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Bici-Rutas de Barcelona: Gayfriendly

Las Mejores Bici-Rutas por Barcelona. Recorriendo sus barrios Gayfriendly

Barcelona se ha convertido en uno de los primeros destinos ‘gayfriendly’ mundiales debido a la gran afluencia de turistas que se dejan llevar por la atmosfera abierta, ecleptica e internacional que ofrece la ciudad condal.

Esto se debe a que en los años setenta un gran numero de colectivos y asociaciones se han preocupado y luchado por los derechos de todos aquello que se encontraban al margen de la ley. Hoy en día Barcelona es de amplia referencia a nivel mundial para el turismo diverso en el amplio sentido de la palabra.

Eixample

La diversidad de Barcelona se puede comprobar de primera mano en zonas de la ciudad como el Gaixample, un área de L’Eixample que concentra multitud de locales, desde bares de copas, discotecas y restaurantes a tiendas de ropa, peluquerías, saunas o incluso hoteles dirigidos al público homosexual. Por la calles del eixample hay infinidad de caminos para circular en bicicleta y disfruta de la escena diversa que ofrece dicho barrio.

El Raval

El Raval es un barrio de Barcelona que se vive con mas desenfreno y eclectisidades, también alberga locales y paseos que merecen la pena hacer sin importar de donde provengas o a que te dediques, vivir el raval es adentrarse en una Barcelona más profunda con un gusto por lo alternativo y lo distinto. Bares como el Madame Jasmine nos ofrecen una alternativa realmente interesante con un gusto por lo kisch que nos regalara un paseo de lo mas divertido y asombroso.

La playa de la Mar Bella

Esta Playa situada en Barcelona es conocida por su ambiente nudista, un espacio ya clásico dentro de la comunidad LGBT de Barcelona en ella podras ser tu mismo y disfrutar de un día de verano en la playa. ES un referente dentro de la escena gay internacional, en ella se encuentra uno de los bares LGBT mas frecuentados en verano BEGAY, un bar sin tapujos ni complejos donde podras comer, tomarte una copa e incluso relajarte despues de la pertinente andada en bibi por los circuitos de la playa.

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alexander40wong · 7 years

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LGBT And Pride Events Around The World In 2017

Are you ready for another summer of love? 2017 is a great year if you’re a LGBTQ traveller. There are all sorts of fantastic parties set to take place around the world during the summer months. And beyond. As there are so many to choose from, we’ve put together a handy guide to this year’s Pride festivals. Here’s our pick of the hottest, sexiest and most fabulous Pride events and gay-friendly festivals taking place this year.

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World Pride Madrid

23rd June – 2 July 2017

Courtesy worldpridemadrid2017.com

Madrid’s annual pride celebrations are among the world’s biggest. More than a million people regularly attend the celebrations, held in the city’s gay neighbourhood, Chueca. But in 2017 the celebrations are set to be bigger than ever, as the city has been selected to host the fifth WorldPride – the global LGBTIQ Pride festival.

Among the events planned are massive pop concerts in 5 of the city’s historic squares, including Plaza De Espana and Puerta Del Sol. The festival culminates in the WorldPride Parade, which takes over one of Madrid’s main streets, the Paseo del Prado. And the party isn’t just limited to the summer – there’s plenty going on in Chueca’s queer scene throughout the year.

One of the area’s biggest celebrations outside of the summer season is the bear community’s annual winter party. Taking place over the December bank holiday weekend, Madbear offers five days of parties, and the finals of the Mr Bear Spain competition.

San Francisco

24th – 25th June 2017

SF Pride, photographed by Vicki Thompson

Even bigger than Madrid’s regular Pride celebrations, San Francisco’s Pride might be the world’s most popular Pride. Now in its 47th year, its also one of the most inclusive, with more than 200 groups taking part. Originally just a one-day parade, taking place on the last Sunday in June, San Francisco Pride is now a weekend long festival.

Separate Trans and Dyke Marches take place on the Friday and Saturday. The city’s famous gay neighbourhood, the Castro District, holds the Pink Saturday party the day before the parade.

Several other LGBTQ events take place in the city throughout the year. One of the most famous, and notorious (it’s definitely an adults-only affair) being the Folsom Street Fair. The September event is a gathering for the BDSM and leather subcultures, with around 400,000 enthusiasts regularly attending.

New York

25th June 2017

New York is arguably the birthplace of the Pride movement. The city’s Christopher Street Liberation Movement sprung up in response to the 1969 Stonewall Riots, gradually turning into Pride as we know it today. New York’s Pride celebrations haven’t lost their political focus, with its events aiming to inspire, educate, commemorate and celebrate the diversity of the LGBT community.

The importance of the city’s Pride is reflected in its prestigious speakers at its Parade. The accompanying Pride Island and Pride Festival also offer starry line-ups, with 2017’s performers set to include Leanne Rimes and Tegan and Sara.

London

8th July 2017

Pride in London, photographed by Matias Altbach

2017 is a very important year for the LGBTQ community in the UK, marking the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality. Organisations like the National Trust and the Tate Britain gallery have been holding events and exhibitions throughout the year, looking at the history of LGBTQ culture in the UK.

And this year’s Pride in London is set to reflect that, with a packed programme of events taking place over two weeks in late June to early July. Among the cultural institutions taking part are the British Museum and the National Theatre, which is staging a season of some of the most important queer plays. The Pride Parade itself takes place in the West End on Saturday July 8th, passing through Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square on the way to Whitehall.

A Pride Festival will then take place in Trafalgar Square, and at clubs around Soho. The celebrations continue the following day in Vauxhall. The area’s famous Pleasure Gardens host an afternoon of free festivities, including UK Black Pride and the Pride in the Park music festival.

Brighton

4th-6th August 2017

Brighton Pride, © Chris Jepson

The UK’s biggest Pride Festival takes place in Brighton during the first weekend of August. Following a Carnival of Diversity Parade, which brings a riot of colour to the seafront promenade, the festival kicks off in the city’s Preston Park. With several stages, dance and cabaret tents, Brighton and Hove’s Pride Festival regularly attracts big name performers. This year it’s headlined by The Pet Shop Boys and Years and Years.

Manchester

25th August 2017

Courtesy Manchester Pride

Manchester’s Canal Street is one of the UK’s most popular gay neighbourhoods. And the city’s annual Pride celebrations are similarly vibrant. Held over the August Bank Holiday weekend, Manchester Pride includes a Big Weekend Festival. 2017’s performers are set to include Clean Bandit, Faithless and Melanie C.

The city’s Pride Parade sees more than 3000 participants bring a bit more colour to the city’s streets. And the weekend culminates in a moving candlelit vigil in the city’s Sackville Gardens, commemorating those lost to HIV and AIDS.

Belfast

28th July – 6th August 2017

Ireland’s biggest LGBTQ celebration, Belfast Pride regularly attracts a crowd of 50,000 people. Running from late July to early August, the festival centres around a parade through the city.

There’s also plenty of other things going on during the 10 day festival, including cabaret shows, art exhibitions and the Belfast Pride awards – celebrating the contributions of the local community.

Barcelona

5th – 20th August 2017

Courtesy pridebarcelona.org

As one of Europe’s most popular LGBT resorts – the town of Sitges – is just a short drive away, Barcelona’s annual LGBT celebrations are particularly vibrant.

More than 250,000 people are expected to attend Barcelona Pride, with the city’s historic L’Eixample district temporarily being renamed Gaixample. Alongside the traditional parade and parties, Barcelona Pride also offers art and cultural events focusing around a different theme each year. In 2017, the theme is LGBTI phobia in sport.

If you’re looking to party, the Barcelona Circuit Festival is the place to go. Taking place over three weekends in August (5th-20th August), the festival features some of the best DJs and parties from the international gay clubbing scene. It celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2017 with a special XXL edition. Meaning there’ll be even more seriously hot beach and pool parties than ever before.

At the start of September, Sitges gets a bit more fabulously furry, with the arrival of the International Sitges Bear Week.

Mykonos

23rd – 30th August 2017

Another of the gay scene’s hottest festivals can be found on the island of Mykonos. Already a popular destination for LGBTQ travellers throughout the summer, the Greek island now really hots up during the last week of August. The XLSIOR Festival (23-30th August) brings together crowds of 30,000 for 8 days of parties and clubbing.

Hosting some of the biggest names in the Gay Circuit scene, the festival has won several gay travel awards.

Berlin

21st – 23rd July 2017

CSD Berlin 2016, Photographed by Rainer Schadow

Paying direct tribute to New York’s place in gay history, Berlin Pride is also known as Christopher Street Day. It culminates in a parade to the city’s famous Brandenburg Gate, and is attended by hundreds of thousands of people. While the parade is at the centre of the celebrations, the Pride festivities in the city have now grown to take place over the course of a month, with cultural events happening all around the city.

You can also experience a bit of the San Francisco scene in the city at the Folsom Europe fair. Like the San Francisco original, Folsom Europe is aimed at the leather and fetish subcultures. It takes place in September each year, around Berlin’s main gay neighbourhood, Schöneberg.

Mallorca

31st August – 7th September 2017

Now in its fifth year, the ELLA International Lesbian Festival offers a week’s worth of events for gay women. Taking place in the island’s capital, Palma, during the first week of September, the programme includes beach parties, club nights and circus performances. Other highlights include sailing trips and a winery tour.

The festival also has a Winter Edition, taking place over the New Year weekend.

Amsterdam

4th – 6th August 2017

Milkshake Festival ®Dennis Bouman

For just over a week in late July and early August, Amsterdam hosts some of the most exciting LGBTQ events in the world. The Milkshake Festival takes place over the last weekend in July, in the city’s Westerpark. Co-organised by two of Amsterdam’s biggest clubs, AIR and Paradiso, its one of the most inclusive music festivals around. Encouraging its attendees to be themselves, it’s a wild mix of drag, performance art and world-class electronic music.

Throughout the following week, Pride Amsterdam brings a colourful cultural programme to the city’s streets and squares. And even its canals, as Amsterdam’s Pride Parade replaces the traditional parade floats for colourful barges, floating along the city’s waterways.

Reykjavik

8th – 13th August 2017

Courtesy reykjavikpride.is

Reykjavik is one of the world’s most gay-friendly cities. In fact Iceland regularly tops surveys of the best places in the world for LGBT rights. And this is reflected in the city’s Hinsegin Dagar (Queer Day) celebrations, which attracts crowds of 200,000. Past Hinsegin Dagar celebrations have featured appearances by some of the most influential people in Icelandic society.

In 2016, the then-newly elected President of the country even took part in the parade. The annual outdoor Pride concert features some of the best acts from the local music scene. Towards the end of the month, another gay celebration takes place in and around Reykjavik. Bears on Ice is a weekend-long gathering which includes bear-centred trips out of the city to some of Iceland’s famous sights. It also includes a party at the famous Blue Lagoon spa.

Tempted to make the trip? Take a look at our holiday and city break deals, and start making your Pride plans.

Where are your favourite LGBTQ scenes and celebrations? Let us know in the comments.

Cover image – Amsterdam Canal Pride. Courtesy I-Amsterdam/Harold IJskes.

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bitxofo · 8 years

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#fiesta #festa #gay #gai #Barcelona #Gaixample #amigos #amics #friends #igersBCN #igersBarcelona

#gaixample #festa #gay #amics #fiesta #barcelona #gai #igersbarcelona #igersbcn #amigos #friends

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jbinbcn · 8 years

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Eixample -> Gaixample

No więc jest sobie w Barcy dzielnia, zwie się Eixample, jest bardzo “sztuczna” bo ulice są po prostu idealnie prostopadłe i równoległe a kamienice idealne kwadraty na mapie. Ale jest ładna bo ma dużo zieleni no i łatwo się tam odnaleźć :P

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znana jest z czegoś innego

otóż

jest to dzielnia gejów dużo tęczowych barów, sexshopów tylko dla panów i to nie że plotka, bo miałam możliwość mieszkać tam przez 5dni i jak tak sobie spacerowałam to widziałam te tęcze itd i tak się zastanawiałam wtf, co z tą Barceloną ale na szczęście to tylko ta dzielnia :P

możecie sobie wyguglować :P a tutaj hotel dla zainteresowanych: http://www.axelhotels.com/hoteles/barcelona/

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believebarclub-blog · 7 years

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¿¡¿¡¿¡Qué importa que se nos rompiera una e si hoy hemos disfrutado de estas artistazas?!?!? #soybeliever #believebarclub #barcelonabynight #clubbarcelona #discotecabarcelona #showbarcelona #dragqueen #dragbarcelona #barcelonainspira #gayxample #gaixample (en Believe Bar Club)

#discotecabarcelona #barcelonabynight #soybeliever #barcelonainspira #believebarclub #dragbarcelona #clubbarcelona #showbarcelona #gaixample #gayxample #dragqueen

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gaaaaaixample · 5 years

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Como puedes imaginar, el barrio de Gaixample es muy positivo sobre la expresión de sexualidad. Hay una variedad de tiendas que venden cosas sexuales (como la tienda aquí), y también hay anuncios sexuales.

#dia

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rideordiebarcelona · 6 years

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Bici-Rutas de Barcelona: Gayfriendly

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Las Mejores Bici-Rutas por Barcelona. Recorriendo sus barrios Gayfriendly

Eixample

El Raval

La playa de la Mar Bella

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msdblog · 13 years

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Barcelone One: Palm Trees?!

so i'm back from my vacay. as you know. i know, i know. i'm four days late. but whatever. suck it. i've been lazy busy. i've got some stories. some revelations. and some shit to say. i will be telling these stories out of chronological order. how momento of me. i will start with Barcelona. my last destination.

so while planning this trip, mi amiga and i decided that we would take a train in la madrugada (middle-of-the-night) in order to save money. no hostel! budgeting 101. so we sit around in valencia until 2am, i actually slept outside of the bus stop in the lap of my friend. got woken up by some hookers needing business. how cute? so we eventually get onto our train and both pass out. quick sidenote: I wonder what scientific principle explains how we always wake up close to our destination or when the speed changes, but not necesarily suddenly? anyways. we wake up and we're stopped. on a fucking carretera (highway). there's police lights. wtf. but i said fuck it. i don't care, and i wandered back to sleep. i wake up. we're still stopped. okay. weird. the bus is turned off. still not caring, i go to sleep. i wake up, and we're STILL fucking stopped. hmmm. i chime into conversation, which is hard when you're dead tired. apparently there was some huge accident. and spain isnt as efficient at this system as we are. apparently some semi accident. booo. granted, this worked to our advantage as we got more sleep. yay sleep!

so eventually we arrive in Barcelona. we wander in the scalding hot, wondering which is more important; hostel or food. the hostel won. we find it after wandering around for a little bit. we drop our shizz off and hunt for food. if you want a review of barcelona, the tourist sights, youre in the wrong blog. next topic.

wait, did i mention there's palm trees?!

okay. so the men and women here are b-e-a-utiful. Just wow. So i'll skip ahead for thursday night. mi amiga and i find a little cute bar that reminds us of the gay bar in burgos. i see a gay. so we enter. we chill. and to my realization, its a lezzie bar. yay? but wait! shots for 1euro. and not even the typical big city 1/4shot. a real shot! yes! bliss. so we asked the bartenders where to go. we wander to this nice little bar. we met some germans and a brit (a tranny brit!) and spark up conversation. I asked the bartender for the strongest shot on the menu. he pulls out some shit, mixes some shit, and then lights some shit on fire! wtf. and then he hands me a straw and turns off the lights. oops. accidentally an attentionwhore for a second. it tasted like shit. ah well. it was fiiiiire! i had two cocktails that night, including one that looked fruitier than a twink in oz. misconceiving, that shit was strong. the bartender was super super nice. and ....eh, super hot. i will return. after that we decide to head home. we had to take a taxi, couldnt figure out the night bus that night.

So i have already written more for this experience, tune in tomorrrrrow! edit. this will be three blogs long.

#gay #barcelona #gai #gaixample #america #studyabroad #msd #club #travel

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