Gay places in europe

What makes a destination a LGBT+ friendly destination? The most obvious answer is that bars, hotels, restaurants, shops are available for the LGBT + collective. We think that it can even go further than that. We, sapphic, gay, bi, transgender, bisexual person people want to perceive comfortable wherever we are without any judgment of who we are; we want to feel harmless and respected. This can be possible with open-minded people and a robust sensitization led by  politicians schools, families, police and the whole society.

Being an LGBT+ warm destination must be a pride. Organizing the biggest gay pride in the world or having the highest concentration of LGBT+ bars is not what matters. What matters is to welcome any travellers with  respect and craft them feel at home.  Discover the best European destinations for LGBT+ travellers and book your flights, hotel

If you had to pick just one continent for male lover travel, Europe has to be the number one retort. It has so much to propose including some of the most male lover friendly, progressive and welcoming cities and countries in the world. There are many amazing same-sex attracted destinations in Europe! [no_toc]

Some countries in Europe, such as Spain and Sweden, go beyond plain acceptance or tolerance.

They have developed to a point where the LGBTQ collective is truly integrated into society, lgbtq+ couples are not labelled ‘gay couples’; they are just another couple in the street – as it should be.

There are many well-known gay tour destinations in Europe, from the male lover hot spots in Spain such as Madrid, Barcelona and Sitges, to Berlin in Germany, the gay mecca of Mykonos in Greece and our UK home of Manchester.

But many lesser-known cities and countries in Europe are now following suit to welcome gay travellers into their countries which is a step in the right direction!

Why is European Gay Commute so easy?

So why is gay journey in Europe so easy and steady in the first place? Here are some reassuring truth for context:

• Denmark was the first region in the society to allow similar sex pa

  From Switzerland to Spain, here are Europe’s most LGBTQ+ warm countries.
  

  Europe has extended been seen as relatively progressive when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, and thankfully it’s becoming even safer and more welcoming. But not all countries are equal  – especially when it comes to policies and general level of acceptance – and some countries do a lot better than most. That’s why we’re unveiling the 20 most LGBTQ+ kind countries in Europe in 2024. Each country has been carefully selected for its vibrant Diverse scene, progressive laws, and inclusive atmosphere. We’ve created our own points system using respected benchmarking tools, including the IGLA Rainbow Europe and Equaldex, and combined this with other factors, such as the number of queer-friendly bars, festivals and events, and legislation. So, without further ado, here are 20 countries in Europe where love knows no bounds.

  20. Estonia

  Points: 26/50

  Estonia is the most LGBT-friendly country in the Baltic and has risen in the ranks to become one of Europe’s top 20 LGBT-friendly countries in the past five years. It was the first Baltic country to announce marriage equality, making it possible for sa
  

  10 of Europe’s best destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers this Pride season

  It’s 2003 and my boyfriend and I are hovering nervously at a hotel reception in Woodbridge, Suffolk. We can sense the frosty contempt of the fiftysomething male at the desk when we ask for a double, not a twin room. After we check in, we’re both tetchy: I’m annoyed at how we’ve been treated, while my partner believes we should just “accept” it, that “it’s just the way it is.”

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  Back then, there was little you could do about such blatant prejudice – at least on a day-to-day basis. Some respite could be set up trawling through the listings in Gay Times for gay-owned hotels and B&Bs. But, sadly, explore has long remained an issue for LGBTQ+ people, whether in the UK or abroad, where customs, legality and local cultural norms still need to be considered.

  No matter how liberal a country may be, there’s always some anxiety

  In the last decade, there have, of course, been positive changes. But we’re still not there yet. A novel survey by travel agency Booking.com revealed that 71% of