Playa De Los Cancajos Holidays

A tranquil destination
Playa de los Cancajos is the main tourist destination on the island of La Palma, and offers a peaceful retreat in a beautiful tranquil setting. Just south of the capital, Santa Cruz, Playa de los Cancajos sits on the eastern side of the island, known for its’ diverse range of forests, volcanoes and mountains. The resort is part of the town of Brena Baja, and is home to a number of large self-contained hotels and apartments, yet offers a quiet relaxing atmosphere.

Crystal clear waters and fine lava sand
The beach at Playa de los Cancajos is fairly wide and consists of three small bays nestled within the rocky coves of the coastline. Made of fine volcanic sand, which is characteristic of the island, the beach at Playa de los Cancajos has been awarded the European Blue Flag for excellence and with its’ crystal clear waters protected by wavebreakers, the conditions are safe for swimming. There is also a playground on the beach for children. Playa de los Cancajos is known as one of the best places on La Palma to dive and snorkel, and the subtropical waters with their deep coves and tunnels are home to a stunning array of trumpet fish, rays, barracudas and turtles. There are a number of large hotels and apartment complexes in Playa de los Cancajos, many offering half-board options, and a good choice of restaurants, including some highly-recommended fish restaurants. The nightlife in Playa de los Cancajos is the busiest on the island, with a selection of bars and two clubs in the resort.

Close to the capital Santa Cruz
Playa de los Cancajos is just a 10 minute drive, or a long coastal walk, from the capital Santa Cruz, a historic colonial town, with architecture dating back to the 16th century, and great art collections and museums. The city is quite bustling and home to some great local tapas bars and restaurants. Whilst holidaying in Playa de los Cancajos, as well as the wonderful diving opportunities, other activities to enjoy include mountain biking, paragliding and tennis. La Palma is a haven for nature lovers, with scenic hikes throughout the entire island, and a trip to the Caldereta crater, the largest volcanic crater in the world, is a must. 

All-inclusive holidays in Playa Cancajos
An increasing number of hotels in Playa Cancajos offer all-inclusive holidays alongside self-catering and half-board holiday options. The Playa Cancajos holiday region has everything from 2 star budget holiday accommodation to 5 star luxury holiday hotels. Many of the best Playa Cancajos all-inclusive holiday packages feature outstanding 4 star hotels with superb pools and beautiful tropical gardens. For the cheapest all-inclusive deals try the centre of Playa Cancajos, where you will find a small but highly enjoyable nightlife scene. Our online holidfaay search will keep you up to date with cheap Playa Cancajos holiday deals and last-minute holiday discounts in La Palma.

Playa de los Cancajos Weather
With a year round stable and sunny climate, holidays in Playa de los Cancajos enjoys a typical pattern of weather found throughout the island of La Palma which sees very little difference in temperatures throughout the seasons. Just a few degrees separate winters from summers, ensuring a constant flow of visitors all year. Los Cancajos weather is fuelled by north east trade winds which produce fine sunshine, cooling breezes and low annual rainfall. Hot sunshine and clear skies are almost guaranteed yet the heat is very rarely overbearing for the average sunbather and outdoor sports and activities can be practised in comfort.