Villas in Breña Alta
Breña Alta suits couples wanting a private pool on La Palma's east side, just north of La Palma Airport and south of the capital. Homes here sleep two, and this is a municipality rather than a resort, so expect to drive to beaches and sights.
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About Breña Alta
Breña Alta covers about 31 sq km on the east side of La Palma and has 13 subdivisions, with San Pedro as the municipal seat. The town hall stands at 350 m above sea level, 9 km south of the island's capital. The main highway round the island runs through the municipality, just north of La Palma Airport. There is a fishing port and an artificial beach at Bajamar, and a 100-year-old dracaena tree near San Isidro. The area is known for its tobacco production. Our homes sit together in one spot. They are small, they sleep two, and most have a private pool and a garden.
Is Breña Alta right for you?
- Best for
- Couples wanting a private pool near the airport and the capital
- Not for you if
- You want a lively resort or a beach on the doorstep, as this is an ordinary working municipality.
Near Breña Alta
Santa Cruz de La Palma
The island's capital, 9 km north of Breña Alta's town hall, on the same east side of La Palma.
Bajamar
An artificial beach in the municipality with dark, fine sand about 400 m long, reached by car, with showers and a children's play area.
Maroparque
A zoo within the municipality, an easy outing alongside the 100-year-old dracaena tree near San Isidro.
Getting to Breña Alta
La Palma Airport lies just south of Breña Alta on the east side of the island. A bus runs from Santa Cruz de La Palma to Breña Alta, but a hire car is the practical way to reach the rest of the island along the main highway that circles it.
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Breña Alta villa holidays: questions answered
Is Breña Alta near La Palma airport?
Yes. The municipality lies just north of La Palma Airport on the main highway round the island, and the town hall is 9 km south of Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Is there a beach in Breña Alta?
There is an artificial beach at Bajamar, and the municipality also has a fishing port. Check the sand and swimming conditions before relying on it for a beach week.
Is Breña Alta good for couples?
Yes. Homes here sleep two and most have a private pool and garden. The municipality also has a Maroparque zoo and a 100-year-old dracaena tree near San Isidro to visit.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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