Music videos
The Rafael Verdera sailing ship, with more than a century of history, is not only an emblem of Spanish maritime heritage, but also a unique setting for audiovisual productions. Thanks to its authenticity, wooden construction and historical charm, numerous artists and production companies have chosen our ship as a location for filming music videos, photo […]
Cinematic experiences
The Velero Rafael Verdera, with over a century of history, it is not only a treasure of Spanish maritime heritage, but also a unique setting for film productions. Thanks to its authenticity, wooden construction, and historic charm, our ship has become the location of choice for film shoots, photo shoots, and audiovisual experiences seeking a […]
born among waves
The ship saw me being born. This is not a metaphor or a nice way of putting it: it really happened. Before I could remember anything, before I could walk or talk, I was already here, on this wood, with the sea nearby and the world still waiting to be discovered. The Rafael Verdera was […]
A literary side to an historic sailboat
The Rafael Verdera hasn’t only sailed the seas and taken part in unforgettable voyages: she has also inspired writers and been brought to life in literature. In 1994, Josep Lorman wrote an adventure novel for young readers titled “El Galeón de las Islas Cíes”, whose action takes place largely aboard the Rafael Verdera. With it, […]
The 1992 Olympics
1992 was an unforgettable year for both the city of Barcelona and the Rafael Verdera. During the Olympic Games, our historic sailboat was invited to take part in one of the most symbolic events: a regatta of traditional boats held in honour of the Games. Sails, history and maritime tradition filled the Barcelona harbour that […]
Mishaps and misadventures
In April 1992, just three months before carrying the Olympic torch, the Rafael Verdera was the target of an attack. Unknown assailants set fire to the ship’s hold, putting both the vessel and the crew’s lives in serious danger. Thanks to the swift action of port security and firefighters, everyone survived, and the incident has […]
A magical moment for children
Every year, the sailboat is decked out in lights and finery for the arrival of the Three Kings, who bring Spanish children their Christmas gifts. Their Majesties are brought ashore in Palma’s harbour to the joy and excitement of the waiting children. The Verdera provides a magical experience for a group of children: aboard this […]
Sailing through legends and regattas
The Rafael Verdera has regularly taken part in the prestigious historic boat regatta, ‘Almirante Conde de Barcelona’, which is held every August in the bay of Palma de Mallorca. The Verdera, sailing under the ‘Unique Vessels’ category, has been recognised many times as the oldest participating boat, an honour that pays tribute to her extraordinary […]
