Gran Canaria, the third largest Canary island, maintains an unusual mixture of attractions for the gay tourist. Whilst the island offers standard package holidays, with highly-developed beachfront resorts, there is also the greenery of the north, the rugged mountains of the centre, and the desert... more

Culture

For gays, the real action is at Playa del Ingles, if you are looking for bars, clubs, cafes and restaurants to mix and mingle in. Here, you’ll find the Yumbo centre; a giant collection of gay bars with clientele ranging from bears to drag queens, restaurants, and sex shops. Las Palmas is slightly... more

Equality

Same-sex marriage is legal in Spain and its islands; in fact, it was the third country in the world to legalise it back in 2005. The overwhelming majority of the population supported gay marriage, and so gay rights are reasonably protected in Gran Canaria.   more

29-05-2009 mantrav

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Where to Stay & What to Do!

CLUB MANCHA – Yumbo Centre   Club Mancha has been open for 2 years. The resort located just opposite the Yumbo centre prides itsel...

One of Gran Canaria's biggest gay hotels has been forced to move, disrupting British LGBT holiday makers. The company blames leaking sewers for the move and has released graphic photographs showing...