Gran Canaria — Sun and scene on the Atlantic Ocean

Gay Maspalomas is one of the most famous gay destinations in Europe, and not just recently. Located in the south of Gran Canaria, the town combines a dense scene, miles of beaches and a climate that remains mild almost all year round. The heart of the scene is the Yumbo Centrum in Playa del Inglés, the island's official gay district. The 1980s shopping complex is home to bars, clubs, cabarets, shops and restaurants, and in the evenings most of the nightlife takes place.

If you want to go to the beach during the day, walk through the dunes of Maspalomas to the gay beach around Kiosk 5, a fixed meeting place with a relaxed atmosphere. The overgrown areas of the dunes are also known as a cruising area. For your accommodation, Playa del Inglés is the obvious choice, because from there you can reach the scene and beach on foot. The best time to travel is actually the whole year. In summer it gets hot, in winter it stays warm at around 20 to 25 degrees, which is why many guests from northern Europe come just then. In spring, the big Pride events also attract many travelers, and if you're here for the first time, the Yumbo is the best place to start getting to know the scene.