The Best LGBT Walking Routes And Spots In Madrid

With World Pride 2017 starting soon right here in Madrid, it’s a good time to check out these LGBT walking routes. Most of the routes are located in Chueca, which is the LGBT neighborhood of Madrid. Make sure to stop into local bars, shops and restaurants, which are plentiful along each route. In celebration of World Pride, here’s some of the best LGBT walking routes in Madrid, Spain.

Calle de Infantas/Calle Barbieri

Wandering Calle de Infantas, you’ll come across a number of LGBT-friendly restaurants, nightclubs, and tiny bars. A favorite is Cocina del Desierto, which is a cave-like space where you sit on the floor to enjoy Saharan-style delights. Afterwards, have a “mini” (which is actually not very mini at all, but rather a giant plastic cup filled with beer, mojito, or tinto de verano) at the famous tapas bar El Tigre.

Calle Infantas Madrid 28004

Calle de Gran Vía

One of Madrid’s biggest and most beautiful streets, Gran Vía sits on the very edge of Chueca and features a host of shops, restaurants, and theaters. A crowded, bustling street filled with vibrant activity and movement both day and night, the street is reminiscent of New York’s 5th avenue or Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Enjoy the grandeur of some of Madrid’s most famous buildings, such as the Telefónica Building and the Metropolis Building, or veer off to one of the area’s main beautiful squares, such as Plaza de España or Plaza de Callao.

Calle de Gran Vía, Madrid 28004