So if you were already thinking about a holiday there that summerโฆ
you could basically be sitting at your holiday house, enjoying the pool, the beach, the slow mornings โ
and then suddenly standing by the roadside watching the biggest cycling race in the world go past.
That doesnโt happen every year ๐
Weโve put together a small guide with:
๐ด where the stages run
๐ด which areas are affected
๐ด and where it actually makes sense to stay if you want to experience it
If youโre curious, itโs here ๐
๐ https://cataloniaholidaylettings.co.uk/blogs/tour-de-france-in-catalonia-stages-area-where-to-stay