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Lisbon's Surf-and-Cold-Water Recovery Culture
A short drive from the city center, Lisbon's Atlantic coast has turned cold water into a genuine recovery practice, not just a prerequisite for surfing.
Lars Vinter5 min read
Lisbon
A city building its wellness identity around the Atlantic — cold water, surf culture, and a boutique studio scene that hasn't lost its neighborhood pace.
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