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Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria

Spanien · Gran Canaria · The sunny island of the Canary Islands with a mild climate all year round and the queer hotspot around Maspalomas.
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LGBT safety
● Very high
Languages
ES / EN / DE
Flight time
ca. 4,5 h ab Frankfurt
Visa
● Not necessary (EU/Sche...
Best time to visit
All year round

Gran Canaria is the year-round sunny destination of the queer community, because thanks to its location off the coast of Africa, the climate is pleasantly mild even in winter. Here, everything revolves around the Yumbo Centrum, a multi-storey shopping centre that turns into what is probably the densest gay nightlife in Europe in the evening, with countless bars, drag shows and clubs. During the day, you will be drawn to Maspalomas beach with its spectacular sand dunes, behind which you will find the famous queer beach section and the nudist zone. The neighboring Playa del Inglés offers more hotels and promenades. Feel free to plan your trip around Winter Pride in November or Carnaval in February, when the island celebrates its biggest queer festivals. Gran Canaria convinces with relaxed price levels, short distances and a scene that lives all year round.

What you cannot miss

01
Dunes of Maspalomas
Wander through the spectacular desert landscape of golden sand, behind which the famous queer beach section is hidden.
02
Yumbo Centrum
Experience what is probably the densest gay nightlife in Europe with countless bars, drag shows and clubs that come to life in the evening.
03
Faro de Maspalomas Lighthouse
Walk past the historic lighthouse, the landmark at the southern tip of the island directly on the beach and promenade.
04
Playa del Inglés
Stroll along the lively beach mile with its hotels, cafes and the long sandy beach next to the dunes.

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Weather today · 7-day forecast
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Getting there & facts
Flight time from DUS
ca. 4,5 h ab Frankfurt
Best time to visit
All year round
Languages
ES / EN / DE
Visa
Not necessary (EU/Schengen)
● LGBT safety: Very high
Climate & best time to visit
All year round
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Best time to visit · year overview

Recommended: All year round
Jan
22°
25 mm
Feb
23°
11 mm
Mar
23°
76 mm
Apr
24°
24 mm
May
25°
8 mm
Jun
26°
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Jul
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Aug
31°
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Sep
28°
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Oct
28°
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Nov
26°
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Dec
23°
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Climate normals (avg. of recent years) · data source: Open-Meteo. Temperatures in °C, precipitation per month in mm.