Historic Nerja

Along my journeys, I have come across many historic sights in Nerja! Here I add them as I find them – so do please enjoy! And if you’re able to go and find these treats, I urge you to do so

Chanquete’s Boat

One of Nerja’s iconic views. The boat featured in Antonio Mercer’s television series: ‘Verano Azul’ (Blue Summer) which was filmed in Nerja! The boat ‘La Dorada I’ was the home of the old sea dog Chanquete. Go see it in person if you haven’t already! It’s in the Verano Azul Park and pays homage to the cast and crew who took part in creating a wonderful story and capturing the charm and charisma of Nerja

La Torrecilla

Meaning ‘The Little Tower’ in English, the ruins of this tower are located on the headland of Torrecilla between Playa La Torrecilla and Playa El Playazo (it’s like a mini Balcon!). It’s probable that this location was first used in connection with the coastal watch line designed by the nazaries, however the remains correspond to a later building, constructed in the 17th century to front the raids of the berberiscues pirates! (Arrrgh!)

During the war of Interdependency, it was blown up by the English, then allies to Spain to stop it being used by the French Army

‘The San Miguel Factory’

Mr Miguel Gonzales Sanchez ordered the building of this sugar factory, also known as ‘Ingenious Nuevo’ (‘The New Mill’) on land purchased from the Larios family, but due to his early death in 1869, the business fell to the handle of his creditors and after due judicial process, the property and building again fell back into the Larios family’s hands.

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