Gay Lesbian Nightlife in Spain

Founded in 1999 near the Alameda de Hercules, and with a gay underground following of men from throughout the region, this is the most popular and most frequently visited "bear bar" in Andalusia, with a decor that's loaded with ... More on Frommers

Lesbians aren't so well served by the city, but this is the classic club of note for everyone, from fashionable young things to older ... More on Frommers

Still one of the most popular gay discos in Barcelona, Metro attracts a diverse crowd -- from young fashion victims to more rough-and-ready macho types. One dance floor plays contemporary house and dance music, and the other traditional ... More on Frommers

Barcelona's largest gay bar attracts a mixed crowd of young "hotties" and foreigners. Always crowded, it's a good base to start out your evening. There is a very popular happy ... More on Frommers

Don't get here too early. This place doesn't really swing into action till around 3am, by which time it's the hottest scene in Madrid. Steel doors with steel vines open up to reveal a wildly campy scene that attracts a 90% gay ... More on Frommers

This turn-of-the-20th-century cafe attracts a diverse clientele, including a large number of gay men and lesbians. It's one of the city's most popular gathering spots for drinks and conversation. Open Sunday through Thursday from ... More on Frommers

This is the major gay bar of Madrid, in the center of the Chueca district. A guard will open the door to a large room -- painted, as you might expect, black and white. A disco is in the basement, but the street-level bar is the ... More on Frommers

As if you didn't already know by its namesake, this cafe stages the best drag strip shows in town, a combination of local and foreign divas "falling in love again" like the great Marlene herself. It remains Barcelona's most popular ... More on Frommers

This is a genuine multifaceted venue located in a turn-of-the-20th-century ballroom -- Tuesdays it's an alternative cinema, Thursdays it's a funk club, sometimes they have rock concerts, Sundays they have a hugely popular gay night, ... More on Frommers

The EuroGames or the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Championships is a major event in the gay, lesbian and transgender communities. Not just an athletic event, this fest aims to help spread awareness and acceptance of these communities ... More on Yahoo! Travel