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Visitors to Spain will find a high level of acceptance and a welcoming atmosphere nearly anywhere you travel in the country. This is due in part to the legal equality granted to the LGBT community in Spain, including the right to marry, the right to adopt children and the promise of equal legal treatment on a level that America’s LGBT community continues to struggle for. Because of this welcoming environment, Spain is a top pick for gay vacations and tours. The visibility of the community and the scene varies between each of Spain’s major cities, including a sexually-charged nightlife in Madrid, a classy, casual culture in Sitges and a thriving LGBT community in each of Spain’s major cities, as well as many smaller towns. With exceptional weather, beautiful scenery, awe-inspiring architecture and a rich history and culture, the reasons to partake in gay travel
to Spain are limitless.
Welcoming islands, cities and towns that should not be missed include Barcelona, Benidorm, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Sitges, Valencia and Torremolinos, which are the most popular destinations for gay vacations in Spain. Most of these hotspots offer excellent beaches and all offer exciting nightlife and a visible community. While Madrid is the place to be for anyone looking for a raucous LGBT scene, Ibiza and Gran Canaria offer a more laidback beach lifestyle and Valencia and Torremolinos offer a good mix of bars and beaches.
Barcelona is a welcoming city for gay vacations with amazing art, architecture and culture where travelers will find a plethora of bars, clubs, saunas (bathhouses), restaurants and other establishments that cater to both locals and tourists. This cosmopolitan city is among the gayest metros found anywhere in Europe and is home to a very visible, very active community. The L’Eixample neighborhood is home to many of the community establishments, but visitors will also not want to miss the Barcelona beaches and will certainly want to make a side trip to the south to visit Sitges, a seaside town that is a favorite among LGBT visitors on a gay tour in Spain.
To make the most of your gay vacation to Spain, consider traveling to Spain as part of an organized gay travel tour group, which will allow you to explore this fascinating country and all that it has to offer while making new friends and sharing your experiences with like-minded tourists.
If you prefer to explore alone, or with your partner or a small group friends, consider arranging your trip through a professional travel agency that is accustomed to organizing gay holidays to Spain. This will help ensure that you have a great travel experience that is safe and enjoyable.
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