Lost Jewel of the Atlantic chronicles the discovery of a significant surf spot in the 1970s and the subsequent battle to prevent its destruction from coastal development. The point break in Jardim do Mar remained a secret to most, but a few surfers kept it alive until the late 1990s. The government of Madeira proposed building a seawall, leading surfers to become environmental conservationists to preserve their heritage. The film follows the fight of local surfers, with help from Save the Waves Coalition, against government misinformation and a hostile local population to save one of Europe's best surf spots.
Lost Jewel of the Atlantic
A thrilling documentary explores the world of big-wave surfing, featuring stunning sequences and heartfelt stories from renowned surfers, all centered around the remarkable discovery of Jardim do Mar, Madeira.
