Gay travel europe

If you had to pick just one continent for gay journal, Europe has to be the number one answer. It has so much to offer including some of the most lgbtq+ friendly, progressive and welcoming cities and countries in the nature. There are many amazing male lover destinations in Europe! [no_toc]

Some countries in Europe, such as Spain and Sweden, go beyond uncomplicated acceptance or tolerance.

They have developed to a point where the LGBTQ community is truly integrated into society, gay couples are not labelled ‘gay couples’; they are just another couple in the street – as it should be.

There are many well-known gay travel destinations in Europe, from the gay hot spots in Spain such as Madrid, Barcelona and Sitges, to Berlin in Germany, the gay mecca of Mykonos in Greece and our UK home of Manchester.

But many lesser-known cities and countries in Europe are now accompanying suit to welcome gay travellers into their countries which is a step in the right direction!

Why is European Gay Commute so easy?

So why is queer travel in Europe so plain and progressive in the first place? Here are

Rainbow Map

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These are the main findings for the edition of the rainbow map

The Rainbow Map ranks 49 European countries on their respective legal and policy practices for LGBTI people, from %.

The UK has dropped six places in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map, as Hungary and Georgia also register steep falls following anti-LGBTI legislation. The statistics highlights how rollbacks on LGBTI human rights are part of a broader erosion of democratic protections across Europe. Read more in our press release.

“Moves in the UK, Hungary, Georgia and beyond signal not just isolated regressions, but a coordinated global backlash aimed at erasing LGBTI rights, cynically framed as the defence of tradition or public stability, but in reality planned to entrench discrimination and suppress dissent.”

  • Katrin Hugendubel, Advocacy Director, ILGA-Europe


Malta has sat on top of the ranking for the last 10 years. 

With 85 points, Belgium jumped to second place after adopting policies tackling hatred based on sexual orientation, gender culture, and sex characteristics. 

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An overview of gay friendly countries in Europe

You&#;ll find Europe offers many welcoming destinations for LGBTQ+ travelers. From bustling city centers to charming coastal towns, the continent provides diverse experiences for gay tourists. In Western Europe, countries appreciate Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany lead with evolving laws and open attitudes. You&#;ll encounter plenty of gay-friendly hotels, bars, and neighborhoods in cities prefer Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Berlin. These cities host major

You&#;ll find Europe suggestions many welcoming destinations for LGBTQ+ travelers. From bustling city centers to charming coastal towns, the continent provides diverse experiences for gay tourists.
In Western Europe, countries like Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany lead with progressive laws and open attitudes. You&#;ll encounter plenty of gay-friendly hotels, bars, and neighborhoods in cities like Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Berlin. These cities host major Lgbtq+ fest events that draw thousands of visitors each year.
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