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Gran Canaria & Tenerife

Bungalows Los Almendros

Bungalows Los Almendros

Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria2+ Thomson Ratings Gay Exclusive - Mixed

You’ll find these spacious, gay-friendly apartments in the centre of Playa del Ingles. Set opposite the Yumbo Centre...

Barbados Apartments

Barbados Apartments

Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria2+ Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

You’ll find these spacious, gay-friendly apartments in the centre of Playa del Ingles. Set opposite the Yumbo Centre...

Hotel Neptuno

Hotel Neptuno

Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria4 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

The first thing to point out about Hotel Neptuno has to be its fantastic location. It’s in the middle of Playa Del Ingles...

Vital Suites Hotel & Spa

Vital Suites Hotel & Spa

Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria4 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

You couldn’t ask for a better location than the gay-friendly Vital Suites Hotel. First of all, it overlooks Maspalomas’ sand dunes...

Hotel Orotava Palace

Hotel Orotava Palace

Puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife4 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

The sprinkling of gay bars and clubs you’ll find are well-known for their warm welcomes. And because the scene’s not...

Sitges

Liberty

Liberty

Sitges, Costa Dorada 2 Thomson Ratings Gay Exclusive - Mixed

Location-wise, this hotel couldn’t be more central. You’re just five minutes from the beach, the bars and also the train station...

Tara Apartments

Tara Apartments

Sitges, Costa Dorada2 Thomson Ratings Gay Exclusive - Mixed

As the only all-gay self-catering place in Sitges, the Tara Apartments are a popular choice with both the guys and the girls...

Hotel El Cid

Hotel El Cid

Sitges, Costa Dorada2 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

One of the best things about this place is its location. It’s just five minutes from the beach, the bars and the train station...

Hotel Galeon/Hotel Pavillon

Hotel Galeon/Hotel Pavillon

Sitges, Costa Dorada3 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

You’re just a stone’s throw away from Sitges’ gay village, so there’s a lively mix of cabaret, comedy and clubs on your...

Hotel Antemare

Hotel Antemare

Sitges, Costa Dorada2+ Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

If you like combining lazy days on the beach with full-on nightlife and a side-order of exploring...

Melia Sitges

Melia Sitges

Sitges, Costa Dorada4+ Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

This hotel is ten minutes from the centre of Sitges, so it's close enough to the action to feel quite central, but far enough away...

Hotel Subur

Hotel Subur

Sitges, Costa Dorada3 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

This whitewashed number is set directly overlooking the beach, so you’re just footsteps from a golden sandy stretch...

Best Western Subur Maritim Hotel

Best Western Subur Maritim Hotel

Sitges, Costa Dorada4 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

Set in a laidback residential area, this gay-friendly hotel comes with a beach right on the doorstep...

Ibiza and Majorca

Mar y Playa Apartments

Mar y Playa Apartments

Figueretas, Ibiza3 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

These whitewashed apartments are in a ideal location, about a 15-minute walk from the heart of Ibiza Town...

Nautico Ebeso

Nautico Ebeso

Figueretas, Ibiza2+ Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

About a ten-minute walk from the heart of Ibiza Town, this beachfront hotel is in a great spot...

Es Vive

Es Vive

Ibiza Town, Ibiza3+ Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

Es Vive. It loosely translates as ‘It’s Alive’, and that’s certainly the case at this adults-only hotel...

Hotel Cenit

Hotel Cenit

Figueretas, Ibiza2 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

If you’re looking for a room with a view, the Hotel Cenit gets top marks. It’s built on a quiet hillside overlooking the sea to...

Hotel Argos

Hotel Argos

Talamanca, Ibiza4 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

If you, too, have been drawn here by world-class clubs and celebrity DJs, this hotel definitely deserves a spot on...

IBB Zurbaran

IBB Zurbaran

Palma, Majorca3 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

Set in the quiet residential area of Son Armadams, this modern, gay-friendly hotel has a pretty relaxed vibe...

Hotel Isla Mallorca

Hotel Isla Mallorca

Palma, Majorca3 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

This urban hotel has bagged an ideal spot. The beach, the harbour and the gay strip are all within easy reach...

Mykonos and Lesbos

Hotel Mascot

Hotel Mascot

Skala Eressos, Lesbos3 Thomson Ratings  Gay Exclusive - Female

This recently refurbished hotel is a favourite with lesbians. And it’s as laidback as it gets. With just ten rooms to choose...

Hotel Elysium

Hotel Elysium

Mykonos Town, Mykonos4 Thomson Ratings Gay Exclusive - Mixed

It’s the only 4-star exclusively gay accommodation in Mykonos, so if you’re looking to have a good time in style...

Apollonia Bay Hotel

Apollonia Bay Hotel

Agios Ioannis, Mykonos3 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

All sugarcube apartments with blue trimmed windows, hotels don’t come much more typically Greek than this...

Princess of Mykonos

Princess of Mykonos

Agios Stefanos, Mykonos3 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

Imagine a Greek Island hotel and it’s more than likely it’ll look like this – all whitewashed sugarcube-style buildings...

Hotel Sappho the Eressian

Hotel Sappho the Eressian

Skala Eressos, Lesbos3 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

It used to be girls-only but has recently opened its doors to guys, too, so expect a friendly mix of guests and a laidback...

Exclusive benefits with Freedom Collection

Thomson now offers our gay and lesbian travellers the security, value and choice you deserve when booking holidays.

You’ll find everything from hip hotels to budget bases in our collection from ever popular gay-friendly destinations like Gran Canaria, Sitges, Majorca, Tenerife and Ibiza to the iconic islands of Mykonos and Lesbos.

And this is just the beginning.

Gay Comfort Certified 2010

What is GayComfort?

Sometimes a holiday can become an unjustified cause of some toe-curling scenarios. You know what we mean – like the customary ‘can we please swap this twin room for a double?’ question; or worrying how staff might react to lesbians or gay men just being a couple on holidays.

GayComfort has been designed to help you navigate through all that.

In a GayComfort certified hotel you know that the hotel is not just filling in some "tick-box" to claim they are "gay friendly". Instead you know staff are specially trained to become truly "gay welcoming". It basically means staff are trained on lesbian and gay travel sensitivity issues to make you feel at home right from the moment you step into the lobby.

Is it really necessary?

Well, actually, yes. Three out of four gay travellers actively seek hotels they believe are ‘genuinely’ welcoming. And research shows most gay holidaymakers are worried about the reception they’ll receive from, well, reception - not to mention the bar staff, the housekeepers and the waiters. More and more, people are looking for confidence that their holiday will be a hassle-free experience.

Where did GayComfort come from?

It is a detailed program of education and insight developed by Out Now, leaders in promoting lesbian and gay travel. Since 1992 Out Now has been recognised by the tourism industry worldwide for its innovative work.

Is it officially recognised in any way?

Of course. GayComfort isn’t any old training – in fact, it’s officially recommended by the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA). They had this to say about it: “Out Now has developed the best gay training, accreditation and marketing programme in the world.”

So, which hotels have the stamp?

Every hotel in the Freedom range. We’ve made sure all of them have gone through the programme so you can relax and feel instantly at ease, wherever you’re staying. Isn't that how travel should be?

Gay weddings

Romantic seclusion. Chill-out champion. Party paradise. Hippy hideaway. Whatever you want to call it, or what you need to make your special day truly special to you - Ibiza is an island waiting for you.

And one thing’s for sure, as the free spirit of the Balearics, Ibiza’s an expert when it comes to lesbian and gay weddings. The island has one of the most established gay scenes in the Med and it draws thousands of same-sex couples every year, which means they are ready and waiting to give you both the warmest of welcomes to your married life together.

Civil ceremonies are conducted by civil hosts, and you can swap vows pretty much anywhere that fits your dream wedding scenario.

Tie the knot with the sand between your toes on a palm-lined beach, or pick a secluded cove well off the beaten track.

If you’re after something a bit different, your options are limited only by your imaginaton. Swap rings on a towering cliff-top, with panoramic views of the island’s coastline providing the backdrop. Opt for a beautiful garden ceremony, with colourful blooms setting the mood for romance. Or step aboard a luxurious yacht and pledge your promises as you sail together into the sunset.

And when the ceremony is over, Ibiza is a great place for carrying on the celebrations. Home to legendary bars and nightclubs, the island really knows how to throw a party.

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Gay Weddings
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