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Verano Azul Park

Parque Verano Azul is a charming green space in the heart of Nerja, designed as a tribute to the legendary Spanish television series Verano Azul, which marked an entire generation in the 1980s. Ideal for a stroll and to relax, it is a must-stop for

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Verano Azul Park is a public park on the western side of Nerja town centre, dedicated to the TV series that made the town famous across Spain. Its star attraction is the replica of La Dorada, Chanquete’s boat, but it is also the neighbourhood park where children play and people exercise. It is free and open 24 hours.

What there is in Verano Azul Park

The replica of Chanquete’s boat, the photo nobody skips, by Calle Antonio Ferrandis “Chanquete”.

Reminders of the series: monoliths with the episode titles and streets named after the characters.

Children’s playground.

Sports area: basketball hoop, pétanque, table tennis, outdoor fitness machines and space to run. Next to it is the 7-a-side football pitch, open Monday to Friday 10:00–20:00 and Saturday 10:00–14:00.

Accessible, with level paths for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

For parking, the Verano Azul car park is right next to it (paid, 24 hours). The park is the starting point of the Verano Azul route around Nerja.

Services & facilities

Wheelchair accessibleCity centreEasy accessBinsParkingPlayground

History

1981

This well-known Spanish TV series directed by Antonio Mercero was filmed in Nerja and was first broadcast on La Primera of Spanish Television (RTVE) from 11 October 1981 to 14 February 1982. It follows the adventures of a group of young people aged 9 to 17 during their summer holidays in a small coastal town on Spain's Mediterranean Costa del Sol.

1983
With 19 episodes, it drew 20 million viewers in Spain (TVE was the only television network available in Spain until 1983) and has been repeated many times since. It was also shown in Latin America, Portugal, France, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Poland and Czechoslovakia.
The series is about the adventures of a group of young people during their summer holidays in a small town on the south coast of Spain. The seven children – Quique, Javi, Pancho, Bea, Desi, Tito and Piraña, aged between eight and sixteen – meet two adults there with whom they share many new experiences: Julia, a painter, and Chanquete, a wise and kindly retired old sailor who lives on a boat sitting on top of a hill.
Over its 19 episodes it tackles several key themes: adolescence, coming of age, death, the generation gap, the right to protest, ethical values, family relationships, property speculation on the Spanish coast and more.
The series was planned to have 20 episodes, but the last one, episode 20, “La Excursión”, was never broadcast for technical reasons, given the bad weather at the time among other causes: filming fell well behind schedule and TVE decided to cancel its broadcast. The actor Jorge Sanz, among others, took part in this unfinished project.

Where to park

Yes, there are 2 parking areas: a private car park for local residents and a free area with parking spaces. Find out more about the Verano Azul car park.

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Review profile

Summary of the 736 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (June 2019 – August 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 736 recent reviews on Google (702) and Tripadvisor (34): most mentioned: strong nostalgia for Verano Azul fans · replica boat is a major draw · good for photos and memories · pleasant for children and walking.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.4 · Tripadvisor 3.4

Google rates it 1.0 higher than Tripadvisor.

Last 12 months

4.4 (287) vs 4.4 (415) the year before

The rating is steady.

Months with the best average rating

January, October, December

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The park is large and has a basketball hoop, pétanque, table tennis, outdoor fitness machines and space to run, and there is a 7-a-side football pitch next to it.

No, it is completely free as it is a public park.

The 7-a-side football pitch is open Monday to Friday from 10 to 20 continuously, and on Saturdays from 10 to 14. Saturday afternoons and Sundays are closed.

Verano Azul Park is at C. Antonio Ferrandis Chanquete, 15, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.

The nearest beach is El Salón Beach, 500 m (about a 6-minute walk) away; the Balcón de Europa is 650 m (about a 8-minute walk) away; and nearby you can visit Chanquete’s Boat (La Dorada) (150 m).

Verano Azul Park has a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Google from 10,949 reviews. Most visitors find Parque Verano Azul nostalgic and worthwhile, especially fans of the TV series. They often mention the replica boat, good photo opportunities, and a pleasant, family-friendly park. However, some feel it is underwhelming, poorly maintained, or smaller than expected.

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