Brena Baja Holidays
A pretty hillside village
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. Down on the front, the beach resort of Playa de los Cancajos is ideal for those looking for some relaxing sunbathing. Brena Baja is ideally suited to those looking for a peaceful location, who intend to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of La Palma.
Spectacular coastal views
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. 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.
Close to the charming capital Santa Cruz
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 all-inclusive holidays
A growing number of hotels in Brena Baja promote all-inclusive holidays alongside half-board and self-catering options. You will find everything from budget holiday apartments to romantic luxury holidays hotels. The best Brena Baja hotels come with superb pools, attractive restaurants and colourful tropical gardens. For the cheapest all-inclusive deals try the centre of Playa Cancajos, where you will find good-value 3 star hotels and enjoyable holiday nightlife. Keep up to date with cheap all-inclusive deals and the latest last-minute holiday discounts with directline-holidays.
Brena Baja weather
Spring and autumn is the ideal time in Brena Baja for walking tours to explore the island, and, with average temperatures of 22C and between 6 - 7 hours of sunshine in March, April and November, conditions are perfect for all types of outdoor activities and sports. In summer, the weather heats up, reaching an average temperature of 26C in August, sometimes rising to almost 30C, however the humidity level remains low. The nearby beach at Playa de los Cancajos is a haven at this time, and August sees the warmest water temperatures, an average of 24C, creating ideal conditions for swimming and water sports, or just relaxing on the beach. Rainfall is limited during the summer, with June to August only seeing a maximum of 6mm, rising to 17mm in September.
