Interesting place
Dragos Gemelos
Among the most well-known and picturesque trees found in La Palma and the archipelago are the Dragos Gemelos, located in the town of Breña Alta strong> at the foot of the church of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción. Experts estimate that the Dragos Gemelos are 150 years old and it is curious that they are two dragon trees with parallel trunks and the same crown. It turns out that the curious union of both trees has given it a mythological look that symbolizes lands beyond the columns of Hercules. In addition there are several legends about the Dragos Gemelos some has led to even create songs.
Interesting place
Mirador de la Concepción
The viewpoints are another of the charms of the island of La Palma, one of the most interesting is the Mirador de la Concepción, one of the most beautiful corners It is possible to visit near Santa Cruz de La Palma. From the Mirador de la Concepción it is possible to have an impressive view of the city with the immensity of the sea as a witness and the beautiful slopes topped off the coast of the island. The port of Santa Cruz reigns outstanding from the municipality, being possible to see also the airport of the island. The Mirador de la Concepción is located in the eastern area, close to the hermitage that gives its name to this viewpoint, it belongs to the municipality of Breña Alta
Interesting place
Ermita Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
The municipality of Breña Alta has a temple that dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries, the hermitage of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, is located on the hill leads to the viewpoint of the Concepción. At first the hermitage was a small Marian shrine erected around 1558, it was formed by a single nave. The Hermitage of Our Lady of La Concepción has a large set of Canarian-style paintings belonging to the 17th and 18th centuries, the Archangels Uriel and Miguel, Our Lord of the Fall, which is a processional sculpture of the same theme that is venerated in the church of San Francisco de Así, in the capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma. It is also worth mentioning that the silver hermitage is represented by the Silver Chalice that was made in Havana in the year 1659 and that It was donated by Captain Manuel de Almeida, pilot of the Indies.
Interesting place
Playa de Bajamar
Located in the municipality of Breña Alta is the fantastic beach of Bajamar. A beach about 700 meters long by 43 wide, with fine black sand and with stunning views of the well-known Risco de la Concepción. The Bajamar Beach is a quiet place with interesting gardens that are located next to the promenade, with many services and two steps from the fishing port and the recreational port. The Bajamar beach in Breña Alta offers interesting services such as a health post, a watchtower to avoid water hazards, parking for both cars and bicycles, a source of drinking water , toilets and changing rooms, showers, playground and playground, in addition to services adapted for people with disabilities. In addition to enjoying the beach, this part of the island of La Palma is one of the best places to enjoy the most beautiful sunrises. The quality of the water and of the services has served so that the beach has received the blue flag.
