Breña Baja
City in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Overview
Breña Baja is a scenic coastal town on La Palma island, offering a mix of black sand beaches, lush hillsides, and authentic Canarian culture. Its quiet charm, local markets, and family-friendly neighborhoods make it a favorite among slow travelers and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Population
6,112
Time Zone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.63°, -17.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,674
Local Cost
$980
Local Income
$1,150
Cashless
54
English
40
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
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
SPC
Distance
3 km
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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 75/100.