Where do the gays stay in Gran Canaria?

Where do the gays stay in Gran Canaria?

Maspalomas

Gran Canaria and Maspalomas
Beaches, relaxation, nightlife and a great climate every day of the year, all with a clear epicentre: Maspalomas, an area with loads of exclusive accommodation for the LGBTQ community.

Is Gran Canaria a gay resort?

Gran Canaria belongs to the top 3 of gay island destinations of Europe together with Ibiza and Mykonos. Of these islands, Gran Canaria has perhaps the most extensive gay scene. The gay scene of Gran Canaria has concentrated around the Yumbo Center in Maspalomas.

Is Maspalomas a gay resort?

There are several dozen resorts in Maspalomas and only three or four are gay. There is a short stretch of gay beach in a beach about 4 kms long. There is one German gay bar in Maspalomas and no English ones.

Is Playa del Inglés a gay area?

Playa del Inglés has been associated with gay travelers for over 25 years, but is now a clubbing town. Despite the fact that the Canaries are primarily Catholic, the locals have embraced gay tourism.

Is bunker in Gran Canaria open?

Open every night from 10:30pm.

Is Tenerife LGBTQ friendly?

Not for nothing is Tenerife one of the most welcoming gay-friendly islands in the world. It has a fabulous LGBTQ scene spread across the easternmost Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos in the south, and the capital Puerto de la Cruz in the north.

What is the gay capital of Gran Canaria?

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The capital of the island, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, provides a constant invitation for the LGBT community at night. At Las Terrazas de Mariana de Pineda, you are able to meet new people or friends even during the day.

Is meloneras a gay resort?

Has the Lopesan Costa Meloneras become the most Gay Friendly hotel in Gran Canaria. We stayed at the Lopesan Costa Meloneras recently and we were shocked at the amount of male gay’s that were in the hotel.

What is Maspalomas like in Gran Canaria?

Maspalomas is the oldest tourist town on the south coast of Gran Canaria, a 20 minute drive or bus ride east from Puerto Rico. This resort is famous for its beautiful, natural 6 kilometre coastline of sand dunes, wide sandy beaches and beautiful shallow waters.

Is Playa del Ingles OK for straight couples?

You’ll be just fine. PDI in its entirety is not a LGBT resort. That’s concentrated in the Yumbo Centre which is great fun and worth a visit.

Is Lanzarote LGBT friendly?

Lanzarote Gay and Lesbian Travellers
In general, attitudes towards same sex couples are very liberal in the Canary Islands and many gay and lesbian travellers enjoy a holiday in beautiful Lanzarote. You will experience friendliness and tolerance everywhere you go; everyone is welcome on this sun-kissed island.

Is there a gay area in Tenerife?

In south Tenerife, the gay scene is concentrated in the Playa de las Americas area close to Salytien Commercial Centre while in the north of the island there is a secondary scene in Puerto de la Cruz – as well as one venue in Santa Cruz (the capital city).

Is Maspalomas worth visiting?

At the Maspalomas end of the beach there is the lighthouse, bird sanctuary, shops, cafes/ restaurants and toilets. The beach itself is golden (not black like many Canarian beaches), patrolled by lifeguards, has several beach snack bars and is well visited.

Is Maspalomas quiet?

Maspalomas is very quiet. Has no noisy bars etc and is flat but the beach can be quite a walk from som of the aparthotels. Some of the better hotels are very close to the beach. You would probably be best looking at Meloneras which has a few good hotels close to the beach.

Is Tenerife LGBT friendly?

Is Tenerife gay-friendly?

Is Playa de las Americas gay?

Playa de la Americas. The gay scene in south Tenerife is located in the popular tourist destination of Playa de Las Américas with most gay venues based in or close to the Salytien Commercial Centre.

Where is better Tenerife or Gran Canaria?

Go for Tenerife if you prefer popular tourist destinations with great restaurants and nightlife. On the other hand, Gran Canaria is your best bet if you want to explore the breathtaking landscapes and outstanding beaches.

Can you walk from Puerto Rico to Maspalomas?

No it’s not walkable but the bus leaves form just before the tunnel and is regular and cheap. over a year ago.

How big is Tenerife South Airport?

Tenerife South Airport

What is the gay area of Tenerife?

Playa de las Americas
In south Tenerife, the gay scene is concentrated in the Playa de las Americas area close to Salytien Commercial Centre while in the north of the island there is a secondary scene in Puerto de la Cruz – as well as one venue in Santa Cruz (the capital city).

Is Puerto de la Cruz a gay resort?

Puerto de la Cruz in the north of Tenerife remains the main gay hotspot on the island. The south of the island was catching up to a degree, although several gay or gay-owned bars and venues in the area have closed or relocated for various reasons.

Is Gran Canaria hotter than Tenerife?

Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are all equally hot at this time of year, with Tenerife just a touch cooler. If you are planning a beach holiday, the sea will be slightly warmer in Gran Canaria (19ºC), but Fuerteventura is forecast to have a little less rain.

Which is most beautiful Canary Island?

La Palma
La Palma, in addition to being the most beautiful Canary Island, has a fascinating volcanic landscape. It may not be as popular as Teide or Timanfaya National Park because its creation is much more recent.

Where is the strip in Gran Canaria?

You’ll find a decent mix of bars and clubs in Puerto Rico on Gran Canaria’s southwestern coast, which has two big commercial complexes: the Europa Center for family-themed nightlife, and the main strip where you’ll find the resort’s big clubs.