Hacienda San Jorge

More on Los Cancajos, La Palma

Los Cancajos - all the guide books describe it as ‘La Palma’s most developed holiday resort’. But that’s almost a contradiction in terms. Put it next to somewhere like Benidorm and then you’ll know what developed really is. Granted, with its good selection of restaurants and fledgling nightlife, Los Cancajos is certainly the biggest resort on the island. But it’s still got all of that low-key loveliness that makes La Palma so special. Made up of a series of hotels running along a small stretch of coast, Los Cancajos looks out to sea and is backed by the impressive central ridge of the island. It’s got some pretty magical views alright. And talking of eye candy, from here you can often see across to neighbouring Tenerife and La Gomera. And if you don’t fancy a lie in, the sunrises here are out of this world – the sun peeps up above the horizon in swirls of bright pink and burnished gold. Jaw-dropping moments aside, Los Cancajos most definitely get the thumbs up in the location stakes. Not only is it really near to the airport but Santa Cruz is close by, too - great if you want to pack in some sightseeing. But Los Cancajos’ pièce de résistance is, without a shadow of a doubt, its beaches. Three bays steal the limelight, spreading inviting sweeps of fine black sand before you to tempt you into their arms. Awarded Blue Flags for their excellence and clear, sheltered waters, they’re brilliant for families and sun and sea addicts. And if you’re into snorkelling and scuba-diving, come on in, the water’s lovely. Beneath the surface lies a treasure trove of marine life, from barracudas to rays.