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Palma: Welcome to Summerland!

Gay Local Tips in Palma de Mallorca

Palma: Welcome to Summerland!

Meet Vicente! A tireless traveler and who has lots of information to give about Mallorca: beaches, nightlife, restaurants ... Hear his tips!

 

What makes Palma a favorite gay destination?

Palma is the capital of the island of Mallorca, one of the tourist destinations preferred by gay travelers from all over the world. The city of Palma has an interesting cultural activity, as well as a lively gay nightlife with a variety of bars, cafes, discos and restaurants. Palma is also the ideal starting point to approach the paradisiacal gay beaches of the island of Majorca like Playa de Muro or El Mago ... The island also enjoys an excellent climate all year round.

 

What is the best gay event that takes place in Palma?

Pride is celebrated every June 28th with parades and demonstrations during that day. But without a doubt, the biggest gay party is the one held on the first Friday of July in Parc de la Mar (next to the cathedral), organized by the Flexas Bar. Every year, thousands of people come to this festival where you can dance and have fun from early in the afternoon until late at night. The most important artists of the local and national gay scene perform every year in this festival.

 

What is your favorite gay establishment to grab a bite for lunch? Or a nice dinner?

One of the best gay restaurants to eat or have tapas is without certainly the Michel Bar, in the neighborhood of Gomila. In this bar, you have a good breakfast  as well as enjoy its menu of the day (2 courses + desserts and drinks for less than 10 euros)  or get an à la carte choice. The prices are very affordable and they offer high quality food. The owners and their cook are a fantastic and fun people.

 

Best gay bar for a cheap beer?

The The2 bar is one of the best bars for a good cold beer or a drink. The prices are quite affordable and currently in the city it is one of the must-go places. They have very good music and offer performances of drag queens during the weekends. 

 

Best gay bar for a refreshing cocktail?

The Flexas Bar is one of the best bars where you can have a cocktail or glass of wine during the day. It's open even in the morning and usually close after midnight.

 

Which famous LGBTQ personality is from Palma?

Palma is the hometown of many famous singers, actors or artists. One of the most famous gay divas in Spain and that has fixed its residence in the city is La terremoto de Alcorcón. She is also the owner of the Flexas Bar, where it is easy to see her sometimes serving customers as a waitress.

 

Ready to go dancing--what is the best gay dance club?

Best gay club for dance house music until very late is La Demence, in Santa Catalina neighbourhood. 

 

Which gay bar offers the best happy hour on a Wednesday?

It's not usual to do this in our city --we are mediterraneans ;)

 

Where to start a gay tour in Palma?

The area of Santa Catalina, and from there walk to the old part of town La lonja, taking a coffee in a gay cafe called El Coto.

 

Best place to socialize with the local gay community?

For sure the best place to know local people is the beach. There are many around the city. Local gay people use to spend many time on the beach when the sun is shining.

 

How gay-friendly is Palma?

Palma as the entire Spain is very open-minded. All bars and restaurants are gay-friendly and people is always kind and helpful. LGBT community is always welcome here.

 

A gay place for brunch on weekends?

Bar Coto is a very good place to eat someting and seat at the terrace. But really, to get an insight just pay attention to how people lives around here and enjoy what the city has to offer. 

 

What are your favourite gay venues in Palma?

The bar terraces at old town, the small nude gay beach in porto Pi, the mountains around for hicking, and the markets.

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