Algarve gay beaches


Algarve Gay Guide

Located in the southernmost part of Portugal, Algarve is distinguished by its gay-friendly attitude. The locals are overall very acceptant towards the gay travelers, while the local gay community is very active and open. 

The best season for a gay traveler to visit Algarve is, of course, summer. As it is a region quite known for its beautiful beaches, the majority of the visitors care for to visit it during the months of July, August, and September.

The gay scene of Algarve is somewhat organized, with some of its towns featuring at least one gay bar, where you can relax and discuss with the locals. In Albufeira, the liveliest town in Algarve, you will find CONNECTION Bar, while in Portimao, you will find the traditional 'The Loft' Bar,  

Being a coastal region, there are actually several beaches popular to the gay and lesbian audience in Algarve. Some of the most widespread ones include Praia Verde, Praia da Manta Rota, Praia carry out Barri&nb

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Gay Acceptance

Algarve is a region in Portugal so it's only natural to be considered gay-friendly destination. In Portugal, the LGBT community is almost fully accepted and many laws have been granted to shield it! There is no reason at all to stress about harassments due to your sexual orientation! 

Gay Events

There aren't any particularly renowned gay events or festivals happening in Algarve, but the local gay clubs and cafe sometimes organize some very good gay parties. So, it is not very tough to find a gay party when you visit Algarve!

Gay Beaches

There aren't any exclusively gay beaches in Algarve; there are several beaches though, usually nudist and isolated, which are more attractive to the LGBT community. The beaches that harvest the biggest amount of gay people are:

  • Praia Grande is one of the foremost gay beaches in the region. It's the easiest usable beach and it offers excellent swimming conditions! Extreme sexual actions aren't allowed!
  • Praia Verde is an appealing beach

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    This gay beach is both referred to as Quinta carry out Lago or Faro Island, depending on how you fetch to it. The beach itself is a large stretch of beach running for several kilometres from Faro Island to Quarteira and further.

    The gay beach is located between Quinta do Lago and Faro Island beaches. This gay beach is place in the middle of a innate reserve and in Spring and prior September, you will be able to see spectacular groups of migrating birds and wild ducks. Also nearby lies Faro airport, making this beach a plane-spotter's paradise!

    The gay beach stretches for a long distance along a massive sand dune crowned by wild vegetation and overlooking the inland salt river running parallel to the beach and separating the beach from the mainland (hence the beach also being called Faro Island, as the beach is only accessible by a bridge on both Faro and Quinta do Lago sides).

    Being a drawn-out and isolated beach, nude swimming and al fresco sex is commonplace. Cruising takes place on the top of the dune as well as along the beach. It is advisable to stay on the Quinta do Lago side of the be