A Tattoo Artist Marbella Clients Make the Drive For
Marbella has no shortage of tattoo shops, from the streets around the Old Town to the busy summer spots near Puerto Banús. What many people are looking for, though, is something different: a calm, private studio where an experienced artist has time to draw a design that is genuinely theirs. That's what Oxygen Ink is.
The studio is in Calahonda, on Avenida de España, about 20 minutes east of Marbella centre along the coast, depending on traffic. It's a small, one-client-at-a-time studio run by Björn, who founded Oxygen Ink in Cologne in 2003 and brought it to the Costa del Sol in 2024. No flash walls, no conveyor belt, no rushing.
Getting to the Studio from Marbella
- By car from Marbella centre: head east on the A-7 coast road towards Fuengirola. Calahonda is past Elviria and Cabopino. The studio is at Avenida de España 24, 29649 Calahonda.
- From Puerto Banús, Nueva Andalucía or San Pedro: take the AP-7 or A-7 east past Marbella; allow a little longer in summer traffic.
- By taxi: straightforward from anywhere in Marbella. Just give the driver the full address.
- By bus: intercity buses run along the coast road between Marbella and Fuengirola. Check the current timetable before you travel.
Ask us about parking when you book and we'll point you in the right direction.
What Marbella Clients Come to Us For
Realism and portraits
Detailed black & grey and colour realism is at the heart of what we do: portraits of loved ones, statues, animals and large back pieces like the angel and demon piece pictured above.
Fine line pieces with meaning
Delicate fine line tattoos such as botanicals, script and small symbols are popular with Marbella visitors who want a meaningful souvenir that still looks elegant years later.
Cover-ups and reworks
An old holiday tattoo from the nineties, a name you'd rather forget, a faded tribal band. Cover-ups are one of our specialities, and we'll always give you an honest assessment first.
Why Marbella Clients Choose Oxygen Ink
- Over 30 years of experience from a master artist who founded his first studio in 2003
- 100% custom designs, drawn by hand, never copied
- A private studio with time for you, rather than a busy walk-in shop
- English, German and Spanish spoken, ideal for Marbella's international community
- Open Monday to Saturday, 09:00–21:00, so you can come before or after a day at the beach or work
- Free consultations on WhatsApp: send your idea and get an honest quote
Getting Tattooed While on Holiday in Marbella
Marbella is a summer town, and a lot of our clients are visitors. If that's you, timing matters: a new tattoo needs roughly two weeks without the sea, the pool or direct sun. Many visitors book their session early in a longer stay, or in the last days of their trip so they can heal at home. Have a look at our aftercare guide and tell us your dates. Björn can prepare the design before you arrive.
Tattoo Styles We Offer for Marbella Clients
- Realism Tattoos – Black & grey and colour portraits, statues and nature with photographic depth.
- Fine Line Tattoos – Delicate single-needle script, botanicals and minimalist designs.
- Tattoo Cover-Ups – Transforming old or unwanted tattoos into something you'll be proud to wear.
- Custom Tattoo Design – Bespoke artwork drawn by hand around your story, your body and your ideas.
- Lettering & Script Tattoos – Names, dates and quotes in custom script, gothic lettering and fine line text.
- Blackwork Tattoos – Bold, solid black designs, patterns and ornamental work that age beautifully.
Every piece is a custom design drawn by Björn for you. Browse all tattoo styles or the portfolio.
Find the Studio from Marbella
Oxygen Ink Marbella, Avenida de España 24, 29649 Calahonda, Mijas, Málaga · +34 663 922 240 · Monday to Saturday, 09:00–21:00.