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Hundreds of fiestas take place across Spain each year, whether it be a small village celebrating their patron saint or nationwide celebrations. Here is our pick of the best.
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I am very privileged to have received an invitation to start creating this blog that focuses on World LGBT Tourism; it could not have come at a better time. After all, I've just returned from the first International LGBTI Tourism Meeting of Andalusia on Spain's beautiful Costa del Sol, which took place between 28/11/17
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More than one and a half million people flooded Madrid amid tight security last weekend for WorldPride 2017, which for the first time combined WorldPride and EuroPride, with Madrid Pride going along for the ride, effectively making it a Pride trifecta. The festivities lasted ten days, ending on Sunday, July 2, with the passing of …
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Food and drink are essential ingredients of a sensual sweep through the witching hours; Madrileños uncork the wine and other libations with abandon.
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
With #WorldPrideMadrid coming up we thought we'd do a refresher on 5 outstanding dining experiences in #GayMadrid
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Gay-themed traffic lights are getting Madrid into the mood for the WorldPride festivities to be held in the Spanish capital. Roselle Chen reports.
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
There's Pride, World Pride, and Madrid World Pride! Changing traffic lights icons to same sex couples is a first, and it's awesome! #MadridWorldPride #VisitGaySpain #ILoveGayMadrid
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Find the perfect hotel, hostel, AirBandB or apartment to stay during your visit to Madrid. Exclusive discounts and voucher codes to book in advance at a bargain price.
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
If you haven't booked your hotel or Airbnb for Madrid, Spain's WorldPride yet (we know you're out there) here's a helpful link!
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In today’s modern society, Spain has some of the most liberal attitudes in the world towards homosexuality, transsexuality, and bisexuality. But this was not always the case.
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
Spain may be the #1 LGBT destination with some of the most inclusive policies & protections but this excellent timeline reminds us that the road to today had many ups and downs.
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Madrid is without a doubt our favorite place in the world. If you haven't visited or you're ready to return, consider these reasons you should come for World
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While most of us only need 2 reasons to go to World Pride this year (1. Madrid 2. World Pride) our friends at Two Bad Tourists break down 15 excellent reasons to attend this year.
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Gaudi Architecture Casa Mila La Pedrera - Gay Couple Exploring Gaudi's last (civil) apartment building before dedicating his life to Sagrada Familia
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
Enjoy Karl & Dean from #CoupleOfMen's exploration of La Pedrera-Casa Milà in summer. Blue sky, perfect colors and two love-birds over the rooftops of the Catalan city
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From Miami to Sydney, there's no shortage of travel-worthy LGBTQ events to choose from in 2017.
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
Madrid's already phenomenal annual Pride event—attended by a million and half people in 2016—kicks things up exponentially for 2017 as it becomes both the fifth-ever World Pride and the 24th continent-wide EuroPride. 
Matt Skallerud's curator insight,
January 10, 2017 6:50 AM
Madrid's already phenomenal annual Pride event—attended by a million and half people in 2016—kicks things up exponentially for 2017 as it becomes both the fifth-ever World Pride and the 24th continent-wide EuroPride.
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A Christmas getaway is needed. And where else, but jovial Spain! Trade in snow for sun, eggnog for wine from Spain, and gingerbread cookies for turrón | spain.info USA
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
Here's your very necessary guide to a #Christmas getaway in Spain #VisitGaySpain
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A stroll through the elegant, narrow streets of Chueca today reveals one of Madrid’s most thriving and bustling neighborhoods, where alternative fashion stores jostle for space with gourmet restaurants. It is a success story that goes hand in hand with the conquest of rights by Spain’s LGBT community.
Matt Skallerud's insight:
Today’s Spain is a world leader when it comes to recognition of sexual diversity, a remarkable turnaround since the country emerged from the repressive Franco dictatorship in the mid-1970s and began to embrace democracy and individual liberties. According to the latest survey on this topic by the Pew Research Center, 88 percent of Spaniards said they accepted equal rights for homosexuals, more than in any other country. Spain’s 2005 law granting same-sex couples equal marriage and adoption rights was a landmark, since copied in many other jurisdictions.
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Why Spain is a great place to be gay
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
It may be a predominantly Catholic country, but Spain is officially the most LGBT-friendly nation in the world, according to the Pew Research Centre. Here are 5 reasons Spain is such a great country for LGBT people. #ILoveGayTravel #VisitGaySpain #ILoveGayPride
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I recently went on the Tapas, Taverns & History Madrid Food Tour. Find out why I was surprised by some of the foods including olives, blue cheese and anchovies.
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
Our friend from Two Bad Tourists went on a Devour Madrid Food Tour and here are the 5 foods that surprised him! #GayMadrid #VisitGaySpain
Matt Skallerud's curator insight,
December 5, 2016 11:48 AM
Our friend from Two Bad Tourists went on a Devour Madrid Food Tour and here are the 5 foods that surprised him! #GayMadrid #VisitGaySpain |
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Hundreds of fiestas take place across Spain each year, whether it be a small village celebrating their patron saint or nationwide celebrations. Here is our pick of the best.
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The big event has arrived and June is upon us. Europe’s largest Pride event arrives in Madrid to make history with an urban celebration that will bring nearly three million people to the city. I’m sure you’ve already booked your flights and accommodation, you’ve arranged to meet up with your friends in Madrid and you’ve planned your outfits for the 10 days of WorldPride Madrid 2017. But have you thought about where you’ll head when you go out?
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
Here's a complete guide to the #WorldPride2017 celebrations, to ensure you don’t get lost in the immensity of it all. #VisitGaySpain #ILoveGayMadrid
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In 2017, Madrid is the international capital of diversity with the celebration of the great world LGTB Pride festival (23 June-2 July).
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
Ready, Set, Go! All you need to know about World Pride Madrid 2017: Love who you love, Madrid Loves You
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It’s no wonder that Barcelona is such a popular destination — drawing people from across Europe and the world to enjoy its unique combination of warm weather, beach-side location, and a seeming…
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Barcelona, as seen through the eyes of Londoner Gareth Johnson, the journalist, writer, author.
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Barcelona boasts a cosmopolitan & welcoming vibe for all types of travelers from every corner of the globe. Check out our favorite things to do in this cool
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La Mar Bella Beach, Circuit, Tapas, Pride? We break down the top 10 things to do in #GayBarcelona #GayTravel
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Summer is a fantastic time to visit Europe and Spain is no exception. With plenty of warm and sunny days you could spend months exploring the big cities and Spanish countryside, but given you proba…
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This year Madrid will welcome World Pride 2017 where an expected 3 million people will join in the Spanish capital to celebrate diversity, progress of LGBT rights and simply come together in public and throw a big party. Just a week later Barcelona will follow with its annual celebration on the coast of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.
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February means Carnival season in Spain, but there are plenty of other fiestas from "devil dances" to flamenco fests.
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The best of gay Spain - gay bars & dance clubs, gay-rated hotels, gay saunas & cruise clubs, gay beaches and more across Spain including Barcelona, Madrid and Gran Canaria.
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
Travel Gay Europe's Gay Spain Guide 2017 is here! All you need to know on gay prides, bars, clubs, parties, beaches & more. #GaySpain #VisitGaySpain
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Hundreds of fiestas take place across Spain each year, whether it be a small village celebrating their patron saint or nationwide celebrations. Here is our pick of the best.
Matt Skallerud's insight:
Including Gay Pride Madrid... Stiletto races, Mr Gay Pride contest and live street performances are all part of one of the biggest and best gay pride events in Europe culminating on the 2nd July with a colossal parade through the capital.
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Last night the folks from World Pride Madrid 2017, Tourism Madrid, Tourism Spain and a wide variety of tourism partners hosted an incredible reception in New York City to celebrate the marketing launch of this exciting event coming to Spain in 2017.
Matt Skallerud's insight:
In attendance were a wide variety of LGBT tourism “movers and shakers”, as well as LGBT influencers, several of whom have already been Tweeting, posting and sharing blogs, articles, photos and videos introducing their folks to the upcoming event.
Matt Skallerud's curator insight,
December 16, 2016 7:38 AM
In attendance were a wide variety of LGBT tourism “movers and shakers”, as well as LGBT influencers, several of whom have already been Tweeting, posting and sharing blogs, articles, photos and videos introducing their folks to the upcoming event.
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The Costa del Sol has long been considered a mooring point for the rich and famous but it is first and foremost a sun-drenched playground.
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
#TBT When Duane & Davey visited Costa del Sol, which literally means “Coast of the Sun”, a name which feels quite fitting after spending any time in Málaga, Marbella and Torremolinos.
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The allure of Granada essentially lies in the vibrant character of its populace and the city’s unique history as told by its dominant architectural legacy .
Fabrice Tasendo's insight:
#TBT When Duane and Davey took the 8th most visited site in the world: La Alhambra. A striking example of Moorish architecture with equally striking views of the city and ample gardens yearning for exploration, La Alhambra could quite easily fill an afternoon with adventure. #GayTravel @GranadaTurismo |
Including Gay Pride Madrid... Stiletto races, Mr Gay Pride contest and live street performances are all part of one of the biggest and best gay pride events in Europe culminating on the 2nd July with a colossal parade through the capital.