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Breña Alta
Breña Alta lies above Breña Baja, with 6700 inhabitants and a surface area of 31 km sq. The main township is San Pedro, with a beautiful town square and the only public swimming/recreational/fitness centre for rainy days on the east side.
Very beautiful residential facilities are nestled into the landscape. Handicrafts are a tradition in Breña Alta. San Pedro is still today a stronghold of cigar manufacturing, with several one-man workshops located along the main road.
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Monte Breña
Maroparque |
Sightseeing
Dragos Gemelos: In San Isidro, situated above Breña Alta on the way to the Refugio El Pilar, are the twin dragontrees. These trees, which stretch up to 15 m high, are among the oldest on the island.
Refugio El Pilar: Point of departure for many hiking excursions. BBQs with tables and benches, water and sanitary facilities are located at the peak. The Refugio can also be reached by way of El Paso.
Monte Breña: Lookout point from a volcano (565m) with magnificent view of the valley. The lookout can also be reached by car.
Baltavida:Indoor swimming facility in the lower part of San Pedro.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-23:00, Sat 8:00-20:00, Sun 9:00-13:00
Maroparque: Small botanical garden and zoo in La Questa, 28, the old communication road linking Breña Alta to Santa Cruz.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat+Sun 10:00-18:00. Tel.: 922 417 782
Link to Maroparque
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