Best gay in the world

All refreshing, all inspiring, all fabulous! Here's our roundup of the best gay friendly island in the world!

When we think of island living, we picture Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia rolling around on a golden beach, gazing out onto the impossibly clear ocean, whilst dramatically singing ABBA next to a gorgeous man. 

Sadly, it’s not really prefer that. Our singing is embarrassingly off key for one thing…

There’s a reason Stefan and I love gay island holidays so much. The partying, the sunbathing, the disconnect from the stop of the world. It’s the ultimate getaway.

But selecting the perfect island trip is a tricky choice. Do you opt for the most isolated place possible? Is there a prominent gay scene? Will there be a place to charge my phone? All these things deserve to be factored in!

So, we've pooled together our favorite homosexual friendly islands from around the world and listed them for you below. 

All refreshing, all inspiring, all fabulous! 

1. Fire Island, Fresh York – USA

Fire Island is the gayest island in the world!

I’ve added an LGBTQ column to the website to create it more inclusive and talk about issues that disturb some members of our community. In this column, we hear from voices in the LGBTQ community about their experiences on the road, safety tips, events, and overall advice for other LGBTQ travelers. Returning this month is our column chief, Adam from  

The great thing about travel today is that more of the world is accessible and reveal — no matter your sexuality or gender identity. While there have been ups and downs in the political movement for female homosexual, gay, bi, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) equality, major cities still provide the safest and friendliest spots for members of these communities.

I’ve been traveling around the world since and have visited some of the world’s most widespread LGBTQ-friendly destinations along the way. I’ve marched and danced in Gay Movement parades from Sydney to Stockholm and been to more queer music festivals than I ever even imagined existed. And as the Orlando Pulse shooting reminded us, clubs are still crucial places to locate culture and community.

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10 Most LGBTQ Amiable Countries: Guide

What are the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in ?

, the most LGBTQ-friendly countries include Malta, Iceland, Canada, Spain, and New Zealand. These nations consistently rank at the top for LGBTQ rights, protections, and social acceptance.

Other highly inclusive destinations are the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, and Australia.

Which land is the gay capital of the world in ?

, Amsterdam in the Netherlands is often called the gay capital of the world, known for its vibrant LGBTQ customs, historic activism, and iconic Pride celebrations.

Which countries acquire banned conversion therapy?

, 25 countries have enacted nation-wide bans on so-called “conversion therapy&#; while others possess done so more on a state or provincial level.

Where can transgender people legally change their gender?

Transgender individuals can legally modify their gender in many LGBTQ-friendly countries, often through self-determination processes without invasive requirements. Notable examples add Malta, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Ar

Rainbow Map

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These are the main findings for the edition of the rainbow map

The Rainbow Guide ranks 49 European countries on their respective legal and policy practices for LGBTI people, from %.

The UK has dropped six places in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map, as Hungary and Georgia also register steep falls following anti-LGBTI legislation. The data highlights how rollbacks on LGBTI human rights are part of a broader erosion of democratic protections across Europe. Read more in our press release.

“Moves in the UK, Hungary, Georgia and beyond signal not just isolated regressions, but a coordinated global backlash aimed at erasing LGBTI rights, cynically framed as the defence of tradition or public stability, but in reality designed to entrench discrimination and suppress dissent.”

  • Katrin Hugendubel, Advocacy Director, ILGA-Europe


Malta has sat on uppermost of the ranking for the last 10 years. 

With 85 points, Belgium jumped to second place after adopting policies tackling hatred based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics.