If the Gay Pride party was already a date to highlight in yellow phosphorous in the Madrid calendar, this year the incentive to extend it worldwide was added. The World Pride Madrid 2017 has been without a doubt a success in impact for the group, but did you know that Ibiza is also a benchmark in gay tourism in our country? Maybe until now you would only have associated it mentally with a lively nightlife, paradisiacal beaches and enviable natural spaces, but if you are gay, lesbian, transsexual or bisexual, this island is waiting for you with open arms. We tell you why!

The most popular of the Pitiusas showed in an early way (in comparison with the rest of Spanish cities and according to the political situation of the country) its “openness” and this is attested by the hippie community that since the 60s settled in Ibiza and , after several generations, still residing there. The island stands out for its relaxed, casual and tremendously social nature. In such a context, there is no room for discrimination and confrontation: each individual is free to express their sexuality without any type of attachment or fear.

The arrival of foreign tourists to Ibiza was one of the reasons why nightclubs began to proliferate on the island. There is no “gay neighborhood” as Chueca can be considered in Madrid, since these places are scattered around Ibiza.

In the case of looking for a particular beach to be “at home” or less inhibited by prying eyes and / or homophobic, the best known alternative is Es Cavallet, although there are others like Figueretas. Es Cavallet is a nudist – we all know that those who agree with nudism are generally very friendly – and it is especially popular among boys.

On this beach you can find the chiringuito and Chiringay restaurant, in which a multicolored flag flies that serves as a reference to know that you have reached the place you are looking for (there is a 20 minute walk from the car park to get to the most liberal part of the beach). Chiringay is an iconic place for the group on the island and is a must on your trip to Ibiza. For its part, Figueretas has Chaos, also very famous and close to the Hotel Cenit. Although the whole island is open in each of its corners, there are those who say that there is a greater concentration of gay culture and environment in the south.

If what we tell you has encouraged you to give the push and finally you opt for Ibiza, you should know that your little sister, Formentera, is also a place that you should not miss if you are looking for quieter spaces to enjoy with beaches and dream coves Access is limited by sea and a fast and economical transportation option are our ferries. Reserve your place and start your adventure in Ibiza and Formentera!