Granada Gay Travel Guide – Bars, Clubs, Cafes

About Granada and its gay life

When you come to Granada in Spain it is very likely you come to see the Alhambra, the overwhelming palace and fortress of the Moorish rulers in the 14th century. Maybe you come also to see the Albaicín and Sacromonte quarters, the Arabic shops and cafés, the Cathedral and other sights. Or maybe you come to simply enjoy the beautiful views from the hills and the fresh winds from the snow covered mountains.

But probably you don't come primarly for Granada's gay scene which of course can't be compared with Barcelona and Madrid. Nevertheless there are some gay and gay-friendly bars and clubs in the city. Granada is a university town with many young, open-minded students. And both the public and official attitude towards gays and lesbians in Spain has dramaticly changed for the better in the last ten years. Thus, besides of some pure gay bars and clubs you will find quite a few gay-friendly bars and mixed clubs in Granada.

Last but not least the most famous gay son of Granada must be mentioned here: the writer Federico García Lorca, who was killed by the Nationalists during the first days of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. His summer house at Calle Virgen Blanca in Parque Federico García Lorca is a museum now and can be visited every day except Mondays. [ Map: Granada, Casa-Museo Federico Garcia Lorca ]