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Gay Gran Canaria

Benefitting from year round sunshine and good weather, Gran Canaria has been one of the most popular gay holiday destinations for many years. One of the Spanish Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is located in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Africa. The gay life on the island is centred around the tourist resorts of Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas on the southern coast, notable for the famous sand dunes of Maspalomas. You can find dozens of gay bars in the infamous Yumbo Centre, and a wide range of gay only hotels, if that's your choice. GayMapper has great deals at many gay and gay friendly hotels in Gran Canaria.

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Gran Canaria Gay Bars

GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.

Coco Loco

Coco Loco

Young Crowd, Dancing

A fun bar on the 1st floor of the Yumbo centre, known for cabaret shows and hot gogo boys. One of the bars that gets busier later in the evenings. On the first floor above Ricky's, next door to Funny Girls, take the steps up by Burger King.
Chez Funny Boys

Chez Funny Boys

Drag, Dancing

Funny Boys is known for it's professional drag shows, with som fantastic celebrity impersonations - look out for their Tina Turner and Shirley Bassey! Shows here start a little later than the other drag show bars, around midnight, and they are usually big crowds. If you're looking for comedy drag shows, then try Sparkles or Ricky's instead. Funny Boys can be found on the first floor of the Yumbo Centre, next to Cruise Bar.
Adonis Bar

Adonis Bar

Older Crowd, Outdoor Seating

Adonis is located in the so called Six Pack area on the ground floor of the Yumbo, next to Bar Junior. Tends to be popular with a German crowd, and opening at 18:30, you can stop by on you way back from the beach for a smoothie or cappucino. Later on, it gets busier, and serves a very good beer, especially if you are a fan of Kolsch from Cologne.
Mykonos Bar

Mykonos Bar

Young Crowd, Dancing, Cruising

The largest, oldest and possibly the most popular gay bar in the Yumbo Center. With pop disco music, screen projections, a dance area and a cruising area with booths (only for men). In Mykonos you will always receive a friendly and professional treatment. Located on the fourth floor, between the Tubos bar and the Mantrix nightclub, this area is where you will want to head in the early hours to finish your night out. Plus check out their 2 for 1 drink promotions Sunday to Thursday.
Ricky's Cabaret Bar

Ricky's Cabaret Bar

Drag

Ricky's Cabaret Bar has been known for it's entertainment shows in the Yumbo centre since 2002. There are different shows every night of the week performed by a number of resident drag queens. There is no admission charge, just buy some drinks, sit back and enjoy the show. Ricky's moved location in 2020, but it's right next door to before, still by Burger King on the ground floor of the Yumbo Centre.
Sparkles Show Bar

Sparkles Show Bar

Drag, Cocktails

Re-opened in September 2021, Sparkles is the largest award winning showbar in the Yumbo Centre. Featuring free nightly shows, karaoke and drink promos nightly, arrive early for happy hour and to get a good seat for the show. Karaoke begins at 9pm until showtime and then resumes after showtime. The main show every night is a full Comedy Variety Show, different shows nightly with lots of new numbers now in the shows and lots more coming all the time. Sparkles is located on the second floor of the Yumbo Centre, overlooking the gardens.

Gay friendly hotels in Gran Canaria

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3* Tajinaste Beach

3* Tajinaste Beach

Tajinaste Beach in Playa del Ingles is a small gay complex that offers air-conditioned accommodation with views of the pool and free WiFi, less than 10 minutes walk from the Yumbo centre. Featuring a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, each unit also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, wardrobe and a seating area with a sofa. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A terrace is available for guests to use at the apartment. Popular points of interest near Tajinaste Beach Gay Only include Playa de Veril, Yumbo Centre and Cita Shopping Center.
4* Seven Hotel & Wellness

4* Seven Hotel & Wellness

Seven Hotel & Wellness - Gay Men Only is one of the newer additions to Gran Canaria's selection of gay hotels and is set in a quiet, relaxed location 2.5 km from Maspalomas Dunes and the beach. with the Faro 2 Shopping Centre is 1 km away. The Yumbo Centre is about half an hour's walk, but taxis and cheap and can get you there in about 5 minutes. The hotel features a heated outdoor sal***er pool, and each room comes with a furnished porch. The bright, air-conditioned rooms have a living room with a flat-screen TV. Some offer a sofa bed. There is a private bathroom, and a safe is available. Other facilities available at the property include the Abora Restaurant. You can hire a car and an airport shuttle service is available for an extra charge.
5* Lopesan Baobab Resort

5* Lopesan Baobab Resort

Lopesan Baobab Resort is a luxurious resort set in tropical gardens with African-style decor throughout. It features a large outdoor swimming pool and is 600 m from Maspalomas Beach, from where you can walk along to the gay beack at Kiosko 7. Rooms at the Lopesan are elegant and spacious. All feature air conditioning and a balcony. The bathrooms have toiletries and bathrobes. The Baobab's Pili Pili Restaurant specialises in grilled meats and seafood, while the Akara offers African cuisine. There is a buffet restaurant, as well as 2 stylish poolside bars and a coffee shop. The Baobab Resort offers impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is just 10 minutes' walk from Maspalomas lighthouse and the seafront path.
3* Hotel Ritual Maspalomas

3* Hotel Ritual Maspalomas

Gay hotel Ritual Maspalomas in Playa del Ingles provides adults-only accommodation right next to the Yumbo Centre, with a bar and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with pool view. At Hotel Ritual Maspalomas every room is equipped with a seating area.
5* Riu Palace Maspalomas

5* Riu Palace Maspalomas

Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas - Adults Only is perched right on Gran Canaria's famous sand dunes, where you can walk across the sands to the gay beach. It has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar. With a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, room service and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk and a TV. All rooms have a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas. The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub.
4* Sol Barbacan

4* Sol Barbacan

A favourite with the GayMapper team, the Sol Barbacan has a great location just 5 minutes walk from the Yumbo centre, yet is set in lush green gardens, giving a great feeling of getting away from it all. You have a choice of apartments in the main building with balconies large enough for two sun loungers, or bungalows in the gardens, each with a private rooftop sun terrace. There are three pools, one of which is adults only and also has a hot tub. There's a restaurant for breakfast and dinner, and light meals can be taken poolside for lunch. HIghly recommended for a relaxing and fun holiday to Gran Canaria.

Tours & Experiences in Gran Canaria

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