Athens gay nightlife
LGBT+ Hotspots in Athens
The Athens LGBT+ clubbing scene is concentrated in the area of Gazi. Here you'll find somewhere for every taste and inclination, from underground trance clubs to bear bars, cruisy saunas or cheeky performative extravaganzas. The cafés on Gazi square (around the Keramikos metro station) also tend to be gay-friendly and are open all day long. Not far from Gazi is the neighbourhood of Metaxourgio, which also has some gay-friendly places to eat and drink but less of a clubbing vibe. The hip area of Ano Petralona compensates for its lack of dance clubs with tasteful restaurants and bars, and is also a popular option for drinks before heading into Gazi to party. The charming Platia Agias Irinis, a square near Monastiraki, is a great spot for a relaxed coffee crack or lunch, but is also a favourite haunt for local gay men and women. Hanging out along Archelaou Street in Pangrati can lead to some interesting acquaintances with locals. In the summer, the coves near Vouliagmeni, on the Athens Riviera, called Limanakia welcome nudists of any sexual preference, but they're also a trendy cruising spot for queer men. (It's not an organised beach, so carry water and snacks w
Check out our detailed homosexual travel guide to Athens, based on our trial traveling there as a gay couple.
Affable. Ageless. Athens.
It's iconic. It's soiled. It's spectacular. It's hectic. It's dazzling. It's unforgettable!
This huge sprawling mess of a city shouldn't impress. It's dirty, rundown, gritty – particularly if you're staying in one of the neighborhoods just outside the center like Psiri or Metaxourgeio (and don't even get us started on Omonia!). But what Athens lacks in polish streets, it sure makes up for in traits. Every day in the Greek capital was appreciate a new adventure for us. It got under our skin so much that we return to it time and moment again for more.
That's right, you better phone the Acro-polis, 'cause the Nomadic Boys are in town!
Athens oozes culture with ancient monuments and earth wonders (hello Parthenon!) whilst at the same moment, it has a vibrant gay scene in the Gazi neighborhood, with a party happening every blackout of the week. Athenians are night owls, and like the Spanish, they like to eat belated and then go out partying till the initial hours. We also affectionate getting lost in the village-like Plaka area, shopping in the souvenir
Gay & Female homosexual Athens Nightlife Tour
Tour the LGBTQ-friendly city of Athens and learn about its very distant history of sexual liberalism that prides itself on catering to all its communities! From the bars of Monastiraki and Aghia Irini Square to the hot spots in Keramikos as adequately as the clubs in Gazi, the center of Athens gay nightlife, you’ll get a feeling of the variety of venues and gay bars Athens has to give.
Find out how the city affords everyone the widest possible range of choices. Come watch what the Athens gay nightlife can be like when you know all the places to go! With a guide who really knows the local scene, this Athens gay nightlife tour will take you to explore three different neighborhoods that together make up the heart of the Athens LGBTQ scene.
On the other hand, while the music, the atmosphere and the crowd may transform from place to place – you’ll stop in at both quieter local places and big-name clubs, including a last stop at the number one spot in town – that legendary Greek hospitality never changes. Enjoy a great night on the town in a city that truly knows how to kick up its heels!
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Gay & Lesbian Athens Nightlife Tour
Highlights
- There’s L, and there’s G - men and women have different tours and guides
- You’ll crawl to about four or five of the hottest same-sex attracted bars & night spots in Athens, including the hottest LGBTQ club of the moment
- You’ll learn about the neighborhoods as adv as the venues
- We’ve scheduled plenty of time at each spot to get to know people along the way
What you can expect
With a guide who really knows the local scene, this Athens homosexual nightlife tour will obtain you to explore three different neighborhoods that together make up the heart of the Athens LGBTQ scene.
From the bars of Monastiraki and Aghia Irini Square to the warm spots in Keramikos as well as the clubs in Gazi, the center of Athens gay nightlife, you’ll get a meaning of the variety of venues and gay bars Athens has to present. On the other hand, while the music, the atmosphere and the crowd may change from place to place – you’ll stop in at both quieter local places and big-name clubs, including a last stop at the number one spot in town – that renowned Greek hospitality won’t.
Of course, your guide will be on hand throughout this Athens gay &