Entertainment in Spain Essential Guide to What's on in Spain Spanish Fiestas, Concerts, Festivals, Events
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Romeria
Vikinga
August 3 2008. 
Catoira, Pontevedra, Galicia.
The Vikings
even got down to Spain, the first blondes on the beach all those years
ago. The blondes might be welcome now but they weren't then and there
was a lot of fierce fighting.
So in remembrance of the bravery of
their ancestors, the first Sunday in August every year, the locals
of Catoira re-enact the Viking invasion a thousand years ago."Torres de Oeste," is the event as the locals defend their castle and property from the invaders. Of course really its just an excuse for a fiesta and after the battle there's lots of free food and drink. Bands, singers and dancers in traditional garb continue the festivities. Get there early it's very popular and the events start at 10 am with a medieval market and street performances. Then later on the battle begins, instead of deadly weapons now though as the Viking ships attack the modern weapon is litres of red wine Fireworks and celebrations go into the night. August |
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