What's the Gay Neighborhood Madrid? - LuxuryTravelDiva

Contents:

• THE TOP 5 GAY NEIGHBORHOODS MADRID
• GAY SPA - OUR 6 FAVOURE PLAC TO EXPERIENCE LGBT SPA
• IS MADRID THE GAY CAPAL?
• MADRID GAY PRIDE 2021
• MADRID GAY PRIDE 2022
• GAY MADRID · CY GUI
• MADRID'S GAY PRI RETURNS AFTER COVID NCELLATN
• WHAT’S THE GAY NEIGHBORHOOD MADRID?
• MADRID GAY PRI, THE BIGGT PRI EVENT EUROPE

THE TOP 5 GAY NEIGHBORHOODS MADRID

Decidg which neighborhood to live was a challenge as I really only knew Chue – Madrid’s qutsential gay neighborhood. However, for those who really want to fd the bt neighborhoods for the gay muny, there are a few the cy that top the list.

Chue has long been the official gay neighborhood Madrid and was an obv choice for when we moved there the summer of 2013. We wanted to be the middle of the actn and Chue is centrally loted the cy where you’ll fd the hight ncentratn of gay bars, clubs, rtrants, f, snas and shops.

GAY SPA - OUR 6 FAVOURE PLAC TO EXPERIENCE LGBT SPA

However, for those that want a quieter and more laid back feel, you might nsir other plac as Chue n at tim be a b noisy on weekends and durg special events like Gay Pri. Jt wt of Chue and borred by the popular shoppg street Fuenrral is Malasaña, known to lols as the “gay hipster” neighborhood.

Given s proximy and central lotn, you’re still walkg distance to most gay venu next door Chue but wh a more timate and unique style.

IS MADRID THE GAY CAPAL?

This is a great neighborhood if you like the energy of beg the most vised area of the cy and you’ll nstantly see major events, ncerts and monstratns central plazas like Puerta l Sol and Callao – one of the ma plazas for Madrid Gay Pri’s outdoor ncert seri – our favore event of the year.

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.

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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.

MADRID GAY PRIDE 2022

) 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 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. 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).

GAY MADRID · 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.

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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 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.

WHAT’S THE GAY NEIGHBORHOOD MADRID?

Every summer, Sg hosts a rivetg Pri Ftival, wh other notable gay events cludg Europe’s largt Bear ftival and a gay-popular 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.

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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. For a full list of our favoure spots Chue, don’t miss our -pth gay Madrid Cy keepg wh Spaniards’ satiable appete for stylish nightlife venu, Madrid offers snazzy gay hnts of all styl and siz.