Gay Barcelona: The ultimate gui for LGBTQ travelers on where to go and stay - KAYAK

Contents:

• GAY SPA TRAVEL GUI
• SPANISH TREASUR GAY TRAVEL SPA CULTURAL TOUR
• GAY ZARAGOZA, SPA | THE ESSENTIAL LGBT TRAVEL GUI!
• GAY TORREMOLOS
• GAY IBIZA
• A GAY WELE SPA?
• GAY BARCELONA: OUR GUI TO THE BT LGBTQ SPOTS THE CY
• GAY MALAGA
• JAGUARS ACH KEV MAXEN RECEIV OVERWHELMG SUPPORT AFTER G OUT AS GAY

GAY SPA TRAVEL GUI

Wily looked upon as a mol natn for gay rights Europe ( 2013 the Pew Rearch Center ranked Spa as the most gay-iendly untry the world,) Spa ntu to ph the envelope for equaly and tolerance, wh laws place to protect same-sex marriage, adoptn, and transgenr rights. Add to the mix some of the world’s largt, most wildly fun Pri Ftivals and a rich cultural history that liv on the passnate, diverse untry today, and you’ve got all the makgs for an epic gay Spa getaway that will quickly have you returng for more. Gay BarcelonaAh, Barcelona—easily gay Spa’s most veted statn, a cultural playground of archectural masterpiec, world-class Catalan cuise and sweepg whe sand beach.

SPANISH TREASUR GAY TRAVEL SPA CULTURAL TOUR

A smopolan cy wh distct, laid-back Mederranean vib, Barcelona promot an atmosphere of tolerance and diversy, of which perhaps the bt example is Catalonia’s landmark Anti-Homophobia Act. A geo gay Barcelona getaway n be had anywhere the cy, but the ever-popular Eixample neighbourhood—also known as Gayxample—is the epicentre of the cy’s most sought-after gay-popular tablishments.

Photo: EnBarcelona promot an atmosphere of tolerance and diversy, of which perhaps the bt example is Catalonia’s landmark Anti-Homophobia ActWe wouldn’t blame you for makg a beele straight to Barcelona’s 4.5km of scenic astle.

Start at Sant Miquel or Sant Sebastia Beach, both loted near the inic W Hotel (and jt a stone’s throw om downtown Barcelona.) Due to their central lotn, the gay Barcelona beach always attract a crowd, but that also means there are plenty of handsome, sun-kissed men around, too.

GAY ZARAGOZA, SPA | THE ESSENTIAL LGBT TRAVEL GUI!

Be sure to stop by Chirguo BeGay while you’re there, a gay Barcelona stutn servg up lic drks and beach b.For a gay party not soon fotten, time your vis to Barcelona over one of s world-renowned ftivals. Every Augt, some 100,000 people scend on Barcelona for Europe’s largt gay ftival and ten days of rto good tim punctuated by themed dance parti and epic DJs. Of urse, Barcelona offers plenty of actn any time of year, wh a vibrant gay nightlife scene to rival any European pal.

One of our favoure Barcelona gay bars is Plata Bar, a stylish cktail bar wh a sunny terrace, handsome staff, and expertly crafted drks.

GAY TORREMOLOS

Another in for gay Barcelona nightlife is El Cangrejo, bt known for s weekend drag performanc and kschy, lourful r.Gayxample’s central lotn mak an excellent base om which to explore Barcelona’s highlights (the bt of which we’ve outled our gay Barcelona Cy Gui). Then there’s TWO Hotel and Axel Hotel, both sleek gay acmodatns that promise a warm, welg atmosphere wh plenty of opportuni for mglg wh like-md travellers. A mere 40-mute tra ri om Barcelona, Sg is a foolproof day trip wh enough attractns to easily extend to a gay weekend getaway.

It’s all very elegant wh jt the right dose of bchery, showsg why Sg is one of Europe’s most sought-after gay holiday statns; the Spanish Tourism Board is an excellent place to start planng your Sg erary.

GAY IBIZA

The heart of Sg gay district is Old Town, specifilly along Calle Montroig, but Sg’ notoriety as gay Spa’s premier retreat means the entire town is hugely gay-popular.When to gay beach, Sg don’t disappot. Hop to Menswear Sg, a ncept shop specializg gay outdoor, fetish and clubbg clothg, brought to you by trendy Bar Cloth.

Another time-honoured gay rtrant that b drag and dg is Queenz, where you n expect a lic meal and world-class Cabaret show. Every summer, Sg hosts a rivetg Pri Ftival, wh other notable gay events cludg Europe’s largt Bear ftival and a gay-popular Carnival.For luxur acmodatn the heart of gay Sg, Hotel Casa Vilella offers stately rooms and sweepg Mederranean views.

Other notable gay ftivals Madrid clu We Party, a wter event held every New Year, and the crilly acclaimed LGaiCeMad, Spa’s premier LGBT+ film ftival. Photo: Florian WehMadrid is the beatg heart of gay Spa, arguably one of the world’s most gay-iendly ciStart your exploratn of gay Madrid Chue Square, easily distguishable by the plethora of billowg rabow flags that rate most tablishments. Madrid’s most gay-popular square is also one of s most fashnable, so expect plenty of avant-gar boutiqu, alternative sign labels, and sy we bars.

A GAY WELE SPA?

For a full list of our favoure spots Chue, don’t miss our -pth gay Madrid Cy Gui.In keepg wh Spaniards’ satiable appete for stylish nightlife venu, Madrid offers snazzy gay hnts of all styl and siz. A refurbished cema turned ntemporary gay club, Marta, riño, promis strong imbibements crafted by equally toxitg staff a unique, always lively atmosphere.

That said, like most gay Spa nightlife, ’s bt to arrive after midnight.Photo: Mary Rebec EllttRoom Mate Osr Hotel might not be an official gay hotel, but s central lotn Chue mak an uber-popular optn wh the LGBT muny. Don’t miss the lovely rooftop terrace and cktail bar, a perfect spot to spend an afternoon gazg out to Madrid’s gayborhood.

GAY BARCELONA: OUR GUI TO THE BT LGBTQ SPOTS THE CY

Room Mate Osr Room Mate Osr Room Mate OsrGay Ibiza is what you make of —wildly fun wh a smopolan edge and home to azure waters, swaths of protected terra, and stunng whe sand beach4. Gay Ibiza is what you make of —wildly fun wh a smopolan edge and home to azure waters, swaths of protected terra, and stunng whe sand beach.

Head first to Es Cavallet, Ibiza’s only official gay beach (and popular nudist hangout.) This long whe sandy beach surround by dun is also where you’ll fd Chirgay, a gay Ibiza stutn that dol out qualy food and boozy tropil cktails. Worth a mentn is Figueretas Beach, a gay-popular hangout largely due to s proximy to the nearby gay Ibiza hallmarks Chaos Bar and Cen Hotel.

GAY MALAGA

Photo: Jose Llamas Photo: Mariano NocettiWonrg where to head for legendary gay Ibiza nightlife wh a healthy dose of panache? Mr Hudson’s list of approved venu starts wh Sunrise Ibiza, a fantastic gay club nveniently loted the centre of actn-packed Calle De La Virgen. For a sweet ltle cktail bar that doubl as a gay meetg spot, MonaLisa is a stylish optn wh creative cktails and the ocsnal celebry sightg.

Fally, don’t miss DADO, one of our favoure gay bars on Calle la Virgen for s fabulo people-watchg opportuni om the geo terrace. A large variety of mouthwaterg mocktails mak this a particularly unique optn for those cled to absta for an eveng.The Purple Hotel is Ibiza’s premier gay adults-only hotel, an elegant way to experience the bt of Ibiza’s gay scene whout sacrificg style the procs. The pool and on-se bar are always popular spots for meetg and mglg, while Ibiza’s top gay nightlife is never far om hand.

JAGUARS ACH KEV MAXEN RECEIV OVERWHELMG SUPPORT AFTER G OUT AS GAY

Gay ValenciaValencia might not be the first statn to e to md when you thk of gay Spa, but jt a few days the untry’s third-largt cy may very well change that.

Home to a burgeong gay scene full of flourishg gay bars, fashnable gay travellers and, of urse, a distguished Pri Ftival, Valencia has all the buildg blocks of a fascatg gay getaway—not to mentn s strikg futuristic archecture, vibrant Old Town, nt regnal cuise, and dazzlg goln sand beach.Unlike Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia don’t have a distct gayborhood. For a full list of our preferred experienc this betiful cy, head right over to our top thgs to do gay Valencia story. Photo: Willian Jten VasncellosCafe las Horas is a verable stunner, drippg wh glterg chanliers and chic Parisian fluencValencia gay nightlife is synonymo wh The Me, one of the cy’s premier gay bars.

La Boba y el Gato Ranc is a laid-back gay bar distguished by the not-so-subtle giant rabow flag out ont, attractg a cent crowd earlier the eveng. We also love Trapezz Gay-Friendly Cafe for s expansive terrace and ultra-iendly staff.Jard Botani Hotel Boutique is an enchantg art hotel ntled the heart of the gay-popular Carmen district. Another gay-popular Valencia hotel we n’t get enough of is the Caro Hotel, a 19th-century palace turned geo boutique offerg 26 bpoke rooms.

Caro Hotel Photo: John Fornanr Caro HotelOnce a sleepy fishg village, today Benidorm is a lively gay astal retreat idyllilly suated Spa’s Alinte regn6.

Gay BenidormOnce a sleepy fishg village, today Benidorm is a lively gay astal retreat idyllilly suated Spa’s Alinte regn. Wh some 50 gay bars—the first of which opened s doors back the ‘70s—what Benidorm lacks size mak up for wh plenty of pizzazz. Quat, walkable Old Town doubl as Benidorm’s gay village, a laid-back nglomeratn of mellow gay bars spillg over wh tourists, expats and Spaniards alike.

Near to Old Town is the allurg gay Poniente Beach; s tree-led promena mak for an appealg afternoon walk alongsi the Mederranean. Another famo gay beach is Ra Conill, a sheltered ltle spot that, due to the secln, also attracts nudists.Photo: Maxiian PazakWh some 50 gay bars and clubs, attemptg to list all Benidorm’s top nightlife spots seems an effort futily.

(For a full list of lol beftg any gay Spa travel gui, this is a helpful list.) Luckily, most of Benidorm’s bt gay bars are all wh easy walkg accs om each other. Near to the Benidorm harbour and overlookg the gay sectn of Poniente Beach, Refuel Cafe mak an excellent spot to do jt that. In fact, Spanish ci like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Málaga are home to many pri paras, wildly fun LGBTQ+ ftivals, and extravagant gay nightlife.

Wh a fabulo queer scene, affordable gay nightlife, and a liberal populatn, Valencia was always sted to be one of the world’s great LGBTQ+ iendly ci. Although there’s no one signated district popular wh the LGBTQ+ muny, you’ll fd dazzlg gay bars, drag shows, and proud rabow flags all around the cy.