{"id":805,"date":"2023-10-02T15:04:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T15:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/?p=805"},"modified":"2025-12-18T16:44:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:44:32","slug":"cigars-la-palma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/cigars-la-palma\/","title":{"rendered":"Cigars La Palma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On La Palma, cigars are more than just a product, they\u2019re part of the island\u2019s history<\/a>, its landscapes, and its people. <\/strong>Handcrafted for generations, the “Puro Palmero” represents the soul of a tradition that has survived wars, emigration, disease and time<\/strong>, thanks to the skill and dedication of a few master cigar makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the “Puro Palmero” ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Puro Palmero is a handmade cigar, crafted entirely on the island of La Palma<\/strong>. Each leaf is carefully selected, rolled and aged using traditional techniques passed down through generations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike industrial cigars, every Palmero cigar is unique. It has body, aroma and personality, thanks to a slow, natural, and meticulous process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Origins: From Pastureland to Tobacco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The story of La Palma\u2019s cigars is closely tied to Bre\u00f1a Alta<\/a>, <\/strong>a fertile valley that was once used mainly for herding. After the Spanish conquest, wealthy Castilian families settled in the area, planting vineyards, cereals and fruit trees, and building country estates to enjoy the mild eastern climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 19th century, many islanders emigrated to Cuba, looking for better opportunities. There, they learned the art of tobacco. <\/strong>When they returned, they brought back seeds, tools, and know-how. And so began tobacco cultivation on La Palma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its volcanic soil and ideal microclimate, Bre\u00f1a Alta became the heart of cigar production on the island. Between 1920 and 1960<\/strong>, tobacco was one of La Palma\u2019s economic engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blue Mold Crisis and the Art of Survival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 1967, the crops were struck by a serious fungal disease: blue mold.<\/strong> It devastated La Palma\u2019s tobacco fields and forced many small workshops, known as chinchales, to shut down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the tradition didn\u2019t die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the persistence of a few families and artisans, the cultivation and production of Puro Palmero gradually recovered<\/strong>. Today, only a few chinchales remain, but the Palmero cigar is now considered one of the best handcrafted cigars in the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is a Puro Palmero Made?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every cigar is made by hand, through a long and delicate process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n