Adeje

Spanish heraldry portal

This page is part of the Spanish heraldry portal	Heraldry of the World
Civic heraldry: National arms of Spain Arms of Regions Arms of Provinces Arms of cities and towns Heraldic literature of Spain Total pages in the Spain section : 11,932 Total images in the Spanish section : 7,315	Other heraldry: Ecclesiastical heraldry Military heraldry Educational heraldry Institutional heraldry Corporate heraldry Heraldic postcards Heraldic stamps Heraldic collector's items Personal arms

ADEJE

Region : Canarias
Province : Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Official blazon
Spanish
English	No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

The stick, called añepa, is a symbol of power of the old Guanches.
The bowls are symbolizing, that Adeje was capital of one of the most important mini-kingdoms, called "menceyatos" in prehispanic times.
The tower is an image of the Casa Fuerte, the residence of the Lords of Adeje, who gained the title of a marquess, which is also reflected by the coronet.
The image on the base is symbolizing the importance of touristic activities at the shores of the municipality.

Literature: