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SPAIN has more than its fair share of bizarre festivals, but the one that takes place on the first Sunday each August, in a town in Galicia, is most definitely one of a kind. Few may know that you don’t have to travel to northern European climates to find a rich history of Viking invasions, for Iberia had its own running feud with Scandinavian forces, which is commemorated each year on the first Sunday of August.

Galicia is an autonomous community in the northwestern corner of Spain with its own culture, language and tradition. It has so much to offer: unforgettable sites, relaxing beaches and mouthwatering cuisine, and for those sweltering in the heat elsewhere in central and southern Spain, cooler climes! So, here are 10 reasons why you should put Galicia on your bucket list of destinations in Spain, with a few recommendations to really get the most out of your time there.