Forget the fridge magnets. A tattoo is the only souvenir you'll never lose, never break, and never go off. Tenerife has unique symbols that look incredible on skin.
Mount Teide: the volcano on your skin
3,718 metres of geological history. Teide is Spain's highest peak and the third largest volcano in the world from its oceanic base. It works in any tattoo style:
- Minimalist: simple line work with recognisable silhouette
- Geometric: the volcano fragmented into shapes
- Realistic: with the characteristic sea of clouds
- Blackwork: dramatic contrast, very striking
Canarian flora: unique in the world
The Canary Islands have endemic plants found nowhere else on Earth. Perfect for botanical tattoos:
- Dragon tree: the most iconic tree, with its unique shape
- Strelitzia (bird of paradise): vibrant colours, elegant forms
- Canary pine: symbolises resilience and adaptation
- Tajinaste: the red flower that only grows on Teide
Guanche heritage
The Guanches were the original inhabitants of the Canaries before Spanish conquest. They left behind symbols perfect for tattoos:
- Pintaderas: geometric stamps with ritual meaning
- Idols: stylised cult figures
- Solar spirals: ancient petroglyphs
Coordinates and dates
For those who prefer something more personal and less literal:
- GPS coordinates: of the exact spot where something special happened
- Date in Roman numerals: classic and elegant
- Island silhouette: minimalist but unmistakable
Written by Adriano
Founder of Lucifer Tattoo · Tattooing since 1989
Trained in Florence and Turin. +35 years experience.
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