Guide to Barcelona

In the heart of Barcelona, Gaixample, a blend of “gay” and “Eixample”, is the city’s best-known LGBTQ+ nightlife area. Around Muntaner, Casanova and Consell de Cent streets, you’ll find plenty of gay bars, restaurants and nightclubs, from relaxed places for a drink to clubs where you can dance into the early hours.

Located on Platja de la Mar Bella, one of Barcelona's most gay-friendly beaches, Guingueta BeGay is a beach bar where you can enjoy drinks, grab a bite and rent sun loungers. Right nearby is a traditionally nudist section, with a relaxed, predominantly LGBTQ+ atmosphere that welcomes everyone.

Located in the Poblenou area, Mar Bella is one of Barcelona's most LGBTQ+ beaches. It's particularly known for its clothing-optional section, popular with the gay community. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with sports facilities and beach bars, including Guingueta BeGay.

TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel is a hetero-friendly hotel in Eixample, close to Barcelona's gay district, known as Gayxample. Primarily designed with the LGBTQ+ community in mind, it welcomes everyone in an inclusive atmosphere. The hotel features a rooftop pool, a sauna and wellness facilities. The group also has another property in the neighbourhood, Axel Hotel Barcelona.

An icon of Barcelona, the Sagrada Família is a basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí, with construction beginning in 1882. Its intricately sculpted façades depict biblical scenes, while inside, tree-like columns and colourful stained-glass windows create spectacular effects of light. A truly distinctive architectural landmark that continues to evolve more than a century after construction began.