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Guide to the Best of Gay Barcelona

BEST BAR

Punto Barcelona (Muntaner 63-65)
This large bar is well established on the gay scene and is a good meeting point. It’s pretty funky and has differing exhibitions of new artists. Plus with each drink you buy you get a free ticket to one of the Arena clubs (of which there are 5), all popular gay clubs.
http://www.arenadisco.com/barcelona/introbarcelona.htm

BEST SAUNA

Casanova (Casanova 57)
Without a doubt the most popular if not the biggest sauna in Barcelona, take some time out to wind down and relax here at Casanova.
http://www.grupopases.com/

BEST BEACH

Marbella is the gay beach du jour in Barcelona but if you fancy travelling a little further a field, Sitges is just a short train ride away. Sitges is known all over Europe for its gay scene and is one of the most popular gay destinations in the whole of Europe.
http://www.aboutbarcelona.com/barcelona/beaches.asp

BEST GUACAMOLE

Mex and Cal (Aribau 50)
A fairly new Mexican style restaurant but already popular, go early or make a reservation and try the delicious margaritas served up by the good-looking waiters.
http://www.bcnrestaurantes.com/eng/barcelona.asp?restaurante=mex-and-cal

BEST SLEEP

Hotel Axel (Aribau 33)
Located in the heart of Barcelona, in the centre of the Gayxample, the Hotel Axel is a great hotel, with exactly the right ambience.

Cutting-edge architectural designs create a liberal, cosmopolitan atmosphere where you can enjoy an array of comforts.
The rooms are sound-proof as well as bright & comfortable, loaded with luxurious amenities such as: king size beds with four pillows, flat screen TVs with free internet connection, pay TV, high-speed internet access for laptop computers, room service, photography light boxes by Emilio Lekuona… the list goes on.
http://www.axelhotels.com/en/

BEST DRAG SHOW

Ddivine (Balmes 24)
If you are looking for the most entertaining meal in Barcelona, look no further than Ddivine. Located in the Eixample district, the show presented by the well-known drag queen Divine, you can be assured a good time and a great meal.
http://www.ddivine.com

BEST COFFEE

Schilling (Ferran 23)
Schilling in the Barrio Gotico, is a relaxing place for coffee or snacks, the historical décor along with the cosy atmosphere makes it very popular so be prepared to wait for a table.
http://www.cafeschilling.com/default.htm

BEST WORK OUT

Metatron (Aribau 131)
Barcelona’s only gay gym is found in the heart of the Eixample district. If you fancy working out in between sight seeing and partying, Metratron is the gym to go to.

BEST NIGHT OUT

Arena (Gran Via 593)
The biggest and most popular gay club in Barcelona is open every night so you can party away during your stay in Barcelona. The Arena group has 5 nightclubs in Barcelona but Arena VIP is the biggest located on Gran Via with 2 huge dance floors on 2 floors.
http://www.arenadisco.com/

BEST AFTER

Balmes 88
If you’re not tired after a night of dancing, carry on the party at Balmes 88 one of Barcelona’s most infamous after-clubs open until 3pm!
http://www.barcelona.com/barcelona_directory/gay_barcelona/afters/balmes_88_sungay

BEST SHOPPING

Condonería (Plaza San Josep Oriol 7)
A condom emporium with every kind of condom you can possibly think of. An interesting shop, if only just to browse.
http://www.lacondoneria.com

BEST BOOKS

Cómplices (Cervantes 2)
This is the first gay and lesbian bookstore in Barcelona, where you can find a whole array of books and specialised magazines.
This bookshop is exclusively gay and here you will find all types of Spanish gay related material, be it novels, biographies, photo books or magazines.
There are also books in English and French and a wide variety of videos and DVDs.
http://www.barcelona.com/barcelona_directory/gay_barcelona/shops/complices