La Vuelta takes off with a 29.4km team time trial that will serve to place all the riders in the general classification. The Vuelta's 22 teams will depart from the Laias Health Resort and will arrive at the Castrelo de Mino Nautical Park, in the province of Ourense, after almost 30 flat kilometres. It will be a favourable stage for the big teams who want to make an impression, and get ahead of their rivals. The first rider of the winning team to cross the finish-line will have the honour of wearing the first red jersey of 2016. Presented by Gary Imlach with commentary by Ned Boulting and David Millar and Daniel Friebe the roving reporter.

The Vuelta itinerary takes on the spectacular climb to the Mirador de Ezaro, one of the most beautiful places to feature in the Spanish tour in recent years. The first part of the stage will be flat and calm, later crossing into very windy terrain with two noteworthy peaks - the Alto de Lestaio and the Alto Das Paxareiras, third and second category climbs, respectively. The stage's outcome will be decided in a short but very tough climb. 170 kilometres will come to an end in a finale that will allow riders to make up for any possible differences established in the first day of the race. Presented by Gary Imlach with commentary by Ned Boulting and David Millar, and Daniel Friebe the roving reporter.