If you are crazy about shopping you can go to Gran Via, the heart of the city where you will find any kind of brand from Zara to the most luxurious one.

Is football your thing? Real Madrid is one of the most famous teams in Europe and its home is Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. And if you don’t have a ticket for the game you can still enjoy it from one of the vibrant bars in the stadium district. They are characterized by a friendly stuff and welcoming supporters!

If you feel like going to a show you won’t be disappointed. There are many good musicals including “The Lion King” and “Fame”. If you like theatre you should definitely check out the program of Teatro Real where every year very great artists are invited from all over the world. If you like dance in particular you should have a look at the website of  Compañia Nacional de Danzathat regularly performs in the city. You will also find great shows at Teatro Canal. If you are Madrid you just have to visit the incredible museums that this city offers with some of the best masterpieces in the world! El Prado is certainly the most famous one but my favourite will always be the Reina Sofia Museum where you will find breath taking works by Picasso, Dalì and many others. If you get tired of the city life and want to find some peace you can relax in the beautiful park “El Retiro”. Enjoy a walk in the nature or rent a boat at the lake to have the most romantic date with your partner. About the weather, I have been there in September and I have to say, even if I was a bit worried to boil, the temperature was perfect: it was sunny but at the same time not too hot, very enjoyable.

Madrid is the best example of a modern, inclusive society. What I love about this city is that there are no labels and even though you there is “gay district”, it’s not like in some other cities where that is the only place where you can be yourself. At the end you will find straight couples in gay bars, gay guys flirting in straight bars… there is really no distinction, a total freedom and acceptance that you can find only in a few places. It’s hard to explain with words the high that this city gives to you, the only way you can understand is to try it on your skin.

Have a great gay getaway in the capotal of Spain!

Article wrote by Antonio. B (a member of our community)