• Remove ads on the forum by becoming a donating member. More here.
This is a mobile optimized page that loads fast, if you want to load the real page, click this text.

Post-camino tattoo?

Have the same sentiment and choice as the one you are putting forward.
I would prefer scallop no larger than 2 - 4 cm on the left leg below the knee, on the left side, so that it is discreet and only I know it is there and then some more people who know what it actually means....
I would go for either the stilized or a more naturalistic scallop....
 
Last edited:
Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
I have been thinking of getting a scallop shell tattoo ever since my first Camino. I haven't taken the tattoo mostly for budget reasons and also because I feel somehow guilty I have never actually finished my Camino (for me finishing means arriving to the Atlantic coast). If someone has recommendations of tattoo shops in Santiago, I'd like to hear about them! I'd love to have a small, about 1 euro coin-sized scallop shell on one or both of my ankles.
 
More 2024 Camino Guides available
The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.




as prescribed; half a year later;
My colleque made me this modest couple of scallop tattoos, nothing fancy or gaudy...
This´ll do me fine !!
 
Last edited:
My friend and I just completed the Camino de Santiago, Frances, on October 25, 2016. About half way through the Camino we spent two days in Leon, and got scalloped shells tattoos - the tattoo artist used my actual Camino shell and some on-line pictures to create our shells. We love them!!!!
 

Attachments

  • Jamie & Keri's shells and tats copy.webp
    166.2 KB · Views: 71
Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
I’d like a shell tattoo in Santiago post-Camino in July. Should I assume that I need to pick a shop online and book ahead? Or can I walk in? Just want something small.
 
I posted #101 & #104,
I have been satisfied w my small designs ( 3 x 3 cm on my shoulder and 4 x 4 cm on my leg). No bloodied dagger and the Martmamori implication...
I had them done at home, after the fact and with a cool head...
Only some people notice it and ask question and it is all right....
 
I inquired in pamplona about the cost of a simple shell design, just black lines, and the artist wanted 80€, said it would take 20 minutes.
 
Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
Got it done whilst backpacking in southern India for 3 months....6 months after completing the emotional journey of the Camino de Santiago (Frances route). I'm 64 and it was my first tattoo, and is on my left calf. The words 'Buen Camino' in italics above the scallop shell and cross, with July 17th 2023 in Roman numerals below. I put together 3 separate tattoos which I'd seen online for the tattoo artist to create it. I'm very pleased with the result..
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest Camino Photo

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Most read last week in this forum

Similar threads

M
Best Tattoo Place in Santiago
Replies
13
Views
1K
dah
Tattoo
Replies
20
Views
3K
KAD309
K
Finally a camino tattoo
Replies
31
Views
4K
sun is shining
Sharing Camino Art Project
Replies
1
Views
466
VeganCamino
J
Great Tattoo Place in Santiago
Replies
3
Views
3K
peshe56
Menu
Log in
Register