Another aspect that has contributed to the fame and prestige of Los Realejos is the fact that it’s been the cradle and home of famous historical figures.
José Antonio Viera y Clavijo, a renowned writer and the epitome of Enlightenment in the Canary Islands; Antonio González González, who was awarded the Prince of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research in the field of chemistry of natural products; Agustín Espinosa García, who is considered one of the best exponents of Surrealism in the Canary Islands; as well as Diego Quesada y Cháves, who researched the history of the Archipelago from its origins and early settlers; they are examples of some of the most prominent figures.
