On the way to the airport, a darkened dot on the map catches my attention. Dark signifies less than 100 meters of prominence. With a spare hour and few other plans, why not take a detour? I didn’t delve into the details but spotted a road at the base and headed for the peak.
The photo captures Montaña de Breña peak as I approach by road.A stylized summit cross at the peak.A mirador offers a panoramic view.At the summit, there’s a trig pillar adorned with a geographic society plaque.
To my surprise, I found a paved road leading all the way to the top. I stopped about 20 meters short, where stone stairs lead to a viewing platform and a cross. My second surprise was a trig pillar at the summit, neatly placed on a one-meter-high platform.
The view stretches across the ocean to Tenerife Island, where Pico de Teide 3715m P3715 peak dominates the horizon.La Gomera Island is famous for its verdant Garajonay National Park, the unique Silbo Gomero whistled language and highest point – El Alto de Garajonay 1487m P1487.Views of Santa Cruz de La Palma reveal a picturesque town nestled between steep hills and the sparkling Atlantic.The rim of the crater at Caldera de Taburiente National Park.The green slopes of La Palma.The picture captures a farm on La Palma, seen from the summit.An alternative trail leads up the slope.The Canaries are a hub of activity with planes soaring overhead, massive cargo boats navigating the waters, and helicopters darting across the skies.La Palma boasts an impressive ‘aircraft carrier style’ airport, jutting boldly into the ocean, with Tenerife and La Gomera visible in the background.
Nice views stretch out to Teide, Santa Cruz de la Palma, the ocean, and the airport where I need to be in about an hour. Ah, I need to refuel the car before returning it to the rental. A quick detour to the petrol station and I’m parking in the rental company’s return lot. I check in for my flights to Gran Canaria and Madeira. Next peak on my radar: Pico Ruivo.
