A couple of weeks in the Mediterranean twin cities of Barcelona and Sitges is enough to see this destination as one of the prime LGBT places to visit or live. This journalist was easily convinced of the sites and insights for a good life here. By Richard Ammon GlobalGayz.com April 2013 Of course
The rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgendered persons in Spain have undergone several drastic changes in recent decades. Today Spain provides one of the highest degrees of liberty in the world for its LGBT community. Today, Spain is one of the six countries around the world that allows same-sex marriage and has the most progressive laws, since they also permit adoption by same-sex couples. Same-gender marriage and adoption were legalized by the Spanish Legislature under the administration of socialist prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero in 2005.
Northern Spain: Barcelona to Veruela Monastery
A drive across northern Spain from Barcelona to Bilbao passes through rolling green hills, ancient villages with southern views of the Pyrenees Mountains.
Spain – Merida
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Spain – Toledo
Toledo (population about 80,000) is a picturesque city located on a hill nearly surrounded by the River Tajo. It is layered with past civilizations from the early Romans through the Visigoths, Muslims, Christians to today’s invading tourists. The entire old city is walled into one great plien-air museum of ancient palaces, churches and fortresses mixed
Spain – Seville: Holy Week
Seville is home to over 700,000 citizens and is famous for its festivals and celebrations. During Holy week (week before Easter) Seville is host to more than fifty religious processions, six or eight a day from different parish chruches, that wend their separate ways through the city. Each one passes through the huge cathedral and
Spain – Trujillo City
Trujillo is a town of about 10,000 residents. From this small place Pizarro set off in 1502 to explore the New World. His adventures are now etched in history as leader of the conquistadores who made bloody conquest of the central American Inca empire. In his trail came a flow of Christian Spaniards to new
Spain – Seville: City
Seville is home to over 700,000 citizens and is famous for its festivals and celebrations. It’s enormous 16th century cathedral is one of the largest in the world. Next door is the sprawling palace-fortress Alcazar started in the 10th century. The old town is packed full of parks, cafes, restaurants, churches and local shops. There
Spain – Costa del Sol
The Costa del Sol in southern Spain is Europe’s winter holiday destination. Countless thousands of condos, tourists and houses crowd the beaches and inland areas. From Torremolinos to Marbella is nicknamed the ‘Gold Coast’. Read the story about gay Spain
Spain – Malaga
Malaga is an ancient port city now home to half a million people. Its Mediterranean coast lends to a casual exuberance among natives and visitors. The classic old town centers around the enormous 16th-17th century cathedral and the 11th century Alcazaba that’s next to the 8th century Castillo de Gibralfaro. More modern history is found
Spain – Segovia
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Spain – Madrid (1)
Random images from downtown Madrid beginning with numerous views inside the wondrous Archeology Museum. Then various architectural beauties such as churches, fresco facades and the king’s palace.
Spain – Rubio Village
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Spain – Seville: Alcazar
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Spain – Cordoba
Cordoba is a city of 315,000 that presents Spain’s long history as a Muslim and Christian country. The old city vibrates with cafes, restaurants, museums, landmarks and narrow streets. The ancient Mezquita (8th century Mosque, now a church) is an architectural wonder with its cross influences of Islam and Christianity. Nearby is the Alcazar that
Spain – Almagro & Calatrava
Almagro, a charming town of 14,000 declared as a Historic-Artistic Site, lies in the county of Campo de Calatrava near Ciudad Real, south of Madrid. The history of this town in La Mancha is closely linked to the history of the theatre, as one can appreciate in the Open Air Theatre, the National Theatre Museum
Spain – El Escorial
El Escorial is one of Europe’s largest and most magnificent royal buildings. It’s a palace, basilica, monastery, art gallery, museum, library and royal mausoleum first started in the 16th century. This architectural wonder overflows with great sculpture, paintings, frescos, inlaid wood and marble, stunning tapestries, extensive gardens and an incomparable mausoleum where Spain’s deceased royalty
Spain – Madrid: Chueca District
The Chueca District is home to much of the LGBT community in Madrid, but not all. There are boutique clothing stores with the usual erotic displays, many cafes and pubs and shops. The Berkana Bookstore is a landmark venue with literature, videos, small cafe and gifts. The COGAM gay center is also in this area
Spain – Madrid (2)
More random images from Madrid’s beautiful city center