Catoira

Catoira has served as a fortified river outpost in Galicia since the early Middle Ages. It stands on the lower Ulla River, close to its meeting with the Ría de Arousa, a strategic water route that once led inland toward Santiago de Compostela. The Torres de Oeste are the town’s defining monument: the surviving remains of a medieval defensive complex built to resist seaborne attacks, including Viking raids. Each summer, Catoira recalls that past with its Romaría Vikinga, a lively historical festival centred on a mock longship landing. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Catoira and Galicia.

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