Travel gay gran canaria
Welcome to Gay Gran Canaria
The volcanic Island of Gran Canaria, situated off the coast of Africa, is a gay man's dream - it's got sun, sea and sex in abundance and what's more it's a year round fantasy island. Gran Canaria is the number one gay travel destination in Europe.
Located just 4 hours from most Northern Europe's airports it's an easy destination to obtain that perfect tan. If you want to get a bit cultural head into the mountains where the scenery changes from volcanic dryness to pine forests and evergreen shrubs. More...
Staying There - Gran Canaria Gay Accommodation
Many gays from all over the world visits the warm and sunny island. Naturally the different accommodations anticipated on this, You can find several gay-only accommodations on the island. of course you can find gay-friendly accommodations as well. So you just can be yourself and no need to stress about what other people will think.
Currently, Happy Male lover Travel offers the largest number of exclusively lgbtq+ accommodation on Gran Canaria.
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Getting There - Flights to Gran Canaria
As Gran Canaria is an island, there are no options for getting here other than by air. A ferry servi
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Gay Gran Canaria, one of the Canary Islands, is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and diverse cultural heritage. It is one of the most gay-friendly destinations in the world.
If a homosexual utopia ever existed, there is no doubt in our minds that Gran Canaria would be it. Gays practically run this island. ‘Friendly’ fails to fully encapsulate the magnificent gay scene here.
On this island, one of the biggest Pride events in the society (not just Europe) draws a massive crowd from all over the globe – the Maspalomas Pride event. It takes place in the ever-friendly Maspalomas region of the island. The event features a range of activities, including marches, speeches, and cultural events.
Besides the Maspalomas Pride event, gay Gran Canaria has A LOT of gay bars and clubs spread across the island. That’s not all; there are also gay-only resorts, yes! When we said gay utopia, we weren’t kidding.
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Gay Maspalomas – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
Maspalomas is as gay as it gets! The resort town on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria is a well-known male lover mecca, famous for its year-round sunny climate, its full-on nightlife centered around the world's only gay shopping and bar complex, over-the-top parties like Carnaval and Pride, its plethora of same-sex attracted resorts, men-filled beaches, and its action-packed sand dunes. In short, it's the ideal gaycation location for those looking to just allow go and contain some old-fashioned amusement in the Spanish sun. To be real, you don't go to Maspalomas to sightsee; however, that doesn't express you can't arrive up for gas now and then from the thriving gay scene and take a watch around all that the beautiful island has to offer.
Table of Contents
1. General Tips
2. Transportation & Airport Transfer
3. Lgbtq+ Hotels & Resorts in Maspalomas
4. Sightseeing & Activities in Maspalomas
5. Restaurants and Cafes
6. Maspalomas Lgbtq+ Bars and Parties
8. Maspalomas Gay Saunas & Cruising Bars
9. Same-sex attracted Beaches in Maspalomas
10. Gay Events in Maspalomas
11. Day Trips from Maspalomas
General Tips
Though just off the coast of northern Africa, the Canary
Hotels for gays
Gran Canaria
Top-10 homosexual friendly hotels in Gran Canaria where you will feel at home
Gran Canaria belongs to the top 3 of male lover island destinations of Europe together with Ibiza and Mykonos. Of these islands, Gran Canaria has perhaps the most extensive queer scene. The gay scene of Gran Canaria has concentrated around the Yumbo Center in Maspalomas. On Gran Canaria you can find many gay only, gay friendly and adults only hotels. Most of them again
Gran Canaria belongs to the foremost 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. On Gran Canaria you can locate many gay only, queer friendly and adults only hotels. Most of them again located close by the Yumbo Center.
Hotels for gays Gran Canaria
Top-10 gay friendly hotels in Gran Canaria where you will feel at home
AxelBeach Maspalomas, located on Gran Canaria, Spain, suggestions a unique experience in the heart of the island's famous tourist area. You'll find this hotel in Playa del Inglés, a popular spot famous for its p
Gran Canaria Gay Travel Manual 2025
Upcoming Events
| 10 – 22 March 2026
Carnival Maspalomas 2026: huge event with road parade, Drag Queen election, the ›Burial of the Sardine‹ (Entierro de la Sardina), fireworks and more.
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Mar Bianco
Gay Apartments. From 110 €
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Modern resort for lgbtq+ men with 12 apartments, swimming pool, sun terrace and jacuzzi with views of the mountains.
@ Calle Peatonal Kuoni
Gran Canaria, 35100
About Gran Canaria, Maspalomas & Playa del Inglés
Gran Canaria is by area the third largest and by population even the second largest of the Canary Islands. It is geographically closer to Africa than to the Spanish mainland. The climate of Gran Canaria is strongly influenced by the trade winds, whereby the north of the island is often cloudy, rainy and much cooler than the south, which is caressed by dry winds from the Sahara and where it therefore only rains on an average of 6 days per year and an ›eternal spring‹ dominates with temperatures of 18 to 27°C. As varied as the climate is the landscape of Gran Canaria. One can find in a confined space &nd