Beach town in Gran Canaria, Spain
Is Maspalomas LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Maspalomas LGBTQ+ friendly?
One of Europe's major LGBTQ+ destinations; the Yumbo Centre, beach areas and hotels are openly gay-friendly all year.
LGBTQ+ laws in Spain
Among the world's most accepting countries: Madrid Pride is huge, and Sitges, Torremolinos and Maspalomas are LGBTQ+ favourites. Villages are more traditional.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | Yes |
| Civil unions or partnerships | Yes |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Yes |
The scene in Maspalomas
Where to go
- Yumbo Centre, Playa del Inglés
- Playa del Inglés dunes
Events
- Gran Canaria Maspalomas Pride (May)
- Winter Pride Maspalomas (November)
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Spain
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Madrid | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Valencia | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Mallorca | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Ibiza | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Tenerife | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Gran Canaria | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Costa del Sol | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Palma | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Las Palmas | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Maspalomas | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Sitges | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Seville | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Málaga | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Granada | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Lanzarote | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| San Sebastián | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Bilbao | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Alicante | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Fuerteventura | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Córdoba | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Marbella | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Menorca | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Cádiz | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Toledo | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Santiago de Compostela | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Benidorm | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Costa Blanca | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Costa Brava | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Salamanca | 4/5 · Welcoming |
Quick answers
Is Maspalomas safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
One of Europe's major LGBTQ+ destinations; the Yumbo Centre, beach areas and hotels are openly gay-friendly all year.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Spain?
Yes.
Where are the LGBTQ+ areas in Maspalomas?
Yumbo Centre, Playa del Inglés; Playa del Inglés dunes
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- BOE: Law 28/2022 (international telework visa)
- GOV.UK: Spain travel advice
- Gran Canaria Airport (Aena)
- Global Gran Canaria buses
- Gran Canaria tourism
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