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Andalusia is one of the favourite destinations of the LGBTI In 50s and 60s, Torremolinos was, in addition to being a tourist The sun and beach tourism that Andalusia offers is one of the Andalusia is a land of contrasts and traditions that invites community. This is no accident. It has historically been a attraction for those seeking the sun and the beach, a model for great attractions for LGBTI travellers from around the world. There visitors to mix with the people of its land and enjoy its festivals homeland, a hospitable and tolerant region, capable of social and cultural development. There was a cosmopolitan and are more than 900 km of coastline bathed by the waters of the firsthand. There are more than 3,000 festive events that recognising the plurality of people who inhabit it and of those who multicultural atmosphere that attracted foreign tourists and Atlantic and the Mediterranean, with beaches noted for quality of highlight the cheerful and outgoing character of Andalusians. choose it to spend their free time there. world-famous film and showbiz celebrities en masse. their waters and their environmental values. You can also enjoy Carnivals such as that at Cadiz (which was declared of them at any time of the year thanks to the region's special International Tourist Interest) flood streets with colour which A good example of its commitment is one of the first It was a redoubt of freedom in Franco's Spain that soon became a climate, with an average temperature of 16ºC and a perennial soon after and throughout the region will see the processions of is the regulatory framework that it countries, after Belgium pioneer meeting point for homosexuals from all over Europe. luminosity, the result of its 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. thrones and floats of the Andalusian Holy Week, which is of Santa Justa Station Seville has developed, which complements and the Netherlands, to There, the first gay bar in the country, Tony's Bar, was opened in great artistic value. the national social context, with the pass same-sex marriage 1962, alongside other legendary bars in the now-disappeared The variety of Andalusian beaches can be seen on region's five passing of same-sex marriage legislation Andalusia is a well-connected region, with a magnificent Pasaje Begoña, now called Pasaje Gil Vicente, which will soon Experience the endless Andalusian night, feel its rhythm and coasts: from the golden and fine sand beaches of the Costa de la The smell of incense soon gives way to the sounds of flamenco legislation. In 2014, Andalusia transport network by air, sea and land that allows visitors to move regain its name thanks to an initiative of the municipality of discover the best nightlife venues where you can enjoy the party Luz (in Huelva and Cadiz), to the famous beaches of the Costa del that are heard at the stands of fairs as popular as the April Fair

pushed through the Comprehensive Law on Transsexuality and around the region quickly and easily. It has six airports, five of Torremolinos. This alley in the town centre, which until the 70s was and meet people, in an atmosphere of freedom where diversity Sol (Malaga), from the warm beaches of the Costa Tropical in Seville and the Jerez de la Frontera Horse Fair. Spring brings

in 2017 the Law that guarantees the rights, equal treatment and them international (Malaga-, Seville, Jerez de la a leading international nightspot, has also been declared a Place and respect for different sexual orientations prevail. Many of (Granada) to the virgin beaches of the Costa de Almería. In all of with it unmissable dates for the diary, such as the Cordobes

non-discrimination of LGBTI people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, Frontera, Almeria and Granada-Jaen) and one national (Cordoba). of Memory of Andalusia in the Congress of Deputies, thanks to a them are aimed at an LGBTI audience. them there are spaces for nudists and naturists to enjoy. Patios (Intangible Heritage of Humanity), the Crosses of

pride transsexual, and/or intersex) and their families. proposal endorsed by all the political groups and that also plans the Granada and the pilgrims of El Rocío in Almonte (Huelva) and with As well as modern highways, it has the High-Speed Train (AVE), creation of an LGBTI historical archive and a visitor centre. We can find quieter pubs and trendy bars, perhaps for a first drink The coast is also an exceptional enclave for all types of nautical Our Lady of Cabeza of Andujar (Jaen). And in August, it's worth

In this coexistence, characterised by respect for diversity, with stations in Seville, Malaga and Cordoba, and trains arriving and a chat; and other, livelier ones, to enjoy dance or electronic activities. We can go sailing from one of the Andalusian marinas, going to the Malaga Fair or Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cadiz) to

Andalusia has offered seductive options for the LGBTI community from Madrid and Barcelona. For its part, the seven Andalusian Torremolinos was the origin of the movement to make the music, with DJ sessions, where on weekends you can enjoy drag towards the Cape Trafalgar or admire the mobile dunes of Doñana see the beautiful spectacle of the Horse Racing on the beach, Andalusia with a large number of top-quality tourist resources such as cruise ports ( Bay, Almeria, Cadiz Bay, Huelva, Malaga, community visible and continues to be a leader in LGBTI tourism. and quick-change shows. Other options are clubs with live music, Park; watch cetaceans in the Strait of ; scuba dive in the with the Doñana reserve as a backdrop. hotels, beaches, spas, restaurants, shops, museums, leisure Motril-Granada and Seville) offer unique tourist attractions very It is the site of the first LGBTI hotel in Andalusia (the largest in lively terraces or even beach bars to continue enjoying the beach waters of Cape Gata or windsurf on the beaches of the Ensenada centres and pride festivals that have had a great impact on the close to their docking points. Europe), which is a major attraction for visitors who come to this into the night. de Valdevaqueros and Los Lances (Cadiz). national and international scene. town in the Malaga region to enjoy its popular gay festivals and

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Sport and nature go hand in hand in a region like Andalusia, Andalusia has a wide range of accommodation, much of which Andalusia offers numerous spaces for LGBTI tourists to relax More and more events directly linked to the LGBTI community are which has protected natural areas as valuable as Doñana and has the Gay-Friendly badge that certifies that they provide a their body and mind. To the facilities with spa and thermal held in Andalusia, with it being a first-class tourist destination. The with a diversity of landscapes that range from the warm tolerant environment for the community. In addition, another of circuits that have hotels and centres specialising in health and best example are Pride festivals, which feature prominently in the Guadalquivir Valley, to the lush mountain ranges of medium-height the most significant and important characteristics of the beauty, the region adds its spas located in natural environments, national and international scene, such as LGBTI Pride Seville, and high mountains, volcanic landscapes to the white peaks of the Andalusian hotel sector, which makes it competitive, is its in mountain areas or near the beach. Warm and welcoming, they Pride or Pride Torremolinos, which is now one of the Sierra Nevada. They have become the setting got rural and inland excellent value for money. A variety of options that will allow the offer bespoke treatments and have all kinds of services so you three main pride festivals in Spain alongside those in Madrid and tourism that is increasingly fashionable among the LGBTI customer to make their reservation based on their tastes and can feel right at home. Maspalomas. community, which seeks another type of tourist experience that budget. complements that of large cities such as Seville, Cordoba, With the experience in a Hammam or Arab Bath, an inheritance In the Andalusian cultural calendar, there are also an important Granada, Torremolinos or . Thus, the LGBTI tourist can find modern and avant-garde urban of Andalusia's past, the visitor will enjoy incomparable sensations, place for LGBTI-themed contests and festivals such as Andalesgai hotels next to other more monumental and historic ones, designer either in its waters with different temperatures, in the massage (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Film Festival of Andalusia); Andalusia offers endless possibilities for active leisure: hiking holiday apartments, hostels, luxurious resorts with spas, hostels rooms or by taking tea at the end of a relaxing session. There are Togaytherland, an innovative LGBTI culture and leisure festival in through the Sierra de Grazalema, Greenways, MTB routes, with a special charm, rural houses ideal for a weekend getaway also saunas and Turkish baths that are more focused on the Andalusia; and the Pride Culture Festival, which aims to be a canyoning in the Río Verde, and even singular cave houses. Alhambra of Granada LGBTI audience. benchmark for the performing, audiovisual, plastic, literary and climbing, caving, air sports, river Rural and inland tourism is artistic arts as a means to make LGBTI culture visible. activities, skiing in the Sierra gaining ground among the Nevada Station... And for quieter LGBTI community from the Andalusia has a rich and healthy cuisine rooted in tradition and in Andalusia has an extensive cultural heritage of incalculable artistic UNESCO people, what better way to sun and the beach high quality products such as olive oil, but which has made a value that has been recognised by , with the inclusion in the World Heritage JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA discover the local colour of the decisive commitment to innovation and modernisation in recent list of monumental jewels such as the Alhambra, Consejería de Turismo, Regeneración, towns of the Serranía de (Malaga), the White Villages of years, with the help of creative Andalusians chefs recognised by Generalife and the Albaicín of Granada; the Historic Centre of Justicia y Administración Local Cadiz, the Alpujarras of Granada and Almeria and the Sierra de the prestigious Michelin Guide. Cordoba, including the Mosque-Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter; Empresa Pública para la Gestión Aracena in Huelva. the Cathedral, Alcazar and the Archive of the Indies of Seville; the del Turismo y del Deporte de Andalucía, S.A. Renaissance Monumental Ensembles of Ubeda and Baeza; the C/ Compañía, 40. The recipe book is long and imaginative. The best way to approach it is to try small portions of its cuisine as a tapa, a widespread Dolmens Site, the Caliphate City of Madinat Al-Zahra and 29008 Málaga the Rock Art of the Mediterranean Arch of the Iberian Peninsula. www.andalucia.org culinary custom in the region that can be tried throughout the year in traditional local bars, taverns, restaurants, gourmet markets, great artists and and so on. The homeland of Numerous routes invite writers such as Velázquez, Murillo, visitors to discover the In some areas of Andalusia tapas are served Alberti, Juan Ramón Jiménez, Lorca traditions and cultural and Picasso, among many others, the for free when ordering a drink heritage of Andalusia region also has some of the best museums For those curious food lovers who want to discover at first hand the in the country such as the raw materials on which Andalusian dishes are based, we suggest Museum of Fine Arts in Seville, considered the the country's second that they go on one of the gastronomic tours around the region, art gallery, the Malaga Museum, the Picasso Museum and the faithfully tracing the contours of Andalusian cuisine through its avant-garde Pompidou Centre, both also in Malaga. most representative products: wine, oil, rice, ham or almadraba tuna. Another way of approaching the enormous cultural wealth of this land is through the routes that run through its towns and cities, inviting visitors to discover its traditions, popular architecture and iconic places. Highlights include the itineraries of the Roman Betica, The Andalusian Legacy, the Route of the Castles and Battles, Journey to the Time of the Iberians or the Columbian Places, among others. The poet and playwright Federico García Lorca has his own cultural route that runs from his home at Fuente Vaqueros to the scene of his death at Alfacar. The tourist leaflets from Andalusia made of paper have FSC® certification (Forest Stewardship Council®), in order to provide Cerro del Hierro (Seville)

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