Why a Gay Tour of Spa? - HE Travel

Contents:

• SPANISH TREASUR GAY TRAVEL SPA CULTURAL TOUR
• GAY-FRIENDLY TOURS SPA
• SPA – HIKG THE CAMO SANTIAGO GAY TOUR
• GAY TRAVEL TOURS & TRIPS
• WHY A GAY TOUR OF SPA?
• RABOW GAY TOURS
• GAY TOURS AND GROUP TRAVEL
• GAY TOURS SPA
• GAY MADRID
• GAY BARCELONA

SPANISH TREASUR GAY TRAVEL SPA CULTURAL TOUR

When to gay-iendly statns around the globe, ’s hard to beat one of the gayt, most geo of them all: Spa. 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. 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.

GAY-FRIENDLY TOURS SPA

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. 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.

SPA – HIKG THE CAMO SANTIAGO GAY TOUR

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.

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. 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. Start your beach hoppg at Bassa Rodona, an official gay subsectn of Platja la Ribera jt ont of Hotel Calipolis.

GAY TRAVEL TOURS & TRIPS

Hop to Menswear Sg, a ncept shop specializg gay outdoor, fetish and clubbg clothg, brought to you by trendy Bar Cloth. Parrots is a gay Sg favoure, beloved for s drag dner shows and lively terrace; rervatns are highly remend.

Another time-honoured gay rtrant that b drag and dg is Queenz, where you n expect a lic meal and world-class Cabaret show.

WHY A GAY TOUR OF SPA?

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.

RABOW GAY TOURS

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.

GAY TOURS AND GROUP TRAVEL

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. If ’s a megaclub you’re after, Sala Cool’s Saturday night gay MalaMala party is the place to see and be seen.

GAY TOURS SPA

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.

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.

Mr Hudson’s ultimate gui to Ibiza and Formentera is a ftg startg pot for planng your picture-perfect gay Spa vatn. 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 MADRID

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.

GAY BARCELONA

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.

The vtage, old-world atmosphere is a highly popular spot wh gays, pecially when there’s a baret show happeng. 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. While not a gay hotel per se, is extremely popular wh discerng gay travellers who value luxur yet mimalist sign.