LGBTQ+ hotspots worldwide
The most popular queer destinations worldwide — with scene, safety and best travel times at a glance.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam was a pioneer of equality and celebrates queer life openly on its canals.
Bangkok
Lively metropolis with one of the largest scenes in Asia – colourful, warm and affordable.
Barcelona
Vibrant Catalan metropolis that combines beach, architecture and one of the largest gay districts in Europe.
Berlin
Berlin is one of the queer metropolises in Europe – free, diverse and lively around the clock.
Fort Lauderdale
Sunny beach destination in Florida with one of the densest men's scenes in the USA.
Gran Canaria
The sunny island of the Canary Islands with a mild climate all year round and the queer hotspot around Maspalomas.
Ibiza
The party island of the Balearic Islands with world-famous clubs, turquoise waters and a lively queer scene.
Cape Town
Spectacular nature meets Africa's liveliest trendy district at the foot of Table Mountain.
Key West
Tropical island paradise at the southernmost tip of the USA with a charming scene.
Lisbon
Lisbon combines relaxed queer life in Principe Real with sun and charm.
London
London offers a huge, diverse scene from Soho to Vauxhall and year-round programming.
Madrid
Spain's capital with Chueca, one of the liveliest and proudest gay districts in the world.
Mexico City
Pulsating metropolis with a lively scene around the Zona Rosa.
Miami / South Beach
Sun, Art Deco glamour and parties until sunrise on the beach.
Mykonos
The iconic gay island of the Cyclades with whitewashed alleys, beach clubs and legendary summer parties.
New York City
The birthplace of the modern queer movement pulsates around the clock.
Palm Springs
Sun-drenched desert oasis with casual men's scene and mid-century charm.
Paris
Paris combines queer nightlife in the Marais with café culture and unparalleled charm.
Provincetown
The idyllic artists' village at the tip of Cape Cod is completely queer in the summer.
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico's gay beach capital on the Pacific Ocean with a lively Zona Romántica.
Rio de Janeiro
Sun, samba and an open, lively scene between the Sugarloaf Mountain and the Atlantic.
San Francisco
The Castro is considered the spiritual home of the queer world.
Sitges
Charming Catalan coastal town south of Barcelona, considered one of the gayest small towns in Europe.
Sydney
One of the most open metropolises in the world with legendary Mardi Gras and relaxed beach flair.
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is considered one of the most queer-friendly cities in the Middle East, right on the Mediterranean Sea.
Toronto
Cosmopolitan metropolis with one of the liveliest gay villages in North America.
Los Angeles / West Hollywood
WeHo combines the Californian sun with one of the most vibrant gayborhoods.