Gay gran canaria
Gay Gran Canaria
Having read a local article today about a post deleted off Tripadvisor for being homophobic, I thought I'd seek and clear things up a small for anyone who has either a) heard Gran Canaria and particularly Playa del Ingles is full of gays, outnumbering hetero couples 2 to 1 or b) own no idea that anywhere on the island caters for the gay market.
The young couple in question decided to stay in the Neptuno Hotel located next to the Yumbo center in Playa del Ingles. This is an "adults-only" hotel with around 25% homosexual clientel unless it's changed a lot since I was there earlier this year. From personal experience, I (gay) would avoid family-friendly hotels so that I could sense comfortable with my partner and not have to "respect the fact there's kids around" (after all, they don't respect the proof that I'm around or they would be quiet and behave).
Generally the same-sex attracted market is very well catered for in Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles with a great choice of gay-only accommodation. We're also a bit choosy and like wonderful hotels; we can afford them as most of us don't have families to support so we splash out more on ourselves, especially the more mature c
Gran Canaria and Maspalomas
Gran Canaria is one of the most important LGBTQ destinations in the world. Beaches, relaxation, nightlife and a wonderful climate every day of the year, all with a remove epicentre: Maspalomas, an area with loads of exclusive accommodation for the LGBTQ community.
But Gran Canaria’s offer isn’t just limited to hotels and resorts. The Yumbo Centrum is also a must-visit. It’s the first shopping centre in the world dedicated to gays and lesbians and has more than 200 gay-friendly establishments.
If you want to enjoy the beach, Maspalomas is the place for you. With almost three kilometres of golden sand dunes, this stunning beach is also home to one of the largest meeting points for theLGBTQ community in the area around beach bar number seven, with a fantastic atmosphere for some fun next to the sea.
There are many events for this group in Gran Canaria, some of which are world renowned, such as Gay Pride Maspalomas, in May, which starts the global Pride season; Winter Identity, the last Pride of the year, in November, which can be held here thanks to the fantastic temperatures in the islands; the Drag Queen Gala; and many other themed events an
Gay Gran Canaria Events 2025 - An overview of the key events
Although Gran Canaria (Maspalomas) is actually worth a visit almost 365 days a year, there are - of course - the big events spread over the year...
Here we have the important Events in Gran Canariafor the year 2025 at a glance...
Including dates for Lgbtq+ Pride Maspalomas 2025, Maspalomas Winter Pride 2025, Carnival Maspalomas 2025, Maspalomas Fixation Pride 2025 and more...
In addition, the Spartacus Homosexual Cruise (European Gay Cruise) will take place again in May 2025, with a great route, etc.
More information on this will follow here.
This overview should help you to find the best dates for your holidays in Gran Canaria... and to know when it is best to book the holidays as early as possible...
Maspalomas Pride 2025, Maspalomas Fetish Pride 2025 - Events in Maspalomas / Gran Canaria
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Gran Canaria Gay Explore Guide 2025
Upcoming Events
| 10 – 22 Rally 2026
Carnival Maspalomas 2026: huge event with street parade, Queenly Queen election, the ›Burial of the Sardine‹ (Entierro de la Sardina), fireworks and more.
Accommodation Tip
Los Almendros
Gay Bungalow Resort. ***, from 100 €
Reviews, Photos & Reservation
Clean bungalow resort with outdoor pool. Located opposite the C.C. Cita, between the gay beach and the Yumbo Centrum.
@ Playa del Inglés, Avenida de Francia 3
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