The original boat used in Verano Azul was bought by the Nerja City Council for one peseta.
Verano Azul reached an estimated audience of 20 million viewers during its initial broadcast.
The boat's name, La Dorada, refers to the Gilt-head bream, a common Mediterranean fish.
The replica is situated in a park named specifically after the TV series.
The show's director, Antonio Mercero, chose the boat to symbolize the freedom and transition of the characters.
La Dorada is a full-scale replica of the fishing boat famously featured in the 1981 Spanish television series Verano Azul. Located in the Parque Verano Azul in Nerja, the vessel serves as a permanent memorial to the show's cultural impact on Spanish society. The original boat used for filming was a wooden vessel named La Dorada, which was disassembled after the series concluded. The current replica was installed in the public park as a tribute to the fictional residence of the character Chanquete. The surrounding park occupies an area formerly used for local farming and has been repurposed into a recreational green space. The structure is landlocked within the municipal garden, serving as a backdrop for photography and regional heritage tourism.
The front bow area of the boat, which provides the classic angle seen in the original show's promotional material.
Visit during the early morning to avoid shadows cast by nearby trees on the vessel.
Combine your visit with a walk through the nearby Nerja town center.
Check the surrounding park signage for historical panels regarding the show's filming locations.
Do not attempt to climb onto the vessel, as it is a protected monument for viewing only.
