Viking influence in Spain is extremely underrated, but the city of Catoira has something to say about it.
Every year, on the first Sunday in August, the replica of an 11th-century Viking longboat sails up the river Ulla to the town of Catoira in northern Spain. A reenactment battle follows, leaving everyone soaked in... wine!
Seafarers by nature, the Norse build the most advanced ships of their time. From merchants to Viking raiders, the Longship was the essential vehicle of them all.
The death of Baldr, son of Odin and beloved by all shook the nine realms. Even Hel herself would allow Baldr to return to the living, but Loki had other plans...
