Los Cancajos is a popular holiday choice as it is one of the most convenient places to stay on La Palma and is a good base from which to take excursions to explore the rest of the island. Los Cancajos is a small holiday village only 4km to the south of the capital Santa Cruz and ten minutes' drive from the airport. The resort has a selection of bars and restaurants and a good choice of holiday accommodation. Typical of La Palma, the beaches are of black sand but are clean and safe for swimming. 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 wave breakers, 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 sub-tropical waters with their deep coves and tunnels are home to a stunning array of trumpet fish, rays, barracudas and turtles.