Gran Canaria is the number one winter destination for gay holidaymakers. In the south of the island, in Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas, it’s warm all year round – and the scene is concentrated almost entirely in one place.
The scene at a glance
Yumbo Centrum – a shopping centre by day, and by night the heart of the scene, with dozens of bars and clubs over several floors.
Maspalomas Dunes – the beach between Playa del Inglés and the lighthouse is a popular meeting place.
Good to know
Maspalomas Pride in May and Winter Pride in November are the big dates. In the high season from October to April it’s worth booking accommodation early.
Queer city tours
Want to get to know the scene during the day too? A tour with local guides is a great way to do it:
- Comedy drag dinner show – dinner with a drag show, 4.7 ★
Tours & activities in Gran Canaria
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Places in Gran Canaria
Nightlife
BarAdonis BarMaspalomas Yumbo CentrumIn the Yumbo since 1996 and, for many regulars, a reason in itself to come back to Gran Canaria every year: the…BarBar JuniorGay bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésSmall, Dutch-run gay bar in the Yumbo Centrum with a terrace onto the passage. Guests come here for drinks and conversation before…BarBar Na’UndGay bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésGerman gay bar with a small dance floor on the first floor of the Yumbo Centrum. It mainly attracts an older, European…Cocktail BarBar PeppermintCocktail bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésPink cocktail bar on the ground floor of the Yumbo Centrum, run by a French gay couple. Known for its mojitos.BarBärenhöhleBear bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésOne of the oldest bear bars in the Yumbo Centrum, with a relaxed atmosphere and low prices.BarBuddies BarGay bar & restaurant · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésLong-standing, gay-run bar with a kitchen on the ground floor of the Yumbo Centrum. It’s open from morning until late at night.Karaoke & Drag BarCentre Stage BarKaraoke bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésSmall gay karaoke bar on the second floor of the Yumbo Centrum. Guests sing themselves, plus show tunes and party music.Karaoke & Drag BarChez Funny BoysDrag bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésShow bar in the Yumbo Centrum with interactive drag comedy and a large terrace. If you sit at the front, you’ll quickly…BarCoco LocoLate-night bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésLate-night bar on the second floor of the Yumbo Centrum next to Terry's Show Bar. It fills up when the clubs close…Fetish & Leather BarCruise BarCruising bar · Maspalomas Yumbo CentrumA terrace, a bar counter and behind it a maze, cabins and darkrooms: the Cruise Bar in the Yumbo Centrum has been…BarEden BarTerrace bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésBar in the Yumbo Centrum with a large terrace from which you can follow the bustle between the bars.Cocktail BarEiffel BarCocktail bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésFrench-run gay cocktail bar on the ground floor of the Yumbo Centrum since 2011. Known for French wines, champagne and cheap cocktails.BarFiction BarGay bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésEasy-going gay bar with a terrace on the ground floor of the Yumbo Centrum, open from midday to 4 am. Happy hour,…PubHummel Hummel BarBar · Maspalomas Yumbo CentrumA regulars' table atmosphere with a large terrace, good cappuccino and cocktails: the Hummel Hummel Bar is a gay bar for a…BarMacho Macho bei AndreGay bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésSmall, Dutch-run gay bar in the Yumbo Centrum with schlager music, since 1996.ClubMantrixMaspalomas Yumbo CentrumHouse, resident DJs, a darkroom and a terrace: Mantrix on the fourth floor of the Yumbo Centrum is the biggest gay club…BarMardi GrasGay bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésGay bar on the ground floor of the Yumbo Centrum since 2016. Known for cocktail deals, brunch and themed nights.ClubMykonosGay club · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésOne of the largest and oldest gay clubs in the Yumbo Centrum, next to Tubos. Popular with a younger crowd, with a…Fetish & Leather BarNoxonFetish cruising bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésFetish and cruising bar of around 200 m² on the second floor of the Yumbo Centrum, with a terrace and themed nights.BarParrots Pub Gran CanariaGay bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésGay bar with a terrace on the ground floor of the Yumbo Centrum, an offshoot of Parrots in Sitges. Around 50 cocktails,…Fetish & Leather BarReds ClubCruising club · Maspalomas Playa del InglésCruising and fetish club on two floors in the Barbados complex, about 400 m from the Yumbo Centrum. Underwear or naked is…Karaoke & Drag BarRicky’s Cabaret BarCabaret & drag bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésLong-standing cabaret bar in the Yumbo Centrum with daily drag shows and karaoke beforehand.Karaoke & Drag BarSparkles Show BarDrag bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésDrag and cabaret bar on the first floor of the Yumbo Centrum with karaoke from 9 pm, two shows an evening and…BarSpartacus BarGay bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésLong-established gay bar in the Yumbo Centrum with an outdoor terrace where it’s easy to get chatting.Fetish & Leather BarStrong ConstructionCruising bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésCruising bar for men on the ground floor of the Yumbo Centrum, open until morning. Known for a younger crowd and pup…Karaoke & Drag BarTerry’s Show BarDrag bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésLong-standing drag bar on the second floor of the Yumbo Centrum with daily shows in Spanish, flamenco and comedy.Fetish & Leather BarThe FactoryCruising club · Maspalomas Playa del InglésCruising club of around 400 m² near the Yumbo Centrum. Mazes, cabins, slings and a large group bed.Fetish & Leather BarTime Off by Romeo & JulioFetish club · Maspalomas CC Cita, Playa del InglésMen-only fetish club in the basement of the Cita shopping centre, with a strict dress code and a focus on fisting.BarTom’s Cruising BarCruising bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésCruising bar on the second floor of the Yumbo Centrum, with no dress code and no entry fee. Considered a good starting…ClubTubosMaspalomas Yumbo CentrumMusic videos on big screens, a small dance floor and a balcony above the Yumbo: Tubos on the fourth floor is one…Cocktail BarWunderBarCocktail bar · Maspalomas Yumbo Centrum, Playa del InglésGerman-run gay cocktail bar in the Yumbo Centrum with a large palm-lined terrace. Known for home-made cocktails and Eurovision nights.Fetish & Leather BarZoo Men’s BarCruising bar · Maspalomas Playa del InglésMen-only cruising bar in the Barbados complex on Avenida de Tirajana, with daily changing dress codes such as Bare, Bear Night or…
Stay
ResortAqua Beach BungalowsPlaya del InglésAqua Beach Bungalows, formerly Parque Sol, is a men-only bungalow complex directly opposite the Yumbo Centrum. The walk to Gran Canaria’s gay…ResortAxelBeach MaspalomasGay resort · Maspalomas Playa del InglésThe AxelBeach Maspalomas is a hetero-friendly, adults-only resort in Playa del Inglés: a palm garden with pool, a skybar with a Saturday…ResortBirdcage ResortPlaya del InglésBirdcage calls itself a “Men’s Lifestyle Hotel”: a small gay-men-only resort with nine rooms, suites and villas, a pool, wellness and restaurant,…ResortBungalows TenesoyaPlaya del InglésTenesoya is a small bungalow complex for gay men only: twelve bungalows around a pool and sun terrace, in the middle of…ResortClub TorsoMaspalomas Campo InternacionalClub Torso is a small bungalow complex for gay men only: around a dozen bungalows around a pool with hot tub, a…HotelFahana Men OnlyPlaya del InglésFahana is a small men-only boutique hotel just a few minutes from the Yumbo Centrum: eight rooms, a heated pool and a…ResortMar Bianco Luxury ApartmentsMaspalomas Campo InternacionalMar Bianco is a modern apartment complex for gay men only: around a dozen apartments, a pool with hydromassage and whirlpools on…ResortPasión Tropical Gay ResortSan AgustínPasión Tropical is a small gay-only resort in San Agustín, just east of Playa del Inglés: bungalows and studios in a garden…ResortRainbow Golf HotelGay resort · Maspalomas golf courseRainbow Golf is a gay-run, men-only bungalow complex in a quiet, car-free neighbourhood by the Maspalomas golf course, with a heated pool,…HotelSeven Hotel and WellnessGay hotel · Maspalomas golf courseThe Seven Hotel & Wellness is a small, modern hotel for gay men only by the Maspalomas golf course, with a heated…ResortVilla AdlerPlaya del InglésVilla Adler is a small men-only complex with eight bungalows around a pool in a tropical garden, just five minutes on foot…ResortVillas BlancasMaspalomas Campo de GolfVillas Blancas is one of the classic gay complexes in the south of Gran Canaria: white villas and studios in a tropical…ResortVista Bonita Gay ResortMaspalomas SonnenlandVista Bonita is a gay and lesbian only resort above Maspalomas: duplex apartments around a heated pool, with a spa area, bar…
Beaches & Nature
Events in Gran Canaria
- 2. Nov – 9. NovPrideWinter Pride Maspalomas 2026Yumbo Centrum / Playa del Inglés (Pride Walk vom Hotel Abora Catarina zum Yumbo)
- 3. May – 10. MayPrideMaspalomas Pride by Freedom 2027Yumbo Centrum / Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas
FAQ: Gran Canaria
Which gay bars and clubs are there in Gran Canaria?
The Atlas currently lists 32 bars and clubs in Gran Canaria, including Chez Funny Boys, Sparkles Show Bar, Fiction Bar and Ricky’s Cabaret Bar. Each listing has the address, opening hours and our take on the place.
Is there a gay sauna in Gran Canaria?
There is currently no gay sauna listed for Gran Canaria in the Atlas. Know one? Let us know via the contact form.
Which gay-friendly hotels are there in Gran Canaria?
Recommended options include Vista Bonita Gay Resort, Rainbow Golf Hotel, Aqua Beach Bungalows and Fahana Men Only.