The Gliding Barnacles Surf Festival in Figueira da Foz transforms the city’s relationship with the sea into a celebration of community. More than a surf event, it is a cultural melting pot where surfing, music, art, gastronomy, and culture converge. The waves are just the beginning; the festival's true identity lies in its spontaneous, intergenerational atmosphere, uniting surfers, artists, chefs, and locals.
My photographic project captures this profound human dimension—the encounters, backstage moments, gestures, and acts of sharing that happen beyond the surf. It is a documentary vision of a unique space where contemporary culture meets maritime identity, and where Figueira da Foz becomes the ultimate meeting point between the sea, art, and people.