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Gay Beach Holidays: Where Star, Sea, and Inclusivity Meet
If you’re dreaming of a beach getaway that’s tailored to the LGBT+ society, gay beach holidays give the perfect escape. From stunning coastlines to exclusive gay-friendly resorts, there are a host of sun-kissed destinations where you can relax, meet like-minded people, and bask in the warm embrace of the sea. At Wide Wake up Holidays, we believe that sometimes “gay-friendly” simply isn’t enough. As a gay-owned travel company, we give a personal and original experience for all our clients, providing access to the best gay accommodations and beach areas across the world.
Whether you’re looking for a lively beach scene filled with bars, restaurants, and parties, or a more tranquil retreat where you can unwind, we’ll create a holiday tailored specifically for you. We know how to design holidays that indicate your needs and desires. Let’s explore some of the top destinations for gay beach holidays, and why choosing a truly inclusive experience matters.
Top Destinations for Ga Gay Beaches in Algarve
Praia de João de Arens 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 monitoring a trail down the cliff, you arrive at the western side. This is where most people stay, sunbathing or swimming nude. You shouldn’t exit without checking out the eastern side, as it offers beautiful views of the coast all the way to the town of Portimão. Before or after your day at the beach, also obtain some time to respect the view from the clifftop. The rock formations, the views, and the atmosphere make this one of the most lovey-dovey beaches in Algarve.
Location: Alvor
Where to Stay: Prainha Clube
See the Praia de João de Arens Guide.
Praia do Submarino 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 emer
Located right in the middle of the breathtaking Baia Verde, south of the town of Gallipoli, you will uncover Lido Por Undertake Sol, a confidential lido on the beach with a lazy bar terrace on the seafront. It is the only % Gay Salento LGBT friendly secret beach. The atmosphere is amazing: stunning view of the bay of Gallipoli; friendly people; relaxing chillout music thorughout the day and an enchanted forest behind you. In the early evenings, while the heat is setting over the sea, the bar overlooking the bay becomes the set for beach aperitifs accompanied by DJs playing the sounds of summer. If you choose a more chilled environment, don’t emphasize as Por Execute Sol has plenty of space for a relaxing morning on the beach: if you find there early you can still discover a spot to lay down your towel and seize a tan.
Por Execute Sol is particularly crowded during the month of August, especially during the weekends. Every Sunday afternoon, From 4pm the music will choose up a notch and the Sunset Beach Party will start. You will find yourself dancing along until dinner time! 😉
On this island you could depart 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 wild, compact, hold turquoise or almost clear liquid, 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” lgbtq+ beach, having a big lgbtq+ area that's popular with men. Then there's the beach at Figueretas, a resort popular with the LGBTQIA community, where many reasonably priced hotels are located.
You'll find the biggest concentration of LGBTQIA culture in the south of the island, one which has had a big guide on the island's clubbing scene. The south is where all the cruising goes on too; you'll see the sideways glances, so you'll know where you are when you get 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 th
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 monitoring a trail down the cliff, you arrive at the western side. This is where most people stay, sunbathing or swimming nude. You shouldn’t exit without checking out the eastern side, as it offers beautiful views of the coast all the way to the town of Portimão. Before or after your day at the beach, also obtain some time to respect the view from the clifftop. The rock formations, the views, and the atmosphere make this one of the most lovey-dovey 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 emer If you choose a more chilled environment, don’t emphasize as Por Execute Sol has plenty of space for a relaxing morning on the beach: if you find there early you can still discover a spot to lay down your towel and seize a tan. Por Execute Sol is particularly crowded during the month of August, especially during the weekends. Every Sunday afternoon, From 4pm the music will choose up a notch and the Sunset Beach Party will start. You will find yourself dancing along until dinner time! 😉 On this island you could depart 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 wild, compact, hold turquoise or almost clear liquid, 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” lgbtq+ beach, having a big lgbtq+ area that's popular with men. Then there's the beach at Figueretas, a resort popular with the LGBTQIA community, where many reasonably priced hotels are located. You'll find the biggest concentration of LGBTQIA culture in the south of the island, one which has had a big guide on the island's clubbing scene. The south is where all the cruising goes on too; you'll see the sideways glances, so you'll know where you are when you get 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 th
Located right in the middle of the breathtaking Baia Verde, south of the town of Gallipoli, you will uncover Lido Por Undertake Sol, a confidential lido on the beach with a lazy bar terrace on the seafront. It is the only % Gay Salento LGBT friendly secret beach. The atmosphere is amazing: stunning view of the bay of Gallipoli; friendly people; relaxing chillout music thorughout the day and an enchanted forest behind you. In the early evenings, while the heat is setting over the sea, the bar overlooking the bay becomes the set for beach aperitifs accompanied by DJs playing the sounds of summer.