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Guide to gay madrid

Gay madrid

Gay pride in Madrid is at its peak with Madrid´s Chueca neighborhood boasting one of Europe´s most vibrant and international gay communities. Check out our comprehensive guide to Gay Madrid!

Plaza de Chueca

If you take line five to Chueca you will happily pop up smack-dab in the center of the Plaza de Chueca – arguably the epicenter of all things gay, not only in Madrid, but in all of Spain.

Those who have been in Madrid for more than a decade will speak of the “olden days” when Chueca was a dangerous barrio full of drugs, debauchery, and male prostitution. As you will see, this is markedly different from today as it has become a neighborhood full of drugs, debauchery, male prostitution and high property values. Yes, Chueca was gentrified. The gay community actually started living here, as opposed to just partying here, ushering in the “golden days” of juice bars, laser hair removal salons, fusion restaurants, and, of course, more pubs and clubs than any other neighborhood can boast.

In the warm months this plaza is a perfect place to begin your Chueca adventure. And, no need to feel like a tourist geek. Although visitors frequent the Plaza, it’s still very much a part of local life.

The plaza, itself, although by no means small, has a cozy feel as it is closed in on all sides by five-storey buildings. Concrete benches line the periphery, making a great vantage point for people-watching, and the center is a massive terraza (outdoor café) great for stretching out the afternoon over cañas (small beers) or cafes. The prices here are slightly higher, but not excessive.

After getting your bearings, the Plaza is within walking distance of almost all nightlife in the city. Some noteworthy spots are:

Truko: An extremely friendly girl bar. Worth checking out.

Liquid: Good for early nights until about 2 or 3. A sexy crowd, but not a bit cold.

Studio 54: Packed with the under-thirty crowd. Energetic and social.

Sunrise: Many have a soft spot for this bar -a sexy, yet smart and funny crowd.

Pausa: Chill-out bar, often packed, but good for conversation – a café by day.