Gay mykonos 2022
From vibrant queer nightlife to jaw-dropping beaches, there’s a reason LGBTQIA+ holidaymakers flock to this Greek island
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Not to brag, but I am in paradise. Super Paradise to be precise. It’s the most gay-friendly beach in Mykonos and it genuinely lives up to the name. Nestled in a picturesque cove, it’s nothing short of spectacular. Golden sand, majestic cliffs and let me tell you about that ocean. The Aegean Sea is another level: crystal clear fluid and the dreamiest shade of turquoise. Its tall salt content means I can effortlessly float on the surface, gazing up at the view and feeling utterly blissed out.
I’m here on the island for a few days with my partner. With its breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant gay scene, Mykonos has long been a favourite among gay holidaymakers. In this year’s Expedia LGBTQ+ Summer Explore Outlook, it is listed as one of the top beach escapes. Even before Greece legalised lgbtq+ marriage and adoption in 2024, Mykonos was acknowledged for being queer-inclusive. I’m excited to discover what it has to propose and how we really feel here as a lesbian couple. I’m also just delighted to acquire away f
Life is one giant, rainbow-coloured celebration in Gay Mykonos
With DJs playing live even in the supermarket, you can move, flirt and craft new friends 24/7. In Gay Mykonos anything can, and indeed does, arise –though mercifully stays here!
With a signature mix of breathtaking beaches, award-winning restaurants, extravagant boutiques, iconic 5-star luxury hotels, white-glove services and dusk to dawn champagne-drenched parties, Mykonos has been the playground of the hedonistic-seeking jet-set since the 1970s. This is when the international gay community began to flow in too. Inspired by Jackie Kennedy Onassis, their quintessential style icon –and one of the island’s greatest fans, they were among the first to discover a taboo-less, safe haven, where no judgement was held, least of all on the basis of one’s sexuality.
Awe-inspiring scenery and open-minded populace aside, there was another critical lure: And it was no other than Mykonos’ one-of-a-kind, rose-gold glow, which makes even the most hungover, sleepless and sunburnt among us glance beautiful. Ask any local and they’ll tell you this is directly comparable to the neighbouring island of Delos –the sacred isle up
Greece Gay Guide
For many queer travellers, Gay Greece is related to a certain island, the queen of gay life: Mykonos. Gay life in Greece, whatsoever, is much more than that. Greece has been developed so much the last years, that it is actually among the most liberal countries in Southeast Europe.
The Greek male lover community enjoys the majority of the gay rights, including cohabitation, while it's fully protected by the government. Overall, Greek people are gay-friendly and familiar with gay lifestyle (especially in Athens and Mykonos), however, older generations are still coping with it.
The active gay community of Greece has led to the creation of a vivid male lover scene in many major destinations, while its reputation among the gay travelers has been highly increased the last years. It's also a popular stop for various lgbtq+ cruises as well as Europe's homosexual mecca for summer holidays. Let's discover some of the most gay-popular destinations in Greece.
Gay Athens is about same-sex attracted clubbing, sightseeing, and making new contacts. The municipality boasts the most organized gay scene in Greece and its en
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