Homosexual Friendly Places in the Canaries

Homosexual Friendly Places in the Canaries

by Catherine McCulloch

Of all the places in Spain, the Canaries is particularly notorious for catering to the gay lifestyle. With plenty of activities and hotspots to frequent throughout the islands, there's no excuse not to go on a trip this summer and experience the Canary Islands at their most festive. With friendly people everywhere, an upbeat atmosphere and plenty of sun, it's an ideal destination for a carefree holiday.

The main event being Gay Pride, taking place each May, with the next one scheduled for May 6-12 2013. The huge celebration features live music acts, foam parties and other activities including crowning Miss Lesbian Gran Canaria or Mr Gay Gran Canaria.

Watch the king and queen of the festival as they are crowned on the beach alongside the thousands of visitors who make the journey every year, and don't forget the parade, where you can go all out with your costumes. In fact, it's encouraged.

In 2012, there was also a charity gala which raised money for the fight against AIDS. It was the seventh annual gala, so is likely to be running again next year and is worth visiting as it's fun and goes towards a good cause. At the end, there is a ceremony where candles are lit to form a figure in the shape of the AIDS awareness ribbon to honour the memory of those who are suffering from the disease or those who have died from it.

But Gran Canaria isn't the only island that caters towards the gay and lesbian lifestyle. Every March to February, a carnival takes place in Tenerife, some describe it as 'second to Rio'. Every town on the island celebrates it, but some of the most exciting festivities take place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Puerto de la Cruz. Think parades, competitions, fancy dress, great food, live music and a buzzing atmosphere! Not your typical beach holiday, with so much to choose from, you'll never be bored.



Cathy Mack is a travel writer who frequently goes on trips to the Canary Islands. <a href="http://www.mytravel.com/canaries-holidays">Click here</a> for great discounts on places to stay around the island from <a href="http://www.mytravel.com/gran-canaria-holidays"> www.mytravel.com</a>.

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