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Written by Howie Holben
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Monday, 19 October 2009 15:09 |
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Visitors to Spain will find a high level of acceptance and a welcoming atmosphere nearly anywhere you travel in the country. This is due in part to the legal equality granted to the LGBT community in Spain, including the right to marry, the right to adopt children and the promise of equal legal treatment on a level that Americas LGBT community continues to struggle for. Because of this welcoming environment, Spain is a top pick for gay vacations. The visibility of the community and the scene varies between each of Spains major cities, including a sexually-charged nightlife in Madrid, a classy, casual culture in Sitges and a thriving LGBT community in each of Spains major cities, as well as many smaller towns. With exceptional weather, beautiful scenery, awe-inspiring architecture and a rich history and culture, the reasons to partake in gay adventure travel to Spain are limitless.
by HowieHolben
Visitors to Spain will find a high level of acceptance and a welcoming atmosphere nearly anywhere you travel in the country. This is due in part to the legal equality granted to the LGBT community in Spain, including the right to marry, the right to adopt children and the promise of equal legal treatment on a level that Americas LGBT community continues to struggle for. Because of this welcoming environment, Spain is a top pick for gay vacations. The visibility of the community and the scene varies between each of Spains major cities, including a sexually-charged nightlife in Madrid, a classy, casual culture in Sitges and a thriving LGBT community in each of Spains major cities, as well as many smaller towns. With exceptional weather, beautiful scenery, awe-inspiring architecture and a rich history and culture, the reasons to partake in gay adventure travel to Spain are limitless.
Welcoming islands, cities and towns that should not be missed include Barcelona, Benidorm, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Sitges, Valencia and Torremolinos, which are the most popular destinations for gay vacations in Spain. Most of these hotspots offer excellent beaches and all offer exciting nightlife and a visible community. While Madrid is the place to be for anyone looking for a raucous LGBT scene, Ibiza and Gran Canaria offer a more laidback beach lifestyle and Valencia and Torremolinos offer a good mix of bars and beaches.
Barcelona is a welcoming city with amazing art, architecture and culture where travelers will find a plethora of bars, clubs, saunas (bathhouses), restaurants and other establishments that cater to both locals and tourists. This cosmopolitan city is among the gayest metros found anywhere in Europe and is home to a very visible, very active community. The LEixample neighborhood is home to many of the community establishments, but visitors will also not want to miss the Barcelona beaches and will certainly want to make a side trip to the south to visit Sitges, a seaside town that is a favorite among visitors on gay adventure vacations in Spain.
When making your travel plans for your trip to Spain, you might want to consider traveling to this magnificent country as part of a tour organized through a company specializing in gay travel tours around the world. Traveling with an organized group allows you to discover your vacation destination with other like-minded travelers while making new friends with which to share your new experiences.
For folks who would rather explore Spain on their own, with their partner or with a group of friends, planning your Spain excursion through a well-known travel agency with experience arranging gay tours to Spain is the best way to ensure that you will have a memorable experience that is both enjoyable and safe.
About the Author:
Howie Holben is the author of this gay vacations article about Spain. Spirit Journeys does spiritual gay retreats with a difference. Go to www.spiritjourneys.com for more info about Howie and his work. |
