Palma de Mallorca

Palma is more than the gateway to Mallorca’s beaches – the island’s capital has a small but warm-hearted queer scene between the Old Town and Santa Catalina. Locals, residents from all over Europe and holidaymakers mingle here in a relaxed, Mediterranean nightlife.

The scene

Since the legendary Black Cat club closed, the scene is now spread across a few well-attended venues. At weekends, The2 Palma near Plaça d’Espanya is the central meeting point, with drag and music. For local flair, head to the cult bar Bar Flexas in the Old Town, while Marcela in Santa Catalina serves up burgers, cocktails and karaoke. Those looking for cruising will find it at DARK Cruising Bar.

When to go?

  • June – Orgull Palma: Pride celebrations and a march around 28 June (check the date with the organisers).
  • July – Flexas anniversary party: Bar Flexas’s annual summer party is regarded as the unofficial start of Pride season (check the date with the organisers).

Our favourites

  • Bar Flexas – cult status, kitsch and real locals

Tours & activities in Palma de Mallorca

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Practical tips

  • The2 is only open on Fridays and Saturdays – during the week the scene is quiet.
  • Es Trenc beach in the south of the island has a well-known nudist and gay section; a hire car helps.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Please check event dates with the organisers each year.

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Places in Palma de Mallorca

Nightlife

PubBar FlexasCult bar · Palma old townFounded in 1944 and revived in 2004: Bar Flexas is a charming, slightly kitschy institution with vermouth, tapas and the legendary anniversary…Fetish & Leather BarDARK Cruising BarCruising bar · Palma centreA large bar area and behind it a darkroom, cabins, maze, sling and showers: DARK is Palma's cruising bar in the centre,…Fetish & Leather BarFucktory PalmaCruising club · Palma de Mallorca Son Fuster / NorteA cruising club for men in a converted factory building north of Palma's centre. Known for theme nights with changing dress codes…BarMarcelaQueer bar · Palma Santa CatalinaBurgers, including vegetarian ones, cocktails and music in the evening: the queer-run Marcela in the Santa Catalina district is one of Palma's…BarThe2 PalmaGay pub · Palma Plaça d'EspanyaMusic sets, drag shows and theme nights, but only on Fridays and Saturdays: The2 near the Plaça d'Espanya has been one of…

Stay

HotelHotel AraxaPalma Son ArmadansThe Hotel Araxa is a quiet, adults-only three-star hotel with garden, pool and spa in the residential area above the Paseo Marítimo.…HotelHotel ArtmadamsPalma Santa CatalinaThe Artmadams is a four-star design hotel on the edge of Santa Catalina, Palma's trendy nightlife district. It can be booked on…HotelHotel SaratogaPalma de Mallorca Centre / Passeig de MallorcaA four-star city hotel on the Passeig de Mallorca with a rooftop pool above the city. Travel Gay describes it as popular…GuesthouseThe Boc Hostels PalmaHostel · Palma CentroThe Boc Hostels Palma is a simple, sociable hostel north of the Plaça d'Espanya. It can be booked via misterb&b, where it…

Food & Café

RestaurantCurtis & Grace Italo American Bespoke Bistro BarBistro bar · Palma de Mallorca CentreA small gay-run bistro bar in Palma's old town. The kitchen combines Southern influences from Mississippi with Sicilian recipes.

FAQ: Palma de Mallorca

Which gay bars and clubs are there in Palma de Mallorca?

The Atlas currently lists 5 bars and clubs in Palma de Mallorca, including Bar Flexas, The2 Palma, DARK Cruising Bar and Fucktory Palma. Each listing has the address, opening hours and our take on the place.

Is there a gay sauna in Palma de Mallorca?

There is currently no gay sauna listed for Palma de Mallorca in the Atlas. Know one? Let us know via the contact form.

Which gay-friendly hotels are there in Palma de Mallorca?

Recommended options include Hotel Araxa, Hotel Artmadams, Hotel Saratoga and The Boc Hostels Palma.