Santa Brigida self catering holidays, Gran Canaria A peaceful mountain village yet close to all the action of Las Palmas
Santa Brigida self catering holidays - located in the northeastern part of the island of Gran Canaria, 13 km from the capital city of Las Palmas, Santa Brigida is a small mountain town built around its parish church of Santa Brigida. It has a diverse and dramatic landscape with a wild terrain of lush green and palm trees. A few km from town you will find Bandama Caldera, a volcanic crater which offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and beyond. The town itself is picturesque with many fine examples of traditional architecture.
Santa Brigida has many wonderful and interesting places to explore like Cueva de los Frailes, a set of 37 caves or Atalaya de Santa Brigida cave houses where handcrafted pottery is made in the traditional way. Santa Brigida's weekend market is a highlight with many locals selling local cheeses, jam, breads and honey. Located in the centre of town is also Casa del Vino wine house, where you can sample all of Gran Canaria's own wines.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Bars & restaurants | 5+ |
| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Hiking | ✔ |
| Museum | ✔ |
| Nature reserve | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest beach | Playa de Tufia |
| Nearest airport | Gran Canaria, 26 km |
Things to see & do around Santa Brigida
Santa Brigida is a perfect destionation in which to relax and take in beautiful nature, interesting historical sites, and enjoy a range of traditional food and entertainment.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Hike to the top of Caledra Bandama for spectacular views | ✔ |
| Weekend village market | ✔ |
| Casa panchito ecomuseum | ✔ |
| Santa Brigida parish church | ✔ |
| Cueva de los Frailes | ✔ |
| Day trip to Pico de las Nieves volcano | ✔ |
| Hiking in the mountains | ✔ |
| Nature reserve | ✔ |
Our view on Santa Brigida self catering holidays
We think Santa Brigida is a fabulous destination for a self catering holiday with its incredible all year round climate. With a vast array of different things to see and do, as well as being the perfect place to relax surrounded by pristine natural beauty, Santa Brigida is not to be missed.
