Best gay beach destinations
12 under-the-radar LGBTQIA+ beach destinations
Beach culture has been an integral part of LGBTQIA+ travel for decades, since the emergence of destinations like Provincetown, Massachusetts; Mykonos, Greece; Key West, Florida; and Sitges, Spain, as sun-splashed havens.
These days, homosexual travelers flock to dozens of enticing beaches, from secluded spots where you can sunbathe au naturel to festive party playgrounds flanked by luxury resorts and gay nightlife districts.
Some of the world's most amazing beaches are still relatively unknown. Try one of these 12 LGBTQIA+-favored seaside getaways as you plan your next coastal adventure.
Thessaloniki, Greece
The second-largest capital in Greece, this picturesque coastal metropolis on a sheltered gulf in the Aegean Sea promises an enticing blend of vibrant urban diversions — including buzzy restaurants and nightspots — and proximity to gorgeous golden beaches. Although many queer visitors to Greece focus their period on Athens and Mykonos (and other islands), Thessaloniki has a sizable and increasingly visible LGBTQIA+ population.
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Ipanema
Although Copacabana has the fame, Ipanema has the magic. This is the biggest Oh-My-God beach in the Southern Hemisphere. The walkway is full of skaters and cyclists, the barracas (beach huts) a more
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Waikiki
The main urban beach of Honolulu is Waikiki. As the birthplace of surfing, you should expect waves and occasional rough seas. The two-mile beach is lined with hotels and some parts are closed off for more
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This is our bumper guide to the best gay beaches in the planet to inspire your next gaycation…get the Speedos ready!
Waves lapped gently against the shore, the daystar beat down and warmed my every fiber, palm trees swayed in the breeze. As I took a sip of my ice-cold mojito, I asked Seby: “Is there anything better than a trip to the beach?”
“Of course” he replied, “a trip to a gay beach!”
I had to admit, he was right. Whether it's the chance to get active in the liquid, show off your hard work in the gym or simply top up that tan, it’s no secret that many gay guys feel most fabulous at the beach. This has meant that gay beaches possess popped up across the world down the years, providing a hotspot for local gay communities and gay tourists too.
From vibrant town center beaches where summer nightlife lasts well into the early hours or more relaxed, isolated affairs with a cultivated vibe, same-sex attracted beaches come in as many shapes, sizes, and guises as gay men. Whether you’re searching for the finest gay beaches in th
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