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Gay Seaside Europe

By Mike Boisvert.

CROATIA
Dubrovnik

Croatia has the glorious Adriatic coast. Along the coast, you'll find Dubrovnik to be the most gay tolerant of Croatia's coastal towns. Dubrovnik is Croatia's top sight, and its most visited destination with a wide assortment of hotels from luxury to budget and plenty of private accommodation. The gleamingmarble streets of Dubrovnik are lined with baroque buildings punctuated by beautifully sculpted Renaissance fountains and facades. There are not any gay friendly accommodations to talk of but this tour agency would at least obtain you started:

Although there is not an exclusively gay bar, guys meet up at TroubadurCafe which is reported to be gay. Address: Buniceva poljana 2. Troubadour Café is on the square on the eastern end of the Old Town. Expose every day, gay, lesbian, straight mixed, no entrance fee.

The gay scene is reduced to the very popular and well-visited Lokrum Beach on the Lokrum island. The nudist rocky beach at L

We spent 3 nights in the beautiful city of Dubrovnik and completely fell in love.

The historical walled old town lays on the water’s edge and is a maze of pretty cobbled streets, attractive buildings, monuments and the views from the walls themselves are breath-taking.

It’s effortless to see why Dubrovnik has become so accepted and attracts thousands of tourists every year.

In our gay guide to Dubrovnik we will cover how we found the capital as a gay couple, if a gay scene exists, all the adj things to do during your visit, where to stay and practical tips – we highly suggest that you visit!

Gay Dubrovnik Guide

Is Dubrovnik Gay Friendly?

As a country, Croatia on the whole is not particularly progressive or gay friendly, however when visiting the tourist hot spots, like the case in many countries, we felt very safe and had no trouble at all.

Taken from a local, ‘during summer in Dubrovnik you are fine, maybe in winter when there are no tourists you might get a look or two but nothing more’.

In fact, our trip to Croatia starting in Dubrov

Embark on a Journey Where Dragons Soar and Rainbows Shine

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Dubrovnik, with its stunning Adriatic coastlines and ancient city walls, holds a charm that can whisk any traveler back through time. For the LGBTQIA+ community, this Croatian municipality offers a beautiful blend of history, culture, acceptance, and a dose of luxury and splendor that caters to our diverse community.

Tracing Lesbian and Gay History in Croatia

Croatia, while embracing modern progressiveness, has a complex history concerning LGBTQIA+ rights. The country's path to acceptance has seen its ups and downs, particularly during the turbulent times of the Yugoslav era. It wasn't until that Croatia saw the legalization of same-sex unions, demonstrating a significant step forward in LGBTQIA+ rights. While there is still room for social growth and acceptance, today's Dubrovnik is a noun that celebrates diversity more openly.

Dubrovnik's medieval structures and enchanting scenery became synonymous with King's Landing and other locations from the hit TV show &qu

Hotels for gays
Croatia

Dubrovnik is one of Croatia’s most well-liked tourist destinations, but the gay scene is tiny. There are no committed gay bars or clubs, but many places are LGBTQ+-friendly. Banje Beach and Lokrum Island are known as welcoming spots for gay travelers. The city’s medieval walls, historic Antique Town, and Game of Thrones filming locations attract visitors from around the world.

Zagreb has the largest LGBTQ+ community. The metropolis hosts Zagreb Pride, and several bars and clubs welcome gay visitors. HotPot and Gallery Club are popular nightlife spots. Rijeka and Split also own LGBTQ+-friendly venues and events, though on a smaller scale. Split Pride takes place every year, promoting visibility and acceptance.
Tourist Attractions in Croatia