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Featured Gay Friendly Hotel in Ibiza
Gay Ibiza
Sassy, cosmopolitan, Gay Ibiza is one of the wildest, most scenic ports in the entire Mediterranean. The floodlighted battlements and colossal walls of the old town (Dalt Vila) provide a startlingly evocative and historic backdrop to the dynamic bar and club scene, with venues spread around a breathtaking bay. In the summer months, Gay Ibiza party action revs into the red, then right off the scale, and at times it seems like all the world’s raving head-cases are rammed into one insane whitewashed little Spanish town. There is a lot for the gay traveler to take in. Our gay and lesbian travel guide is here to help you navigate through the glut of funky places to explore from cave-like drinking dens to the sumptuous splendor of über-clubs. Ibiza’s appeal is immediate and addictive, and exploring the warren of cobbled harbor-side streets, replete with oh-so-hip fashion boutiques and quirky market stalls, on a balmy summer night is one of the essential Ibiza experiences.
Aside from the tide of party people that flow from bar to bar to down a vodka limón or a chupito shot, troops of costumed club-sponsored parades add diversion and fantasy to the Ibizan night. Grab a bar table and expect the unexpected, as near-naked dancers spray-painted gold, fluffy pink bunnies, G-string-toting gays, bondage queens, and leather kings flounce through the streets bearing club banners and dispensing promo flyers. And the more ferocious the exhibitionism, the better the response. There can be few other places in the world where locals, gay and lesbian travelers, holidaying families, and party freaks congregate so amiably, simply reinforcing Gay Ibiza's uniquely tolerant character as a permissive paradise where the routine is derided and excessively celebrated.
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Top Things to See and Do in Ibiza
MUST DO: Attractions & Activities
MUST VISIT: Gay-friendly Bars & Nightlife
Local Expert: Gay Scene in Ibiza
Ibiza Town and the Figueretes suburb are hotspots for the gay scene in this Spanish paradise. Ibiza Town and the Figueretes suburb are hotspots for the gay scene in this Spanish paradise. Gay bars are less frequent than gay-friendly ones and gay-friendly ones are everywhere. Heavyweight DJs spinning at local clubs give gay clubbers plenty of tasty options. Chiringay is the gay nudist beach on the island and is a perfect place to jump into the happenings of Ibiza’s gay scene. It is in Es Cavallet. Another gay beach, this one more secluded, is Los Molinos, halfway between Ibiza Town and Figueretes.
Best Time to Visit Ibiza
Any time is a great time to visit Ibiza! If you are looking to party and dance the night away, July and August are considered the best times to come if you are looking to party with world-class DJs. If you are looking for a more quiet time, May to October has great weather to hang out by the beach all day.
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Top Things to See and Do in Ibiza
MUST DO Ibiza Attractions & Activities
There is plenty to do and see while visiting Ibiza. If you came here to check out the party scene, you are in for a treat! Ibiza is known for its parties held with a beautiful backdrop of the beach. However, there is still a lot of arts and culture you can take in while visiting. Calle de la Virgen is known as a trendy local gay hot spot that is filled with shops, restaurants, cafes, and wine bars. You can explore the architecture, grab a bite to eat, or grab a coffee and people-watch. You can also spend your lounging in its many gay beaches and soaking up the Mediterranean sun. For the more adventurous traveler, scuba diving, kayaking, and paddle boarding are offered throughout the island. Whatever you may want to do, Ibiza has you covered.
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MUST EAT Ibiza Gay-Friendly Dining
Aside from being a party capital, Ibiza is also known for its delicious Spanish food. Butifarra and Sobrasada are some of the most popular dishes in Ibiza. It's a traditional pork sausage that has been cured with salt and spices and served with bread or added to a dish. Sofrit pagés is another popular dish that translates to “peasants fry up”. It's a hearty meat fry that contains pork sausages, chicken, lamb, pork, and on some occasions goat and even rabbit. It is then spiced up with garlic, peppers, cinnamon, saffron, and parsley. Finally, seafood paella is another must-try while visiting Ibiza. The seafood is plentiful and it is served in stew, or even just grilled. Make sure to wash all this food down with some Spanish wine.
MUST VISIT Ibiza Gay-Friendly Bars & Nightlife
As mentioned earlier, there are a lot of gay-friendly bars and clubs in Ibiza. Many of these venues have special events, themed nights, and even boat parties! Calle de la Virgen and Old Town have some gay bars and clubs. However, since there are always special events happening around Ibiza, you may find yourself bouncing around from venue to venue through the city. If you don't know where to get the night started, start in those areas and see where the night takes you. The nightlife scene is huge here, so hang loose and see where the night takes you.
Travel Safety Tips
Ibiza is considered a very fun, safe, and welcoming place to visit. The people are friendly, the weather is great, and the atmosphere is electrifying. Feel free to be your true self here, everyone already is! While visiting, it's always smart to practice common sense travel tips. Make sure to take advantage of the hotel safe to lock up valuables and personal belongings. Carry a map and remember how to get back to your room. After a long night of parting, you will want to be able to make it back to your bed!!
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