It’s real and it’s already here. Spanish Radio and Television (RTVE) has already announced the official date for the grand premiere of the new 2023 Grand Prix. This is one of the most anticipated programs of this summer and will return to the screens next Monday 24 July, after 18 years. New format, new chick and new participating villages.

As many of you already know, the program, which is back with Ramon Garcia as host, brings together different cities in less than 10,000 inhabitants. The selected ones will compete for an economic prize, which in 2002 amounted to 40,000 euros.. So, Which cities will take part in the new Grand Prix 2023?

Starting with just over 5,000 inhabitants, but with many historical gems hid among its streets. These are the places that will meet in the return of the great contest. This program is not only an opportunity to win an important economic prize, but also to make yourself known, because these cities have something to offer their visitors.

Everything the participating cities offer in the return of the 2023 Grand Prix

After a long wait, the cult tune “grandfather and child” will sound again on La 1 next Monday, July 24 at 22:35 watch. This is one of the most anticipated returns of this summer. There’s nothing left until the set assembles two teams, represented by blue and yellow colors. This cities that will take part in the competition of the new Grand Prix 2023:

Aguilar de Campo (Palencia)

We moved to the Autonomous Community of Castile and León as our first destination. Aguilar de Campo city ​​and municipality located in the province Palencia. Even though the population 6891 inhabitants (INE 2022), offers its visitors views and monuments that will not leave them indifferent.

This city has been declared Historical art set in 1966. In addition, it has become one of the gateways to Mount Palencia and to UNESCO Peace Geopark Las Loras. On its territory there are numerous historical monuments, such as the famous medieval walls of Puerta de Reinosa, Puerta del Paseo Real, Puerta de la Tobalina and others.

It should be noted that monasteries and churches are other characteristic elements of Aguilar de Campo. Among the most famous are the Monastery of Santa Clara, the Monastery of Santa Maria la Real, the collegiate church of San Miguel and the Romanesque hermitage of Santa Cecilia.

Alfacar (Granada)

The next participating city is a municipality located in the province of Granada and belonging to the community of Andalusia. alphacar It has 5585 inhabitants bordering some municipalities such as Viznar, Poulianas, Güevéjar and Huétor Santillan. This region is known for several things. First of all, this is the place where they killed a famous poet Federico Garcia Lorca during the Spanish Civil War.

In addition, the city of Alfacar is also known for its bakery industry and the prestige of its baking ovens. In fact, it has a seal from protected geographical indication (OSU) of the European Union. Its visitors will be able to enjoy monuments such as the hermitage of San Sebastian, the parish church of the Assumption or the Federico García Lorca park.

Brion (Coruña)

Next on the list is the Galician municipality, located about 13 km west of Santiago de Compostela. This city in Galicia has 8069 inhabitants (INE 2022), but hides a few architectural gems on their territory. Brion is known for his historical and religious monuments such as the church of San Fins de Brion, the hermitage of Santa Minia or the church of Cornanda and others.

From a geographical point of view, Brion is divided into two main areas. The first one is located in area closest to Santiago, forming the Val da Amaya and surrounded by the river Sar. The second is in Slope Tambrewhich limits it to the north, forming the Barri de la Masa reservoir.

Cervello (Barcelona)

This is a municipality located to the west of the city of Barcelona, ​​near the metropolitan area. only 30 minutes by car from the city center Cervello hides behind the eastern buttresses Sierra del Ordal and next to the banks of the Llobregat river. This city 9307 inhabitants (INE 2022) is a must visit place for people visiting Catalonia.

Thus, among the historical monuments stands out Church of Sant Ponce de Corbera which is located in the Ordal massif. For its part, on top of an old pre-Romanesque chapel, travelers in the area can also visit the church Santa Maria de Servello. You must not forget about lledoner bridge, which is also well known for previously allowing transit from the area to Barcelona.

Colmenarejo (Madrid)

The next city to take part in Grand Prix 2023 Spanish municipality of the Community of Madrid, located in the northwest of the region in the foothills Guadarrama mountain range. This city in the capital 9473 inhabitants (INE 2023) is geographically bounded to the north by El Escorial and to the east by Galapagar.

One of the most outstanding products hive This Honey, so the name of the municipality is closely related to its production. Among the highlights visitors will enjoy Church of Santiago Apostlededicated and built back about 500 years and in memory of the local patron saint.

Montesinos (Alicante)

We moved to the coast of the Valencian community. Montesinos It is located in the south of the province of Alicante, more precisely in the area Vega Baja del Segura. This coastal city has 5217 inhabitants and the views are worth it. Its name comes from a noble family that controlled the fate of the lands on which the city is located.

Los Montesinos hides several iconic places in its territories. Between it historical monumentsits visitors stand out Hermitage Marchioness, the tent of the Virgin Blanca and the church of Nuestra Señora del Pilar. Although the area is also known for its many hiking trailswhich attract many tourists in summer.

Tineo (Asturias)

Next member currently second largest council from Asturias. WITH 9009 inhabitants (INE 2022) who reside in their territorytineo well known for his broad agricultural sector. In recent years, this Asturian city has become main dairy farmers communities.

In addition, travelers can enjoy Villa Tineowhich is the capital of the council declared as historical set. Visitors to Tineo must not leave their Museum of Sacred Artwhich is unique in Asturias. This region is also known for its Obona Monasteryconsidered one of the gems Primitive Jacobin route on the way through the council.

Yepes (Toledo)

We end this list of participating cities with a city in the province Toledo. This region of Castile-La Mancha has several 5268 inhabitants (INE 2022) and views that will leave no one indifferent. Actually recently Yes was included among Magic cities of Spain which rewards historical and cultural heritage.

His main square It brings together the most interesting buildings such as the Collegiate Church of San Benito, the Town Hall and the Archbishop’s Palace. This square, which has the same name as the square in the capital of Madrid, is also known by other names such as Edificio de las Atticas or Alcázar de los Señores de la Villa. It is also recommended to visit Collegiate Church of San Benito Abadwhich is considered the second most important religious site in the province.

Thus, knowing cities that will take part in the new 2023 Grand Prix, some citizens may include them in their list of places to visit. In any case, there are only a few days left before viewers can see competitors battling it out for the economic prize in one of the most anticipated comebacks of the summer.