The
gay village all year plus a Summer dance
club paradise.
The
first thing you need to know is that Benidorm is open 365 days a year and
is a clubbers paradise in the summer months of June to Sept. During the
summer the scene is vibrant with mainly Spanish, Italian and Portuguese
visitors offering a very sexy scene when the big (not gay) dance clubs
are open. Room for 30,000 clubbers in the big mixed discos which include
big names such as Penelope, KU, KM and Space in huge Ibiza style dance
clubs.
The
Benidorm Gay Bars
In
the gay village there are currently around 25 gay bars and an additional
20 gay friendly places to eat, drink, and stay. Many bars have been trading
for over 30 years under the same name. Most open between 9pm and 10pm closing
at either 2am or 5am depending on their licence. Average price for a spirit
& mixer is 4€, and a beer 2.50€ depending on the bar and
services offered. Small bars tend to offer best value with loads of happy
hours at different times when beers will set you back just 1.50€
Walking
distance between venues is only one or
two minutes. There are three main streets where most of the bars are to
be found. These run parallel to each other off the main pedestrian
street in the Old Town which is between the Poniente and Levante beaches.
In July and August the 5,000 capacity dance venues are open until 8am every
morning.
Eating
out - Gay friendly restaurants
The
gay village offers a large selection of gay owned and gay run restaurants
see our restaurant guide for fine places to eat including selected gay
friendly eateries.
Something
for everyone in the gay village.
The
Gay scene in Benidorm is made up of mainly small friendly bars with just
enough variety to suit everyone. You will find outrageously camp drag bars,
men only bars with private rooms and video and everything in between. All
tastes are catered for from young and trendy to Bears. Benidorm is such
a safe place we can recommend the resort as a great place for TV and TS
visitors too. Although there are currently no lesbian only bars, most of
the bars are mixed gay with just three men only bars. Mature men are very
well catered for also.
It
is traditional to "do the circuit". Every
venue has it´s peak time so you need to chat to the locals to get
it right otherwise you might think you are the only gay in the village.
A
word on safety
Unlike
many EU countries the Spanish health services do not provide free condoms
in gay bars so bring plenty with you and leave any spares at your favourite
bar.
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