It was once considered one of the best waves in the world, and the most exciting ride of the Atlantic Ocean. The rise and fall and rise of Madeira as a surf destination is a long story. The chronicle has been revealed in the documentary “Surf Is Alive.” The Madeira Surfing Association wanted to do it. The locals felt they had to tell the whole story. The story of a surfing treasure that was nearly lost to development and construction. Fortunately, it didn’t happen. The Portuguese island has, at least, three well-known spots on the western coast: Paul do Mar, Ponta Pequena and Jardim do Mar. The first surfers to spot and surf Madeira date from the 1970s. However, despite the warm temperatures and the rocky point breaks, the island kept relatively unexplored until the mid-1990s.

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"Surf Is Alive" in Madeira, the Portuguese Hawaii

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