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The Calm before Hercules: Inside the Barrel at Mundaka

Whether you grew up in it, been there once on vacation or only seen it in your dreams, everyone would agree the barrel at Mundaka is a magical place.

Whether you grew up in it, been there once on vacation or only seen it in your dreams, everyone would agree the barrel at Mundaka is a magical place. Before Hercules pounded European spots in Ireland, Spain, France and Portugal, there was a day of barreling perfection that preceded the madness. Follow Antonio Ortiz to the Basque Country of Spain and get inside some of these emerald gems. It’s quite a ride.