Beaches gay
Did you know that Thailand is home to 5 stunning Gay Beaches? Review them out here!
Thailand is one of the most famous tourist destinations among Gay and Lesbian travellers and it couldn't but have a wide range of gay hot spots, activities, nightlife options, saunas and of course beaches. Read below where to find some of the best homosexual beaches in the region. Also, don't miss to check some of the most distinguished gay hotels for your holidays in Thailand.
Pattaya Jomtien Queer Beach (Google Map Coordinates)
South of Pattaya, is one the most popular Gay beaches in Thailand. The area, apart from being idyllic and a gay steaming spot, features a range of restaurants and bars, ideal for after you are done sunbathing.
Dongtan Lgbtq+ Beach (Google Map Coordinates)
Another widespread beach, is Dongtan located at Jomtien too. Both gay local and travelers love this gorgeous location and the area is the busiest around 6pm in the afternoon. Also, easily accessible through general transportation.
Chaweng Beach (Google Map Coordinates)
This 7km long beach is Koh Samui's most developed and popular one. Featuring a wide range of bars, restaurant and wat
Gay Beaches in Algarve
Once a well-kept secret and almost exclusively gay, this stunning beach is now a naturist’s paradise attracting as many straight people as gay. Hidden at the bottom of a pine-covered headland, it has two sides separated by a cliff and linked by a tunnel carved by nature. After carefully accompanying a trail down the cliff, you arrive at the western side. This is where most people stay, sunbathing or swimming nude. You shouldn’t go without checking out the eastern side, as it offers beautiful views of the coast all the way to the capital of Portimão. Before or after your day at the beach, also grab some time to respect the view from the clifftop. The rock formations, the views, and the atmosphere make this one of the most passionate beaches in Algarve.
Location: Alvor
Where to Stay: Prainha Clube
See the Praia de João de Arens Guide.
When Praia de João de Arens is too crowded, many people head to this neighboring beach. That is, if the tides allow them. Named after a submarine-shaped rock emerging from the water, it’s another beach hidden at the bottom of a cliff, but it disappears at high On this island you could go to any beach and holding hands wouldn't be an issue: every beach is LGBTQIA-friendly: it's as simple as that. Here, beaches can be savage, compact, have turquoise or almost clear water, can be surrounded by sweet-smelling pines or be possessed of a Jurassic rocky backdrop. In short, there's a beach to suit every taste. Es Cavallet has the only really “official” gay beach, having a big gay area that's popular with men. Then there's the beach at Figueretas, a resort famous with the LGBTQIA society, where many reasonably priced hotels are located. You'll uncover the biggest concentration of LGBTQIA culture in the south of the island, one which has had a big influence on the island's clubbing scene. The south is where all the cruising goes on too; you'll watch the sideways glances, so you'll know where you are when you acquire there. There are a lot of nudist beacheson Ibiza, which are generally more relaxed, liberal and yes, LGBTQIA-friendly. People with all sexual orientations mingle, pointing all their bodies towards the mecca that is the sun. Es Cavallet is nudist. Las Salinas has a patch for bare-it-all bathers in the small cov ↑ Balmins Mixed beach, clothing optional Beach #10, Platja dels Balmins, is situated towards the eastern end of Sitges, just before the marina (Port d'Aiguadolç). @ Platja #10 ↑ l'Home Mort Gay beach South-western of Sitges are some small coves with clothing-optional beaches. @ Cala de l'Home Mort .
Gay-friendly Beaches in Sitges
Balmins is a nudist/clothing-optional beach. In the first cove at the main access is a beach bar (Chiringuito, reveal until approx. end of September) and a mixed crowd: men and women, naked and with beachwear. In the smaller second cove (towards Sitges) are mainly men.
Sitges
The same-sex attracted beach l'Home Mort (with beach bar) is approx. 4 km from the center of Sitges. To get to this beach you have to hike along the railway route for the last kilometer – so look out for the fast trains!
Bring enough liquid and food.
On the other side of the railway track there is some outdoor cruising in the woods.
Sitges