Surf, Society & Coastal Futures — with Anthropologist Dr Vera Azevedo
In Episode 49 of Podcast Portugal, Justin welcomes Dr Vera Azevedo, anthropologist, researcher, and author of the groundbreaking book “Zone de Impact: Surf e Patrimonialização do Mar na Ericeira”. In this compelling conversation, Dr Azevedo explores the deep cultural, historical, and economic forces shaping Portugal’s surfing landscape.
The discussion traces the evolution of surfing in Portugal—from coastal fishing traditions to the global recognition of Ericeira as a World Surfing Reserve—and examines how surfing has become a powerful driver of local identity, heritage protection, and…
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