Málaga on Cinema, V2: an Icon of national series

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If international blockbusters surrender to the contrasts of our province, national fiction has found something much deeper in Malaga: a unique identity. From the coastal nostalgia of the 1980s to the most contemporary crime thrillers and suspense on streaming platforms, our land has lent its streets, its beaches, and its soul to build milestones of television in Spain.

At Travel Factory Andalucía, we invite you to rediscover the Costa del Sol and the Axarquía through the real settings of the most iconic Spanish series.

The eternal nostalgia of 'Verano Azul' in Nerja

It is impossible to talk about film tourism in Spain without traveling to Nerja. The legendary series directed by Antonio Mercero in 1981 not only marked several generations but also turned this picturesque municipality of the Axarquía into the quintessential holiday symbol for an entire country.

  • Balcón de Europa: this majestic viewpoint overlooking the Mediterranean is the recurring setting where the protagonists rode their bicycles and shared confidences.
  • The beaches of Burriana and Calahonda: sandy corners where most of the gang's summer plots were filmed.
  • Chanquete's Boat: "La Dorada" the iconic home of the endearing sailor, remains alive today through an exact replica located in the Verano Azul Park in Nerja, being one of the most photographed spots in the region.

The contemporary suspense of 'Toy Boy' on the Costa del Sol

Taking a radical leap toward avant-garde and suspense, the thriller Toy Boy (Atresmedia and Netflix) turned the entire Malaga coastline into the central axis of a plot of luxury, corruption, and mystery. The production was filmed entirely on location in the province, showing its most sophisticated and magnetic face.

  • Rincón de la Victoria: the cliffs and pedestrian tunnels of El Cantal, along with the underground galleries of the spectacular Cueva del Tesoro, served as a backdrop for the series' most tense sequences.
  • Torremolinos and Fuengirola: from the iconic Frutos restaurant in Los Álamos to clubs and coastal urbanizations, the series portrays the dynamism of the area's nightlife.

The 1970s and the birth of the myth in 'Brigada Costa del Sol'

The province's crime-fighting history came to life in Brigada Costa del Sol, a series inspired by the Special Narcotics Group that operated in the late seventies. The fiction relies on locations that keep intact the appearance and charm of that golden era of tourism.

  • Torremolinos and La Carihuela: the iconic Pez Espada Hotel and the streets of the La Roca neighborhood served to capture the vintage aesthetics of the beginnings of the Costa del Sol.
  • Malaga Capital: los Baños del Carmen, the city's old seaside resort, lent its nostalgic air and its closeness to the sea to shoot key scenes of the police plot.

Traveling with the script in hand

National series perfectly reflect the duality of Malaga: a province capable of moving from the idyllic calm of a coastal town to the adrenaline of contemporary action thrillers. Planning a route through these settings is a unique way to reconnect with the culture and landscapes that have accompanied us through the screen.

If you would like to design a personalized getaway to follow the Verano Azul route or delve into the mysteries of the coast, at Travel Factory Andalucía we shape your ideal trip.