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Sitges also has a popular gay nude beach called Del Muerto.

Explore Barcelona's exquisite tourist spots, like basking in the whimsical grandeur of Park Güell, where mosaic serpents slither along the pathways, and gingerbread houses seem to sprout from the earth.

Tibadabo is at the top of a hill where there is a cathedral and amusement park and perfect to see the sunset overlooking the city.

Visit Catalan Art Nouveau architecture, and the Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter), a labyrinth of narrow streets and hidden plazas steeped in the past, with every cobblestone whispering tales of bygone eras.

The ideal spot for a weeknight boogie, come to La Carrá for mirror balls, 70s memorabilia and a very musical vibe every day of the week from 5pm to 2.30am, 3am on weekends.

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Don't say drag... Below are some of our favorites.

January - March - Off-season for the larger parties but the weekly parties below are usually still happening!

March/April - Features the massive Matinée Easter Weekend event by Matinée Group, which throws events throughout the year.

July - Hot with Pride Barcelona, bringing in over 250,000 party-goers to celebrate Pride activities and parties. The parties during Pride are fantastic, but extremely packed.

August - Comes in with a bang!

You can also get a ticket to enter Arena Xperience for free if you buy a drink here.

Amazing Queer Restaurants in BCN

There are tons and tons of restaurants to choose from around the Eixample area, but here are some of our favorite queer and LGBTQ+-friendly restaurants to fill those bellies up.

Nikkei 103 - $$$ (Spanish-only website) - Delicious restaurant in gay hotel Axel that perfectly fuses Peruvian-Japanese cuisines into some of the best tastes your mouth will ever experience. Metro: Universitat

Casa Jaime - $$ - Very popular LGBTQ+ restaurant in the Eixample quarter, with Mediterranean, Catalan, and Spanish cuisines.

And when the festivities wind down, Barceloneta beach—especially Mar Bella—offers a queer-friendly place to relax and swim.

Where to Eat, Drink & Dance in Eixample

La Federica: A stylish queer-friendly bar with craft cocktails and a relaxed vibe. Mar Bella Beach serves as the go-to queer-friendly spot, with a welcoming atmosphere, sunbeds, and regular parties during summer months.

Usually more mature daddy crowd mid-40s and up. Metro: Passeig de Gràcia, Urquinaona, Catalunya

Sauna Casanova, known as one of the most popular gay bathhouses in town is centrally located in the Eixample district. Small but mighty, it’s a favorite in the Barcelona gay neighborhood scene.

BoysBar BCN: Younger, upbeat, and cheeky—this is a great spot to start a night out with international flair.

Metro Disco BCN: A legendary basement club with multiple rooms and a famously shirtless dance floor.

Quite a unique experience!

Make sure to check out the beautiful Gaudi buildings, especially the famous La Sagrada Familia, Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece (still going after 140+ years), a symphony of spires that pierces the skyline like a stone forest. Tables on the mezzanine give a good view of the crowd, so you can take your pick before the object of your affections heads off into the night.

7. La Carrá

Located in the heart of Gaixample, La Carrá is, as its name suggests, a venue dedicated to the memory of the great Italian singer Raffaella Carrà (if the name wasn't clear enough, the club is full of portraits of him too).

Housed amid art nouveau splendour, this upscale restaurant is highly recommended for its cocktails and squid carbonara. The nightlife here is world-famous, and the best gay bars in Barcelona are a vital part of that.

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Been there, done that?

This marvelous hotel is “just around the corner” from Gaixample. How about a bite? One of Antoni Gaudí’s most iconic works, this dreamy building offers a mesmerizing mix of art, architecture and history. With an outstanding location just moments from La Rambla, Hotel Jazz beckons LGBTQ+ travellers with its comfy accommodations and modernist architecture.

But that’s just the finale of more than three weeks of parties, concerts and other forms of entertainment both official and unofficial. It’s rawer, artsier, and deeply rooted in outsider culture. Throughout the rest of the year, drag festivals, circuit parties, queer film shows and LGBTQ+-themed exhibitions in the city’s cultural centres sustain the momentum.

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This stylish and LGBTQ+-focused hotel from the Axel group sports a rooftop pool and bar perfect for mingling. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!

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