As soon as you arrive in Barcelona you\’ll notice how trendy and stylish the people are, both locals and tourists. Catalonians also have a reputation for being friendly and sociable and you can be guaranteed the welcome they\’ll extend is warm and will embrace people from all corners of the world.

There is a large gay scene in Barcelona and it\’s well-known for being gay friendly, people come here from nearby European countries and other Spanish cities looking for something different to experience, and there\’s a large student population too. Many choose a rental apartment as they are generally cheaper than hotels, if you are visiting with friends then you can come and go as you please, no questions asked.

Las Ramblas is the main tourist street that extends from the port through the centre of the city and stops just short of the gay village. All along this street you\’ll find entertainers and performers that will amaze and delight, thousands of holidaymakers walk its length for the visual delights. This area does have a reputation for pickpockets and is very touristy which is fine if that\’s what you want but if you\’re looking for something less crowded or more traditional then it probably won\’t be to your liking.

It\’s worth remembering in Barcelona that most people eat late, so expect to go for dinner from 9pm onwards, bars become busy around midnight, and then it can be 3 in the morning before anyone even hits the clubs! They stay open until 6am but then there are after clubs you can go onto if you are still up for it so you don\’t get less time enjoying yourself, just make sure you don\’t go out too early and get lots of sleep during the afternoon siesta!

Mostly people out for the night will start off at one of the popular coffee shops or pavement cafes for a cocktail before having a light dinner, then it\’s onto a bar and club. L\’Eixample, otherwise known as Gayxample, is the gay village area that goes around the University from Villadomat to Passeig de Gr