Showcasing GLBT hotspots like Madrid and Barcelona, Spain has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading gay-friendly destinations. But with the nation’s historic connections to the Catholic Church, you might ask how the pope is dealing with this blatant contradiction to Leviticus 18:22. Hate to break it to you Benedict, but in 2005 about 62% of Spanish citizens supported the legalization of gay marriages, making it the third country in the world to support equal marriages.
It is estimated that 10% of Spain’s population identifies as homosexual, meaning that a large consensus of straight people support the GLBT cause. Gay acceptance is concentrated in the larger cities, but stretches across the entire country through organizations like FELGT (Federation of Lesbians, Gays, and Transsexuals) and COLEGAS (Collective of Lesbians and Gays). Spain is considered to be a global leader in gay nightlife in both cities and smaller towns; to find gay clubs, beaches, and even saunas throughout Spain, visit www.GayIberia.com.
Check out our city-by-city coverage of the gay scene in Spain, from what's happening in Madrid and Barcelona to the 20+ gay bars of Sitges, and the hottest spots in Ibiza.
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