Barcelona gay friendly

Barcelona Gay Guide

After Franco popped his zapatos back in a extreme change took place in Spain. Right-wing Catholic conservatism was abandoned as Spain ushered in a modern democracy and embraced liberal values with glee discard . Starting in Madrid, but with echoes in Barcelona, Bilbao and Viga, a fantastic movement took place in art and culture &#; La Movida &#; which was characterised by freedom of statement, the breaking of taboos imposed by the Franco Regime, use of recreational drugs and gay love.

To this day, along with Madrid, Barcelona remains one of the most liberal and gay-friendly cities anywhere in the world with many Spaniards relocating from the some of the more conservative areas of the country to dwell their life here to the fullest. It&#;s very common to see lgbtq+ couples holding hands and kissing openly in streets and bars without even a hint of approbation from the cosmopolitan locals. Thanks to the city&#;s sensational architecture, cultural attractions, male lover nightlife scene, beautiful people and nudist beaches, Barcelona has become a Mecca for gay tourists, compa

Gay Barcelona Guide

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This is your homosexual Barcelona guide page and will hand you a detailed overview of the gay scene in Barcelona, including Queer accommodation, bars and clubs to assist you plan and enjoy your holiday. By the finish, you should contain a good understanding of what Barcelona has to propose the gay commute tourist.


Barcelona has drawn-out had the reputation as a municipality with a vibrant and integrated male lover scene. Whilst there are some areas that are frequented more by the gay community, everywhere in the urban area is welcoming and open-minded, making Barcelona a gay-friendly trendy destination for members of the queer community.


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Unlimited public transport (metro, TMB buses, tram, regional & urban railways, Montjuïc funicular)
Transport from / to Airport
10% discount on other attractions
Audio guide with maps


Barcelona Areas that are popular with the Gay community

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Many of the gay bars, clubs and hostels are around the area called Eixamp

Barcelona Gay Guide

Barcelona is considered as one of the most gay-friendly cities in Europe and in the world in general. The city's vibrant gay life, the fabulous sandy beaches and the amazing historical sights make Barcelona the top gay destination that attracts gay travelers from all over the world.

Barcelona's vivid lgbtq+ scene is located in the heart of the city specifically around L'Eixample neighbourhood, also recognizable as Gayxample, with numerous gay-friendly hotels and guest rooms, homosexual bars, gay cruise clubs, nightclubs, and gay saunas. In the recent years, Barcelona has grow the hotspot for organizing the best gay parties. Circuit Festival and Pride are some brilliant examples of the events that are being hosted in the city attracting thousands of tourists all the year.

The gay locals are known to be extremely friendly and active, making them easy to talk to and get to know and the multitudes of gay bars in the neighborhoods. If you're unpartnered and ready to mingle, Barcelona has got you covered. Call on in the summer when it gets hot to see the clothes come off at the beaches

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About Barcelona and its gay life

For gay travellers Barcelona has been one of the favourite destinations in Europe for the last decades. The city has this perfect combination of a warm Mediterranean climate, beaches within and seal to the city, mountains in the hinterland and the culture, nightlife, sights and infrastructure of an European metropolis.

Among the things that produce Barcelona unique are the many fine examples of Catalan Art Nouveau architecture (Modernisme Català). Barcelona is also a good place to enjoy the new design that had bloomed after the end of the Franco dictatorship in Spain.

As you can see on our gay maps, the center of Barcelona's gay scene is in the Eixample district (sometimes called the Gayxample neighborhood, or Gaixample in Catalan) with most of the gay bars, hotels and shops in Barcelona.

Annual highlights and queer events in Barcelona are Barcelona Queer Pride in July and the Circuit Festival party weeks in August.

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