By day, join bronzed beauties on any of Sitges’ 17 sun-dappled beaches. A mere 40-minute train ride from Barcelona, Sitges is a foolproof day trip with enough attractions to easily extend into a gay weekend getaway. Then there’s TWO Hotel and Axel Hotel, both sleek gay accommodations that promise a warm, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of opportunities for mingling with like-minded travellers.įor a charming Spanish coastal retreat, it doesn’t get much better than Sitges. We love the leafy garden, an intimate spot to leisurely start any morning. Here you’ll find Alma Barcelona, a sophisticated boutique hotel with a contemporary design and minimalist decor. Gayxample’s central location makes it an excellent base from which to explore Barcelona’s highlights (the best of which we’ve outlined in our gay Barcelona Travel Guide). Another icon for gay Barcelona nightlife is El Cangrejo, best known for its weekend drag performances and kitschy, colourful decor. One of our favourite Barcelona gay bars is Plata Bar, a stylish cocktail bar with a sunny terrace, handsome staff, and expertly crafted drinks. Of course, Barcelona offers plenty of action any time of year, with a vibrant gay nightlife scene to rival any European capital. Barcelona also hosts one of Spain’s largest Pride Festivals, a fabulous celebration of diversity with a myriad of epic parties across the city. Don’t miss Circuit’s “Water Park Day,” always a crowd pleaser.
Every August, some 100,000 people descend on Barcelona for Europe’s largest gay festival and ten days of riotous good times punctuated by themed dance parties and epic DJs. The Circuit Festival is a gay Spain classic and Barcelona must-do. Be sure to stop by Chiringuito BeGay while you’re there, a gay Barcelona institution serving up delicious drinks and beach bites.įor a gay party not soon forgotten, time your visit to Barcelona over one of its world-renowned festivals. For something a little quieter, Mar Bella is Barcelona’s clothing-optional gay beach. Start at Sant Miquel or Sant Sebastia Beach, both located near the iconic W Hotel (and just a stone’s throw from downtown Barcelona.) Due to their central location, these gay Barcelona beaches always attract a crowd, but that also means there are plenty of handsome, sun-kissed men around, too. We wouldn’t blame you for making a beeline straight to Barcelona’s 4.5km of scenic coastline.