Travel gay athens
Athens may not be at the top of the “most gay-friendly cities worldwide,” but its LGBTQI+ scene has seen a lot of new additions and changes over the past few years. Cultural spaces, museums, and cafe bars that embrace and promote diversity have popped up all over the noun.
So, LGBTQI+ travelers here is a detailed guide to gay Athens for all tastes and ages.
Gay-friendly Neighborhoods in Athens
Athens is generally a LGBTQI+ friendly city. Especially if you are planning to linger and explore the central neighborhoods of the urban area, you’ll have no issue spotting gay-friendly cafes, bars and events and mingling with the local crowds.
That being said, a few areas in downtown Athens are known for being LGBTQI+ vibrant hubs for both locals and visitors.
Here are a few of the most famous gay-friendly neighborhoods in Athens.
Syntagma Neighborhood
The streets around Syntagma are the beating heart of Athens. Split in half by the famous shopping street called Ermou, Syntagma brims with cafes, bars, and eateries of all kinds that attract crowds.
Here you’ll be able to discover gay-fr
Athenians like to kick-off their (long) nights out with an evening stroll, stopping at their favourite watering holes along the way. Get started at the well-known Shamone, a top spot for clubbing, where drag shows and DJ sets often take place. Similar is Enodia in Gazi, where you can get loose with an older crowd in a small summer garden and listen to all kinds of tune. If you want to meet Greek bears, Big Bar nearby serves up a mellow mood, welcoming staff, gay anthems and themed nights—along with rivers of beer.
Don’t be a Cinderella. Athenian nightclubs rarely get cracking before midnight and you’ll have to wait until after 1am to appreciate queer hotspot, BeQueer, a current favourite for queer Millennials (think Brooklyn drag, not Manhattan). Or go to old-school classic Koukles Club to see archetypal Greek drag in a grunge setting.
Noiz will keep you dancing until the early morning with a mostly lesbian crowd; while Sodade2 is one of the most established gay clubs in town with a mainstream mob and two stages. Celebrities’ choice Shamone hosts stellar events, s
The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Athens
Although the majority of the population of Athens is fairly liberal, they especially extended this welcoming nature in the artistic Gazi district, where the vast majority of the LGBTQ+-owned and -operated businesses are located.
To help plan your queer-friendly travels, we’ve insert together a comprehensive list of the major LGBTQ+ institutions and safe spaces in the city. From where to party, where to stay and what to do, here’s your guide to gay Athens.
LGBTQ+ outdoor spaces and neighborhoods in Athens
Gazi district
In proximity to the Acropolis sits the latest hub of arts and entertainment — the Gazi district. If you’re looking to depart bar-hopping in a queer-friendly safe space, you’ll discover it here. As a bonus, the most well-liked historical sites are just a few stops away on the Athens Metro.
Platia Agias Irinis
Platia Agias Irinis, a square near Monastiraki, has become another famous place in the town to get to comprehend the queer community. The square and its surrounding restaurants and businesses verb become
Greece is one of the best gay travel destinations, from Athens’ vibrant scene to Mykonos’ wild parties. This guide covers where to stay, the leading gay tours, and everything you need to intend your trip.
Ah, Greece! The land of gods, legends, and more abs than a Pride float in Mykonos. Men so gorgeous that even Seby was momentarily speechless, and noun me, that’s saying something…
The first time we landed in Athens, we barely left the airport before Seby whispered, “Greek gods are real.” By the time we reached the hotel, he’d already spotted three of them, and I was busy planning which beach we’d “accidentally” stumble upon where clothes were optional. Priorities, right?
We’ve done Greece in every way possible: culture, beaches, parties, and, of course, food. Oh, the food! If I could wed a plate of moussaka, I would. Seby, on the other hand, was too busy inhaling gyros like they were oxygen and flirting with the guy serving them (classic).
Athens welcomed us with its gritty charm and surprise rooftop coc