
Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canarias
Realejo Bajo
- Province
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Declared
- 2005
- Status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 6,512
- Elevation
- 390 m
Realejo Bajo is a heritage town in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, Spain. It was designated a Conjunto Histórico (Spain's national heritage designation for historic ensembles) in 2005. Population 6,512 (2024), elevation 390m.
A Canarian town on Tenerife whose historic centre, churches, hermitages, and sugar-estate haciendas together hold protected heritage status, rooted in the agricultural and religious landscape of the island's north coast.
Key facts
- Province
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Heritage status
- Conjunto Histórico (declared 2005)
- Population
- 6,512 (2024)
- Elevation
- 390 m
Heritage & Monuments
Realejo Bajo's historic centre carries official heritage protection (BIC), as does that of neighbouring Realejo Alto. Within and around the municipality stand two main parish churches, the Iglesia Matriz del Apóstol Santiago and the Iglesia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, plus the Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Carmen and at least six smaller hermitages. Several old sugar haciendas also hold protected status, among them the Hacienda de los Príncipes.
The birthplace of the Canarian historian and naturalist José de Viera y Clavijo is preserved here too, alongside natural swimming pools at Guindaste and viewpoints at San Pedro, La Grimona, and the Plaza de la Unión.
Where to eat in Realejo Bajo
Ratings & restaurant data from Google.
Regional food & drink
Canarias is known for Papas arrugadas con mojo, Mojo and Gofio, among 6 regional specialities.
Traditional food & drink in Canarias →Location
Quick answers
Is Realejo Bajo worth visiting?▾
A Canarian town on Tenerife whose historic centre, churches, hermitages, and sugar-estate haciendas together hold protected heritage status, rooted in the agricultural and religious landscape of the island's north coast.
Why is Realejo Bajo a heritage town?▾
Realejo Bajo is officially designated a Conjunto Histórico, declared in 2005, Spain's national heritage designation for historic ensembles.
What is the traditional food in Canarias?▾
Canarias is known for Papas arrugadas con mojo, Mojo, Gofio and Queso Palmero. You'll find these regional specialities in and around Realejo Bajo.
How big is Realejo Bajo?▾
Realejo Bajo has a population of about 6,512 (2024), and sits at 390 m above sea level.
What is there to see in Realejo Bajo?▾
Realejo Bajo's historic centre carries official heritage protection (BIC), as does that of neighbouring Realejo Alto. Within and around the municipality stand two main parish churches, the Iglesia Matriz del Apóstol Santiago and the Iglesia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, plus the Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Carmen and at least six smaller hermitages.
Which heritage towns are near Realejo Bajo?▾
Nearby heritage towns include Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava, San Juan de la Rambla and Icod de los Vinos.
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Visiting from a nearby city?
Realejo Bajo makes a great day trip from:
Last updated 4 September 2026.