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
A ship with a story to tell With over a century of history, the Velero Rafael Verdera 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 a distinctive location for film shoots, photo shoots […]
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 has not only sailed the seas and taken part in unforgettable voyages; she has also inspired writers and come to life in the pages of various literary works. Josep Lorman In 1994, Josep Lorman wrote the adventure novel for young readers El Galeón de las Islas Cíes, whose story takes place largely […]
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 Velero Rafael Verdera 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 […]
The 1992 Olympics
In 1992, before I was born, during the Olympic year in Barcelona,
The queen of Punk
In the summer of 1987, the iconic German singer Nina Hagen, known as the Queen of Punk, was at the heart of one of the most curious, irreverent and endearing episodes in the history of the Rafael Verdera. The artist married a young man from Ibiza in a celebration that lasted three days and combined […]