Brena Baja

Brena Baja - Overview:

For a true taste of la Palma life the village of Brena Baja is the place to go. With just a few local bars and a restaurant the village offers a quiet holiday setting. Set in the countryside on the east of La Palma it is surrounded by beautiful coloured houses. The restaurant in the village offers a varied menu including typical Canarian cuisine and a good selection of traditional local wines. You can experience La Palma nightlife with the locals in the small village bars.

Brena Baja - History & Geography:

Until the 17th century, Brena Baja (lower Brena) and Brena Alta (higher Brena) were known collectively as Brena. The area is located on the east-southeastern part of the island of La Palma, south of the capital Santa Cruz de La Palma and north of the La Palma Airport. It is linked with a main highway encircling every part of the island.

Brena Baja, situated on the east coast of La Palma is a hillside village, on the outskirts of the bustling capital, Santa Cruz, and a short transfer from the airport. The village offers some stunning views along the coastline, and across to neighbouring Tenerife and La Gomera, with the sunrises in Brena Baja being particularly spectacular.

Brena Baja - Beaches:

Brena Baja's beach resort of Playa de los Cancajos is ideal for those looking for some relaxing sunbathing on La Palma. Visitors staying at Brena Baja use the volcanic sandy beach at Playa de los Cancajos, the largest tourist development on the island. The beach is made up of a series of three bays set into the rocky coastline, and the protected crystal waters provide excellent conditions for swimming and paddling. Diving and snorkelling are highly recommended at Brena Baja, with the sub-tropical waters being home to a wealth of undersea life.

Brena Baja - Who goes there and where to stay?:

Brena Baja is ideally suited to those looking for a peaceful location, who intend to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of La Palma. The lush green hillsides of Brena Baja are home to some charming Canarian villas and apartments, most with traditional balconies or terraces to take advantage of the majestic views. Also in Brena Baja is the charming Parador de la Isla de la Palma, a large parador (Spanish hostelry), which has been developed into an upmarket 5 star hotel with excellent facilities, and some beautiful lush gardens full of indigenous plants.

Brena Baja - Out & About:

Brena Baja affords panoramic views of the neighbouring Canary Island of La Gomera to the southeast and the area features a 100 year old dracaena tree in the locality of San Isidro. The municipality was famous for its tobacco production, and its main industry today is still agriculture. The coastline and valley areas comprise mostly of farmland, while the lush mountainous areas of La Palma are forested or grassy.

The capital of La Palma is just 3km from Brena Baja, so the busy centre of Santa Cruz, with its cosy tapas bars, lively port and charming streets lined with palm trees, is a 5 minute trip by car. A trip to the capital is a must for culture lovers, as Santa Cruz has some interesting 16th century architecture, great art collections, beautiful churches and interesting museums.

The mountainous regions of Brena Baja are great for hiking, and there are footpaths throughout the area for those looking for scenic walks. Throughout La Palma, there are some great sights to see including the prehistoric caves of Mazo, and some areas of stunning natural beauty, in particular the national park, La Caldera de Taburiente, and the forests of El Canal y Los Tiles.

Brena Baja - Our holiday accommodation and service:

If you travel with secretdestinations.com holidays you can choose from many hand picked hotels, privately owned holiday apartments and villas with pools in privileged secluded destinations in La Palma, including Bren Baja, in beautiful coastal, rural, mountain locations with an authentic taste of unspoiled La Palma.

Additionally, all of the Canary Islands are ideal for a spot of winter sun. So if you're looking for an activity holiday walking, cycling or trekking, exploring the Valle Aridane or volcanoes in the Caldera de Taburiente Natural Park, or simply sunbathing and relaxing, call our holiday team today. We can also assist you with Canaries flights to La Palma (via Tenerife), ferry travel and island car hire.