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One of the most popular gay discos in the south of Gran Canaria, Mantrix is often the last stop of the night, and can be found on the top floor of the Yumbo Centre, next to Mykonos Bar. Run by gays for gays, Mantrix is a place where you will feel safe, meet people and enjoy house music with their resident deejays. There is also a cruising area with a dark room and cabins.

In the heart of the main Maspalomas gay beach in Gran Canaria, Kiosko Beach No.7 serves drinks and light snacks throughout the day. There are sun loungers and umbrellas for hire, all with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean in view. An all new, larger kiosk has been installed, giving more space for the thirsty beachgoers. To get here, there are two options; head to the Riu Palace hotel in Playa del Ingles and then walk across the dunes in about 30 minutes, or walk along the shore from the Faro de Maspalomas (lighthouse).

On the ground floor of the Yumbo Centre, in the same area as Diamonds Bar, Buddies offers a warm welcome. Open from 10am, there is a choice of hearty food here, such as a great English breakfast. Look out for their cabaret shows and legendary quiz nights.

The Factory is the largest cruising bar in Gran Canaria with glory holes, *rgy bed, turntable, three slings, private cabins with real comfortable beds, large labyrinth, cinema, p*ss zone, military zone, SM zone, St. Andrew's cross. Located behind Yumbo Spar in the passage close to Hotel Neptuno. Check their website for more information.

Situated in the heart of the famous Six pack Zone in the Yumbo Centre, you'll find Peppermint right next door to Parrots. A cosy bar-cafe, offering great cocktails with a French twist, you will be hostedby Bastian and Jonathan who will be at your disposal to make your stay as pleasant as possible. We're told that their Bruschetta with Mediterranean flavors and homemade gourmet waffles are not to be missed.

Cruise Bar opened in 1994, becoming the first bear and leather venue in the Canary Islands. It is located on the second floor of the Yumbo Centre and features a large, popular outside terrace and a much more cruisy inside bar. There is an infinity of corridors, slings, a porn video room, labyrinths, ***s and two dark rooms where you can freely unleash your imagination and personal curiosity. An ideal place to meet and make friends, have drinks, listen to good music and flirt. Lockers are provided to store your valuables if yo head into the darkrooms.