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View of Los RealejosJavier1989canario · CC BY-SA 3.0

Los Realejos

Coastal town

Los Realejos is a town and a municipality in the northern part of the island of Tenerife, which is the biggest town in the Canary Islands. It is part of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. The town is located 2 km (1.2 mi) from the north coast, 5 km (3.1 mi) southwest of Puerto de la Cruz, 6 km (3.7 mi) west of La Orotava, and 34 km (21 mi) southwest of the island's capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The inhabitants are known in Spanish as realejeros.

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The latest population count consists of 37,970 (2013), its density being 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) and the area is 57.08 km2 (22.04 sq mi). The highest peak is 420 m (1,380 ft). Los Realejos is the western terminus of the TF-5 motorway.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Los Realejos
Province
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Autonomous community
Canarias
Population (INE 2025)
37,867
Altitude
596 m
Area (IGN)
56.2 km²
Postcode
38410
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The essentials for getting around Los Realejos without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 28.3667° N, 16.5833° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
38410
Altitude
596 m
Population (INE 2025)
37,867 inhabitants
Province / region
Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canarias
Official website
losrealejos.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Los Realejos's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Los Realejos

22 registered places to stay

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