Where to see cetaceans in the mediterranean
From the crow’s nest, the warning call is heard: “there she blows!”. Conversations stop instantly and all eyes turn toward the indicated horizon, while new directions arrive from the lookout. “On the port bow, half a mile”. Then a blow appears in the distance, a fin breaking the surface or a pod of dolphins that […]
WHERE TO SEE THE SOLAR ECLIPSE 2026 IN MALLORCA
On the afternoon of Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the first total solar eclipse visible from the Iberian Peninsula in more than a hundred years will take place. In this spectacular and rare event, the Moon will completely cover the Sun. It will be the first total eclipse visible from the Iberian Peninsula in over a […]
Music videos
⚓ Music videos FILMED ON BOARD THE RAFAEL VERDERA The Rafael Verdera sailing ship, with over a century of history, is not only an emblem of Spain’s maritime heritage, but also a unique setting for audiovisual productions on the high seas. Thanks to its authenticity, its imposing classic wooden construction and a historic charm that […]
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
In 1992, before I was born, during the Olympic year in Barcelona, Rafael Verdera was chosen to make a short voyage with a precious cargo. The flame that had been collected in Olympia and disembarked in Ampurias made a journey through all the Spanish regions, and only a few boats carried it on their limited […]