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 […]
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 […]
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 […]