Chanquete’s Boat (La Dorada)

The Barco de Chanquete, also known as "La Dorada 1ª", is a famous boat located in Nerja, a picturesque coastal town in the province of Málaga, Spain. This boat became famous thanks to the popular Spanish television series "Verano Azul", broadcast in the 1980s.

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The Barco de Chanquete, known as La Dorada, is one of the most cherished and visited spots in Nerja. This boat became famous throughout Spain thanks to the iconic television series Verano Azul, broadcast in the 1980s, in which it was the home of the beloved fisherman Chanquete.

The Dorada in the series was never a real boat: it was a set placed on land, on a hill with vegetable plots above Burriana beach, and it was dismantled when filming ended. The boat you can visit today is a replica in Parque Verano Azul, now a place of pilgrimage for several generations who grew up with the gang’s adventures.

Visiting the Barco de Chanquete is to immerse yourself in the collective memory of Verano Azul and discover the very special bond that unites Nerja with this series. It is a stop full of nostalgia and one of the most sought-after photos for those who tour the town in the footsteps of the filming: see where Verano Azul was filmed and the walking route around its locations.

Where Chanquete’s boat is and how to get there

The replica of La Dorada stands in Verano Azul Park, by Calle Antonio Ferrandis “Chanquete”, on the western side of Nerja town centre. It is about 700 metres, a 10-minute walk, from the Balcón de Europa. It is free and you can see it at any time: the park is public and always open.

If you come by car, the Verano Azul car park right next to it is paid and open 24 hours.

The original Dorada

In the series, the Dorada was Chanquete’s home, beached on a hillside of vegetable plots above the eastern end of Burriana beach. It was never a real boat but a film set, taken down when shooting ended, as you see in the last episode. Nothing is left of it: the replica in the park is the one you can visit today, and the Burriana hillside is on the Verano Azul route around Nerja.

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History

Chanquete's Boat, known as “La Dorada 1ª”, is a Spanish cultural icon and a symbol of Nerja on the Costa del Sol. Its fame comes from the popular 1980s TV series “Verano Azul”, which left its mark on a generation with its heart-warming stories about friendship, youth and everyday life in a coastal town.

Origins of Chanquete's Boat
- In the series, “La Dorada” was the home of the beloved character Chanquete, an old sailor played by the actor Antonio Ferrandis. The character became an iconic figure thanks to his wisdom, kindness and simple way of life.
- “La Dorada” was not a real boat but a structure built specifically as a set for filming. It was designed to look like a fishing boat stranded on dry land.
After the series
- After the huge success of “Verano Azul”, the boat became closely associated with Nerja and its popular culture. Although the original was dismantled after filming, its importance led the local authorities to build a replica.
- Today the replica of Chanquete's Boat is on display in Verano Azul Park in Nerja, which pays tribute to the series and its impact on the town and on Spanish television.
A place for fans
- “La Dorada” is a meeting point for fans nostalgic for the series and an attraction for visitors to Nerja.
- Besides seeing the boat, the park offers information about the series and play areas.
Fun facts
1. Chanquete's most famous line: “¡Chanquete ha muerto!” (“Chanquete is dead!”) is one of the best-remembered scenes in Spanish television, a deeply emotional moment in the series.
2. Where it was really filmed: although many scenes were filmed in and around Nerja, the boat was never at sea, reinforcing its symbolism as a refuge on dry land.

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Review profile

Summary of the 958 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (February 2016 – September 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 958 recent reviews on Google (712) and Tripadvisor (246): most mentioned: nostalgic stop for Verano Azul fans · well preserved and clean · great for family photos · toilets, swings and parking nearby.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.4 · Tripadvisor 3.4

Google rates it 1.0 higher than Tripadvisor.

By review language

Spanish 4.0 (441) · English 3.4 (38)

Language hints at who is reviewing (locals and Spanish visitors, or foreign visitors).

Last 12 months

4.4 (570) vs 4.5 (146) the year before

The rating is steady.

Months with the best average rating

July, November, December

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Frequently asked questions

To get to Chanquete’s boat, known as "La Dorada", in Nerja, you can head to Parque Verano Azul. This park is located in the centre of Nerja and is easily accessible on foot from many parts of the town. If you are going by car, you can look for parking in the areas near the park.

Chanquete’s boat is located in Parque Verano Azul in Nerja, Málaga. The park is named after the famous Spanish television series "Verano Azul", in which Chanquete’s boat is an emblematic feature.

Seeing Chanquete’s boat is free. There is no charge for visiting Parque Verano Azul and seeing the replica of the boat.

Chanquete’s boat was called "La Dorada 1ª" in the television series "Verano Azul".

It no longer exists. In the series the Dorada was a film set built on land, on a hillside above Burriana beach, and it was taken down when filming ended. The one you can visit today is a replica in Verano Azul Park.

It is open 24 hours a day, every day. These are the hours it lists on Google; they may change on public holidays.

The nearest beach is La Torrecilla Beach, 450 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 Rockefeller By Fitzgeralds (150 m).

Chanquete’s Boat (La Dorada) has a 4.3 out of 5 rating on Google from 10,465 reviews. Replica of Chanquete's boat from the TV series Verano Azul, a quick nostalgic stop next to a playground, toilets and public parking. Liked by those who grew up with the series; note it is not the original boat and parking is hard in peak season.

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