Chanquete Statue

The Chanquete statue is located in the municipality of Nerja. It offers a viewpoint with a panoramic perspective and impressive sea views, including El Salón beach and Calahonda beach. The Chanquete statue, formerly located on the seafront promenade below the Balcón

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The Chanquete Statue is a bronze tribute to one of the most beloved characters on Spanish television, the much-loved fisherman from the series Verano Azul, filmed in Nerja. The work of sculptor Francisco Martín, it was unveiled on 24 May 2019 and has become a small place of pilgrimage for the many fans that the iconic series has left across several generations.

The sculpture is located at a viewpoint with panoramic sea views, from which emblematic beaches such as El Salón and Calahonda can be seen. This privileged setting makes the visit a double experience: a nostalgic reunion with Chanquete and the contemplation of one of the most beautiful landscapes on the Nerja coastline.

Looking for the Chanquete Statue is one of those small attractions that make a walk through Nerja special. For lovers of Verano Azul, it is an essential stop, and for the rest of visitors, a charming viewpoint where you can pause to enjoy the Mediterranean.

It is a few steps from the Balcón de Europa and one of the stops on the Verano Azul walking route in Nerja, which also takes in the replica of Chanquete’s boat, Julia’s house and Burriana beach.

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Where to park

We recommend parking at the Balcón de Europa car park if you want to visit the viewpoint and take photos with the Chanquete statue. There are several car parks if you want to visit the Balcón de Europa:

Balcón de Europa / Plaza de España car park (paid).
Carabeo car park (paid).
Giner de los Ríos car park (free).

If you prefer, see other parking options in Nerja.

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Frequently asked questions

The sculptor Francisco Martín. It is bronze and shows the Verano Azul fisherman, Antonio Ferrandis’s character, looking out to sea.

On 24 May 2019.

Chanquete Statue is at C. Salón, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.

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 Caletilla Beach, 50 m (a 1-minute walk) away; and nearby you can visit El Salvador Church (100 m).

Chanquete Statue has a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Google from 71 reviews. Visitors feel warmly nostalgic about Chanquete, with many linking the statue to Verano Azul and old memories. They praise the sea views, attractive setting and the bronze sculpture itself, though several note it has been moved and can be hard to find.

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