5/5Very welcoming
Is Palma LGBTQ+ friendly?
Very welcoming, with a visible gay scene around Plaza Gomila and Santa Catalina; same-sex marriage is legal.
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 Palma
Where to go
- Plaza Gomila
- Santa Catalina
Events
- Palma Pride (June)
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 Palma safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Very welcoming, with a visible gay scene around Plaza Gomila and Santa Catalina; same-sex marriage is legal.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Spain?
Yes.
Where are the LGBTQ+ areas in Palma?
Plaza Gomila; Santa Catalina
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- BOE: Law 28/2022 (international telework visa)
- GOV.UK: Spain travel advice
- EMT Palma
- TIB Mallorca
- Palma Airport (Aena)
- Illes Balears tourism
Ratings combine national law with local attitudes and the scene. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.