Gay area of madrid

When I first moved to Madrid two years ago, I knew from a previous trip that I was in love with the city and it was one of the most unseal places I&#;d ever been. Deciding which neighborhood to stay in was a challenge as I really only knew Chueca – Madrid&#;s quintessential gay neighborhood. As I discovered more about the city, I realized that Madrid is full of diverse areas each offering their own distinct style. Luckily for the LGBT people, Madrid truly is one of the most gay-friendly cities in Spain and even around the world. In proof, it&#;s estimated that more than half a million LGBT people live in Madrid, so no matter which neighborhood you choose, you&#;ll find an reveal and welcoming collective where you can be yourself. However, for those who really want to find the leading neighborhoods for the gay community, there are a several in the capital that top the list.

1. Chueca: The Largest Gay Neighborhood in Spain
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   Chueca has become the lgbtq+ district of Madrid in recent decades. From shops, bars, and even explore agencies, the majority of businesses are focused on the gay community which co-exists with older people who have lived in the neighbourhood since they were kids. Their Homosexual Pride parties, which are held in late June or early July, are famous worldwide.

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   The modernization of Chueca

   Where else in Madrid can you see senior citizens taking their toy-sized dogs for a walk on the cobbled streets alongside same-sex attracted couples who are heading for an after-work slurp at a neighbourhood bar? The centre of this barrio is Plaza de Chueca, where the metro stop of the similar name is a regular meeting place. The incremental transformation of the area can be se
   
   

   If you are looking for the gay area in Madrid you don’t need to look far.

   It is completely normal to watch same-&#;ex couples holding hands, kissing and being loved-up just enjoy any other couple city wide.

   In some cities, once you depart the ‘gay area’ or neighbourhood you feel the need to let go of your partners hand – in Madrid this is not the case at all and it’s one of the reasons we love this city.

   However, like most cities around the world, Madrid does contain it’s main gay area/neighbourhood where you will find the majority of gay bars, clubs, cafes and shops etc.

   The Main Queer Area in Madrid: Chueca

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   The main gay area in Madrid is called Chueca and is named after Federico Chueca who could be considered Madrid’s first gay icon.

   The area spans about 1km north of Gran Via (one of the main streets) and east to west between Calle Hortaleza and Paseo de Recoletos. The main bulk of gay bars in Chueca are found within ten minutes walking distance of Plaza De Chueca – where the metro station is found.

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   About Madrid and its gay life

   With a population of million, the Spanish capital Madrid is the third largest city in the European Union. The rise of the city began in the 16th century under the Spanish line of the House of Habsburg, when Philip II moved the royal court to Madrid. In the 18th century Charles III contributed much to the economic upturn of the town by modernizing the general infrastructure.
   During the Spanish Civil War Madrid was heavily destroyed by atmosphere raids. After the finish of Franco's dictatorship the so-called Movida Madrileña – a hedonistic cultural movement that celebrated everything shrill and modern – began to emerge in Madrid. Pedro Almodóvar became its internationally best-known representative. Even today Madrid is a center of attraction for party people from all over Europe, it is more