Beach versus seaside: part two

Chapter 1

Surf’s up: Scott Hulet

Surfing is synonymous with blue waves, golden sands and buff bodies and Californian surfers are well-versed in all things beach. ‘The Surfer’s Journal’ is a beautifully produced title that explores surf culture and its place in nature. Robert Bound speaks to the magazine’s editor, Scott Hulet.

Chapter 2

Belgrade’s beach culture

You might think that beach culture couldn’t exist in a landlocked country but the lack of a coastline doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t slip on your Speedos and throw down a towel. A prime example is Serbia, which lost its last bit of coastline when Montenegro voted for independence 10 years ago. Since then Serbians have embraced options closer to home, most notably in the capital where two mighty rivers converge. Our Belgrade correspondent Guy De Launey reports.

Chapter 3

Keeping cool in sunny Madrid

We travel to another coastless capital, Madrid, to find out how its residents adapt elements of beach culture to their city to stay cool during the scorching summers.