Breña Alta

City in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Overview

Breña Alta is a charming small town on the island of La Palma, in the Canary Islands, known for its traditional Canarian culture, scenic landscapes, and welcoming atmosphere. The town offers a relaxed lifestyle and is surrounded by lush hills, farmlands, and beautiful walking trails.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Population
7,428
Time Zone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.65°, -17.78°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,665
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$1,280
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
28.1°C
Record Low
14.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
241 mm
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
6
Parks
5
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
SPC
Distance
4 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.