LGBTQ+ in Spain

Spain sits at the top of the Rainbow Map 2026, with the highest score in Europe for LGBTI laws and policies.

Spain has been recognised as Best LGBTQ+ Tourist Destination at the Spartacus Travel Awards 2026, according to an announcement by the Embassy of Spain in the UK. The recognition reinforces Spain’s long-standing position as one of Europe’s most open and inclusive destinations for LGBTQ+ travelle

Spain’s Pride celebrations are a vibrant expression of visibility and community, lighting up cities and coastal towns between May and November.

Madrid throws one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the world, and Madrid Orgullo (MADO) 2026 is set to fill the city with colour, music and political energy once again.

For anyone searching for the best place to live in Spain for LGBTQ+ newcomers, International Living points to four places, picked for their balance of safety, services and a sense of belonging.

The long-awaited 2024 Pride party will be held in Madrid on 6 July. Beyond the capital's LGBTIQ+-friendly neighbourhoods, such as Chueca or Lavapiés, we analyse the housing market in popular LGBT tourist destinations such as Sitges (Barcelona), Torremolinos (Malaga), Cadiz or Maspalomas (Gran Canaria).

After its cancellation in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people are asking if Madrid Pride 2021 is cancelled. The good news is that Madrid Pride 2021 has been less affected by COVID and will go ahead in reduced form and with COVID restrictions in place.

Pride 2019 is nearly upon us and Spain is busy putting on its best rainbow-coloured party clothes to celebrate.

The Gay Pride Parade in Barcelona When: 23rd–30th June 2018 Where: Barcelona, Spain Website: pridebarcelona.org Barcelona Gay Pride is a colourful party that normally takes place between the end of June and the beginning of July, this year the week from 23rd to 30th June.