Benidorm is a Spanish beach town near Alicante and not far from Valencia. It is one of the most well known beach destinations in Europe. Benidorm has quite a large gay scene with many small bars. Most visitors are tourist and most of them English. The gay bars are situated in the Old Town.
The gay bars with a dark touch. You can go for just a beer or cruise a little more.
Gay cruise clubs
Curious about the local gay sauna? Check here for places, their facilities and best hours to go.
Gay saunas
When you arrive to Benidorm, the first thing you will notice is it's massive scale, behind the boulevard there is a massive skyline of big holiday apartment buildings. Also the gay scene is quite large, there are about 30 gay places, and they are all located nearby each other in the Old Town.
Benidorm is quite large, so make sure you book your hotel or apartment near walking distance of the Old Town (map). There you will find all gay bars, clubs and sauna all next to each other. Check our hotel page for hotels and apartments.
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Benidorm has an extensive gay night life scene. Almost all places are located very close to each other, in only a few streets in the Old Town. Many guys crawl from bar to bar. The majority of guys are from all parts of the UK. Several bars are British owned. Some terrace pubs are already busy from the afternoon with UK guys, but most of gay night life in Benidorm gets started at Spanish times, so late from about 23:00. There are about 30 gay places, here we list several to give you an idea what it is like. Some places are closed or are open limited outside the season.
Alicante combines sandy beaches, a relaxed old town, and a modest but friendly gay nightlife. Pride in summer adds more color. With Benidorm and Valencia nearby, it’s easy to include Alicante in a broader trip. A sunny coastal stop for LGBTQ+ travelers looking for both culture and beach life.
40 km from Benidorm
Alicante guide
Valencia is the 3rd biggest city of Spain. You can compare it a bit with Barcelona, old buildings combined with modern architecture and a beach next to the city. Valencia is way less touristic, but they are working on that. The gay night life is only happening in the weekend. It is a great city for a weekend city trip.
110 km from Benidorm
Valencia guide
Ibiza is the party island close to Barcelona. You can fly there or travel by boat. The island is famous for it's massive parties. Ibiza town is a very nice old town, with nice restaurants, terraces and small gay bars. The big parties are usually more mixed.
140 km from Benidorm
Ibiza guide
Sitges is a compact, beach-first town with lively bars, an easy promenade scene, and the main gay beach right in the center—plus two clothing-optional coves close by.
340 km from Benidorm
Sitges guide
Madrid combines world-famous art with one of Europe’s liveliest gay neighborhoods. Days are for the Prado and Reina Sofía, nights for drinks and clubs in Chueca. Pride in summer is one of the biggest events in the world. A capital where culture and LGBTQ+ nightlife come together.
370 km from Benidorm
Madrid guide
Barcelona is a vibrant city with a lively gay scene. From the bustling Eixample/Gayxample district to the beach clubs of Sitges, there's something for everyone. Enjoy world-class dining, trendy bars, and exciting nightlife. Don't miss the annual Pride celebration, a highlight for locals and visitors alike.
370 km from Benidorm
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