The Basque Country is perhaps best known for its food culture and its tapas / pintxos. But the province is also Spain's most prosperous in many ways. And has an incredibly fascinating culture. No one has probably missed how patriotic the Basques are, and this with success. Something that the two football clubs Sociedad and Athletic testify to. In order to play there, it is not only required that you are good at football. You must also be born in the Basque Country with Basque parents. The Basque Country and the Basques have many times been on the verge of extinction but always manage to survive and maintain their culture. And their own and unique language may be one of the world's oldest.
Legends tell that the Vikings conquered Bayonne in 844 and ruled there for over 100 years. There are also legends that claim that the Vikings and the Basques got along very well. Among other things, they were both very skilled boat builders. And it is said that the Vikings helped the Basques against the Moors. The Vikings are also said to have taken a liking to the Basque traditions and “sports” at that time. Like lifting a large stone straight up, chopping down a tree in the shortest time, etc.
