Prince Albert travels to Granada for Vuelta a España finale
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
The 81st Vuelta a España concluded in Granada on Sunday, with Prince Albert II attending as Enric Mas claimed overall victory three weeks after the race began in Monaco.
Three weeks after Monaco hosted the Grand Départ of the 81st Vuelta a España, Prince Albert II travelled to Granada to witness the race's conclusion on Sunday. Spaniard Enric Mas was crowned overall winner in his home country, capping a three-week edition that had opened with considerable ceremony in the Principality.
The Prince's presence at the finale underlines Monaco's continued investment in hosting the race's opening stage, a commitment that positions the Principality prominently in the international cycling calendar. The Grand Départ gave residents and visitors a rare opportunity to see a Grand Tour roll through Monaco's narrow streets before the peloton headed into Spain for the weeks that followed.