Moreover, you can find boutique and gay-friendly hotels located close to popular gay areas and hotspots, as well as unique accommodation options such as beautiful countryside villas and former palaces.
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Porto features a compact yet vibrant nightlife. The local venues of Porto attract mixed crowds, however, some bars are particularly popular for gay vacations.
The city with the most developed gay scene in Portugal is Lisbon. It is packed with a diversity of gay and gay-friendly restaurants, bars, and clubs, which can be found in Bairro Alto and Principe Real. The nightlife gets vivid from 11pm to 2am. |
The annual Lisbon Pride is very popular, as it gathers huge amounts of locals and tourists. It usually takes place in June, after the Lisbon Bear Pride that is held from May 25th to May 30th. |
The Algarve is one of the most popular gay destinations in Portugal, widely known for its breathtaking beaches and marvelous gay scene. You can experience the gay life of the Algarve all over the region, and not just in one specific town or village. |
Madeira is a top gay and lesbian destination in Portugal, where the LGBT community is widely accepted. Keep in mind that even though there are no exclusively gay venues, the most well-known night bars in Madeira are gay-friendly and open to all people. |
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