A Tourist's Guide to Vuelta a España

The Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain) kicks off today, and About.com's guide to Spain, Damian Corrigan has written a terrific guide for tourists on taking in the Vuelta a España. This three-week stage race is one of the three "Grand Tours" of Europe and part of the UCI ProTour circuit. Whether you want the ultimate bicycling experience or if you want to combine the bikes with other touristy activities, Damian's got the expert insight to make the race a memorable one for you, with recommendations on which stages to go for depending on if you want to enjoy Spain's best architecture, cities, scenery as part of the experience.

Check out a Tourist's Guide to Vuelta a España.