Four gay businesses were burned in a suspected arson attack in the Canary Islands. Gay Star News reports:
Unconfirmed reports suggest a suspected arsonist has been detained by Spanish police for setting on fire four gay establishments at the Yumbo Center during Maspalomas Gay Pride. At the time of writing, at least four terraces of the second floor... read_moreGay Travel: Visiting the Canary Islands
Apr 12th, 2013
I was rather hesitant in visiting Gran Canaria after hearing so much about the Island, the type and age of the gay men who visit the island and of course the monstrous Yumbo Centre. I had put off a visit for many years, but after receiving an invitation from the newest gay resort Club Torso in Maspalomas I decided to... read_more
Gay Travel: Taking a Spanish Road Trip
Dec 23rd, 2012
Spain is one of the world's most popular tourist countries. It is also home to a huge expat community, which makes up over a tenth of the population. The problem is that holidaymakers have a tendency to go back to the same destinations every time they visit and expats usually stay in one location, meaning that few visitors to the... read_more
Gay Travel: Playa del Ingles - Spain's Premier Gay Party Destination
Dec 22nd, 2012
Spain's Canary Islands have a long-standing reputation as being some of the liveliest destinations in Europe, with bars, pubs and clubs catering primarily to the 18-30 crowds in cities and towns that seemingly never sleep.
Many of these cities actually began as small fishing towns, but the combination of the warm Mediterranean weather and inexpensive and easy access from other parts... read_more
Gay Travel: Historic Alcudia, Spain in the Canary Islands
Nov 2nd, 2012
The town of Alcudia in northern Majorca has a very rich and diverse history. The Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans have all chosen to stay in the local area over the centuries. Today's travellers spend time walking through the grounds and observing the monuments left as a mark by the great civilisations. The knowledgeable Directline-holidays team encourage you to... read_more
Gay Travel: Spain's Big Budget Buildings
Jul 26th, 2012
Bilbao was once a decrepit port city on the north coast of Spain, famous for its decaying industrial complexes and stinking river. But since the Guggenheim landed on its banks in 1997, the city has seen an explosion in tourism, going from sleepy town to a must-see overnight. In a rush to recreate that "Bilbao Effect," other Spanish cities have... read_more
