Verano azul

The series tells the adventures of a group of youngsters between ages 9 and 17, while on summer vacation in a small coastal town on the Spanish Mediterranean Costa del Sol.

Verano azul (1981-1982) is a Spanish national-television coming of age family drama series created by Antonio Mercero for La 1. Across a single season of nineteen episodes, each running about fifty-four minutes, the story follows a band of youngsters between nine and seventeen during summer vacation in a small coastal town on the Costa del Sol. Antonio Ferrandis plays Chanquete, the beloved figure around whom the group revolves, while María Garralón plays Julia, Juanjo Artero plays Javi, and Pilar Torres plays Bea, all part of a wider ensemble including Gerardo Garrido as Quique and Miguel Joven as Tito. The engine of the show is simple and concrete: the kids' daily routines of beach outings, neighborhood games, rivalries, small misadventures and shared secrets, as they test friendships and begin to understand the adults around them. Each episode unfolds at an unhurried pace, built from ordinary summer incidents rather than cliffhangers. The tone is warm, sincere and wistful, with a nostalgic glow over sunlit streets and the sea. Its sensibility will resonate with viewers who love Stand by Me and The Wonder Years, and with anyone seeking a gentle family drama about childhood and friendship.

Audiences warmly remember this gentle coming-of-age series as a nostalgic, affecting portrait of childhood friendship and summer adventure in a Spanish coastal town.

• Stand by Meshared coming of age friend group, summer setting, gentle nostalgic tone
• The Wonder Yearsshared youth ensemble in a small town, wholesome family-friendly drama
• Little House on the Prairieshared gentle ensemble family drama with a beloved central figure and warm tone

Created by

Antonio Mercero

Release Date

1981-10-11

Episode runtime

54 min

Rating

7.8 / 10 (50)

What is Verano azul about?

A group of kids on summer vacation in a small Spanish coastal town navigate friendship, growing up, and the small adventures of their seaside summer.

What is Verano azul like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Verano azul as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Verano azul violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Verano azul.

What did critics think of Verano azul?

Audiences warmly remember this gentle coming-of-age series as a nostalgic, affecting portrait of childhood friendship and summer adventure in a Spanish coastal town.

Which shows are like Verano azul?

Shows with a similar feel include Stand by Me, The Wonder Years, and Little House on the Prairie.

How long is Verano azul?

Verano azul: 1 season, 19 episodes.

Is Verano azul still running?

No, Verano azul has ended.