You are perfect as you are. No need to disguise yourself, to lie about your identity. Be yourself in the best gay friendly destinations in Europe. For a romantic city trip, or with friends or even a break in a sunny destination, discover our selection of some of the best gay friendly destinations in Europe 2016.
4. London - England:
The LGBT culture of London, England, is centred on Old Compton Street inSoho. There are also LGBT pubs and restaurants in Earl's Court.
London is a diverse and exciting city with some of the world's best sights and attractions. With so much to do, it's hard to narrow down the long list of reasons to visit.
Barcelona has become on of Europe's favourite destinations for the lesbian, gay, transsexual and bisexual community. As an open-minded and cosmopolitan metropolis, the city offers its visitors a whole host of attractions associated with diversity, freedom and tolerance. The LGTB district, with its year-round offer of services, is a good example of this.
The centre of the district is in the Eixample and is known locally as theGaixample. Bounded by Carrer Balmes, Gran Via, Carrer Urgell and Carrer Aragó, it doesn't cater solely to the LGTB community but is home to a wide variety of gay-friendly bars, shops and restaurants. The best way to soak up the atmosphere of Barcelona's gay scene is to take a stroll through the streets of this district and see the rainbow flags displayed with pride from balconies and in shop and bar windows. Visitors will find gay- and lesbian-friendly travel agents and hotels, as well as hairdressers, fashion boutiques, restaurants and clubs.
11. Brussels - Belgium:
Pioneering laws on marriage and adoption for homosexuals have made Brussels one of Europe’s most gay-friendly capitals.
The gay scene here is true to Brussels: discreet, varied, welcoming. The whole region is cosmopolitan, free and easy and tolerant, likes to party and speak every language. It’s a city on a human scale, for walking around, making it easier to meet people. Brussels is famous for surrealism, museums and exhibitions, culture in all its guises and colourful events.
Brussels consists of ’quartiers’ or districts with different personalities, split into two main parts, the upper and lower part of town.
Welcome to Greece's most famous cosmopolitan island, a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades. According to mythology, Mykonos was formed from the petrified bodies of giants killed by Hercules. And did you know that the island took its name from the grandson of Apollo, “Mykonos”?
Set out on a journey to discover a fascinating world where glamour meets simplicity. On Mykonos celebrities, college students and families mingle together to celebrate the Greek summer. Whether you are an entertainment junkie out for a real good time, or a visitor who wishes to explore the island’s history and tradition, Mykonos will certainly meet your expectations.
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1. Paris - France:
In Paris, the gay community has its neighborhood! The largest concentration of trendy establishments is located in the famous Marais district like Banana Café around the Saint-Paul metro station.
Other bars and clubs are located elsewhere such as the Raymond Bar Club which recently opened in the Montorgueil district. On Sunday evening, Rosa Bonheur, in the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, hosts a gay night in an open-air tavern.
In Paris, the gay community has its neighborhood! The largest concentration of trendy establishments is located in the famous Marais district like Banana Café around the Saint-Paul metro station.
Other bars and clubs are located elsewhere such as the Raymond Bar Club which recently opened in the Montorgueil district. On Sunday evening, Rosa Bonheur, in the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, hosts a gay night in an open-air tavern.
2. Nantes - France:
Once a busy seaport in the estuary of the Loire, the fascinating city of Nanteswas chosen in the old times by the dukes of Brittany as their historical capital. If the city still boasts a unique architectural heritage with its magnificent Château des ducs de Bretagne, a Renaissance-style castle nestled in a fortress, a medieval quarter and one of the highest cathedrals of France - it has been transformed in the last 20 years probably more than any other city in France. It is a vibrant and young metropolis often rewarded for its top-quality of life.
Once a busy seaport in the estuary of the Loire, the fascinating city of Nanteswas chosen in the old times by the dukes of Brittany as their historical capital. If the city still boasts a unique architectural heritage with its magnificent Château des ducs de Bretagne, a Renaissance-style castle nestled in a fortress, a medieval quarter and one of the highest cathedrals of France - it has been transformed in the last 20 years probably more than any other city in France. It is a vibrant and young metropolis often rewarded for its top-quality of life.
3. Alpe d'Huez - France:
The Winter/Summer sports resort is well known for its very sunny climate. The village has been developing since 1936 and sits perched on a full south facing plateau at 1860m altitude in the Grandes Rousses mountain range.
The Winter/Summer sports resort is well known for its very sunny climate. The village has been developing since 1936 and sits perched on a full south facing plateau at 1860m altitude in the Grandes Rousses mountain range.
The ski area called ‘Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski’ links up to the resort villages of Auris-en-Oisans, Huez, Ozen-Oisans, Vaujany, Villard-Reculas, La Garde and Le Freney. Its summit, the Pic Blanc is 3330 metres at its highest point and offers an exceptional panorama stretching over one fifth of French territory.
The resort is endowed with facilities that harmonize with the natural features of the resort to offer holiday makers a whole host of indoor/ outdoor, sports and cultural activities.
Life style resort ‘par excellence’, Alpe d’Huez offers a wide range of opportunities for snow sports as well as plenty of other activities to try out.
The resort is endowed with facilities that harmonize with the natural features of the resort to offer holiday makers a whole host of indoor/ outdoor, sports and cultural activities.
Life style resort ‘par excellence’, Alpe d’Huez offers a wide range of opportunities for snow sports as well as plenty of other activities to try out.
4. London - England:
The LGBT culture of London, England, is centred on Old Compton Street inSoho. There are also LGBT pubs and restaurants in Earl's Court.
London is a diverse and exciting city with some of the world's best sights and attractions. With so much to do, it's hard to narrow down the long list of reasons to visit.
London is a première Shopping Destination. You're spoilt for choice when shopping in London; from the flagship stores on Oxford Street, to gifts and bric-a-brac at London's markets. Shop in Europe's largest urban shopping centreat Westfield Stratford, or visit an iconic department store such as Harrods or Selfridges.
5. Brighton - UK:
With its laid back, bohemian atmosphere and reputation for cheeky, free thinking, lesbian and gay Brighton has long been considered the UK's gay capital. Everyone is welcome here.
As well as a thriving gay scene that offers some of the best gay bars and clubs in the country, you'll also discover a heady mix of attractions, festivals, museums, film, nightlife, comedy and theatre.
What's more, as well as being the proud home to one of the biggest Pride festivals in Europe, the city is also a top destination for civil partnership & same sex marriage ceremonies, making it the perfext choice for romantic or honeymoon breaks.
And if you are an LGBT family with kids, Brighton is perfect for a weekend or family friendly getaway too.
With its laid back, bohemian atmosphere and reputation for cheeky, free thinking, lesbian and gay Brighton has long been considered the UK's gay capital. Everyone is welcome here.
As well as a thriving gay scene that offers some of the best gay bars and clubs in the country, you'll also discover a heady mix of attractions, festivals, museums, film, nightlife, comedy and theatre.
What's more, as well as being the proud home to one of the biggest Pride festivals in Europe, the city is also a top destination for civil partnership & same sex marriage ceremonies, making it the perfext choice for romantic or honeymoon breaks.
And if you are an LGBT family with kids, Brighton is perfect for a weekend or family friendly getaway too.
6. Berlin - Germany:
Berlin lives diversity in every respect. Even the infrastructure for gays, lesbians, transsexuals, and intersexuals is exceptionally extensive here. The long history of the gay and lesbian movement in Berlin has left its mark, for example in the form of groups and advice centres. No one needs to feel alone here; you can make use of a visit to Berlin to get informed and take advantage of the advice services on offer.
Berlin lives diversity in every respect. Even the infrastructure for gays, lesbians, transsexuals, and intersexuals is exceptionally extensive here. The long history of the gay and lesbian movement in Berlin has left its mark, for example in the form of groups and advice centres. No one needs to feel alone here; you can make use of a visit to Berlin to get informed and take advantage of the advice services on offer.
7. Düsseldorf - Germany:
Welcoming, exciting and tolerant – this is how the lifestyle city on the banks of the River Rhine presents itself to its guests: it's the place where everyone will find something to their taste. Admittedly, the gay scene in Düsseldorf isn't that large – but, on the other hand, the community is colourful and lively! A selection of bars and clubs, major events and organisations as well as outstanding shopping opportunities are waiting to be discovered in Düsseldorf.
8. Algarve - Portugal:
Algarve. Wherever you look, the colours of the mountains and sea are always with you, creating the impression of a water-colour dotted with highlights of gold, green and blue.
The region is an extensive and pleasant one, with a Mediterranean climate, marked by the smell of the sea at low tide and the scent of wild flowers.
A stroll through the tangled web of narrow streets, alleys and steps to be found away from the coast is the best way of getting to know this part of the region. But you can also easily lose yourself in the vastness of the coastal strip
At night, we like to have a good time in good company, and Porto offers just the right places for this. There are places which are welcoming and intimate, or more modern ones, with innovative and open-minded concepts, spaces with spaces within, where an assortment of cultures and arts live side-by-side, showing off the creativity and irreverence of the city’s young creators, and gay friendly ones, where no one will feel discriminated against. There are places with open-air spaces, art galleries, shops, stages for the theatre and presentations and cool spaces, with alternative sound and retro ambience.
10. Barcelona - Spain:
Welcoming, exciting and tolerant – this is how the lifestyle city on the banks of the River Rhine presents itself to its guests: it's the place where everyone will find something to their taste. Admittedly, the gay scene in Düsseldorf isn't that large – but, on the other hand, the community is colourful and lively! A selection of bars and clubs, major events and organisations as well as outstanding shopping opportunities are waiting to be discovered in Düsseldorf.
8. Algarve - Portugal:
Algarve. Wherever you look, the colours of the mountains and sea are always with you, creating the impression of a water-colour dotted with highlights of gold, green and blue.
The region is an extensive and pleasant one, with a Mediterranean climate, marked by the smell of the sea at low tide and the scent of wild flowers.
A stroll through the tangled web of narrow streets, alleys and steps to be found away from the coast is the best way of getting to know this part of the region. But you can also easily lose yourself in the vastness of the coastal strip
9. Porto - Portugal:
At night, we like to have a good time in good company, and Porto offers just the right places for this. There are places which are welcoming and intimate, or more modern ones, with innovative and open-minded concepts, spaces with spaces within, where an assortment of cultures and arts live side-by-side, showing off the creativity and irreverence of the city’s young creators, and gay friendly ones, where no one will feel discriminated against. There are places with open-air spaces, art galleries, shops, stages for the theatre and presentations and cool spaces, with alternative sound and retro ambience.
Barcelona has become on of Europe's favourite destinations for the lesbian, gay, transsexual and bisexual community. As an open-minded and cosmopolitan metropolis, the city offers its visitors a whole host of attractions associated with diversity, freedom and tolerance. The LGTB district, with its year-round offer of services, is a good example of this.
The centre of the district is in the Eixample and is known locally as theGaixample. Bounded by Carrer Balmes, Gran Via, Carrer Urgell and Carrer Aragó, it doesn't cater solely to the LGTB community but is home to a wide variety of gay-friendly bars, shops and restaurants. The best way to soak up the atmosphere of Barcelona's gay scene is to take a stroll through the streets of this district and see the rainbow flags displayed with pride from balconies and in shop and bar windows. Visitors will find gay- and lesbian-friendly travel agents and hotels, as well as hairdressers, fashion boutiques, restaurants and clubs.
11. Brussels - Belgium:
Pioneering laws on marriage and adoption for homosexuals have made Brussels one of Europe’s most gay-friendly capitals.
The gay scene here is true to Brussels: discreet, varied, welcoming. The whole region is cosmopolitan, free and easy and tolerant, likes to party and speak every language. It’s a city on a human scale, for walking around, making it easier to meet people. Brussels is famous for surrealism, museums and exhibitions, culture in all its guises and colourful events.
Brussels consists of ’quartiers’ or districts with different personalities, split into two main parts, the upper and lower part of town.
12. Mykonos - Greece:
Welcome to Greece's most famous cosmopolitan island, a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades. According to mythology, Mykonos was formed from the petrified bodies of giants killed by Hercules. And did you know that the island took its name from the grandson of Apollo, “Mykonos”?
Set out on a journey to discover a fascinating world where glamour meets simplicity. On Mykonos celebrities, college students and families mingle together to celebrate the Greek summer. Whether you are an entertainment junkie out for a real good time, or a visitor who wishes to explore the island’s history and tradition, Mykonos will certainly meet your expectations.
13. Vienna - Austria:
Not too many European cities have such a rich gay history as the Austrian capital. Gay emperors, generals or composers of days gone by and all the gays and lesbians of today convert Vienna into a unique travel destination.In Vienna, gays and lesbians can do more than just go out. Their shopping desires can also be fulfilled.
Not too many European cities have such a rich gay history as the Austrian capital. Gay emperors, generals or composers of days gone by and all the gays and lesbians of today convert Vienna into a unique travel destination.In Vienna, gays and lesbians can do more than just go out. Their shopping desires can also be fulfilled.
Anyone who has forgotten their vacation reading at home should make a trip to the gay and lesbian bookstore Löwenherz. Here you can browse for hours among thousands of books. In addition to classic and international literature, there are picture books, magazines, and DVDs. Our tip: Take your newly-purchased book and wander through the connecting door to Café Berg, where you can enjoy an excellent coffee.
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