The Best Escort for the America's Cup Final

King Felipe VI will embark on the amphibious assault ship LHD "Juan Carlos I" this coming Sunday, October 13, to witness the final races of the 37th Edition of the America's Cup due to the presence of the ship in Barcelona.

On board the Navy's largest vessel, Felipe VI will be accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Admiral General Antonio Piñeiro Sánchez, as well as the main regional and local authorities, the president of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Salvador Illa, the Government Delegate in Catalonia, Carlos Prieto, and the mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni.

The presence of the king in Barcelona aboard the "Juan Carlos I" to witness these final races of the America's Cup only serves to enhance the value of this key event for sport and for the promotion of maritime culture and the city of Barcelona.

Additionally, in celebration of Hispanic Day, this Saturday, October 12, the aircraft carrier "Juan Carlos I" will be open to visitors at the port of Barcelona, from 10 AM to 7:30 PM. In this way, visitors will be able to see what the flagship of the Navy looks like both outside and inside. The largest warship built by Spain will have on board its vertical take-off Harrier jets, helicopters, Marine Infantry tactical vehicles, and landing craft.