Breña Alta
The best views of Santa Cruz are not found within this municipality, but from the heights of the La Concepción Viewpoint, in Breña Alta. From here, visitors can admire the capital of La Palma from above, overlooking its impressive crater, the largest on the entire island. Breña Alta offers both sea and mountains. From the Bajamar Beach, next to the harbour, to the Cumbre, where pleasant recreational areas such as Pared Vieja provide ideal settings for camping and barbecues.
Covering an area of 31 square kilometres, the municipality’s population is spread across the districts of Botazo, Buenavista, Las Ledas, El Llanito, Miranda and Breña. The municipal capital is San Pedro. The festivities in honour of its patron saint, Saint Peter the Apostle, are celebrated on 29 June. The Holy Cross Festivities, celebrated in the two Breñas and part of Mazo, are also famous. During these celebrations, the many crosses throughout the neighbourhoods are beautifully decorated by local residents in a lively festival filled with tradition, affection and a strong sense of community.
Various crops were once cultivated on these lands, with tobacco being particularly renowned. Many local artisans used it to make the famous “Palmero cigars”. For this reason, the municipality has its own cigar museum, where visitors can even learn to make their own cigars. Traditional craftsmanship also plays an important role, particularly the making of items such as “serecas”, balayos, hats, baskets and other woven goods.
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