Lisbon Pride Map
In 2015 two gay couples decided to carry out an experiment in Ukraine and Russia: walking hand in hand to show what the level of homophobia was in these two countries. The videos broadcast on YouTube show us shameful scenes in which couples are insulted and even assaulted. Much further west and some time later, two Portuguese homosexuals, Lawrence and Peter , decided to repeat the experience, this time in Lisbon (the Portuguese country approved marriage between people of the same gender in 2010). In this case, happily, and except for a few glances of discreet disapproval, the Portuguese capital passes the tolerance test with honors, showing the world that yes, Lisbon has proudly come out of the closet . These are its main hot spots.
Lisbon Pride Map
THE MAP
You won't find multi-colored flags on the windows (Portuguese discretion?), but there are clearly two foci: Bairro Alto , where the first cocktail bars and shops dedicated to this group arose, and Prince royal , one of the most fashionable neighborhoods in the city. In fact, the Rua Cecilio De Sousa It has been baptized as the "Chueca" of Lisbon.
CHECK-IN
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THE BEACH
Located within a nature reserve and surrounded by dunes and vegetation, Beach 19 , on the Costa de Caparica , is a true paradise for both gays and lesbians. originally called Bela Vista Beach , began to be called with its current name because the train that runs through the Costa de Caparica in summer, has its stop number 19 precisely on this beach.
THE COFFEE
The lively neighborhood Chiado is your place, the cafes located here are particularly popular, such as ** Royale Café ** and coffee house .
In Chiado, the perfect coffee
TO THE TABLE!
Pap'Açorda , a classic among classics, which has just reopened to the best of reviews at the Ribeira Market.
Bica do Sapato It serves revisited Portuguese specialties and magnificent views make it another hot spot in this community.
A basic classic
THE FIRST CUP
For decades the call Pink Corner either Gay Corner in Bairro Alto it is the most fun corner for a first drink. At the confluence of Travessa da Espera and Rua da Barroca , meet in the early hours of the night a good parish avenue attracted by the aroma of nostalgia, among which I include myself. In this famous corner, tradition rules drink a caipirinha while chatting in groups on the street flanked by iconic bars:
Since 1996, ** Sétimo Céu **, stands as one of the places of worship of the Pink Corner . Sounds of Brazilian music and chill-out are given away for those who resist the urge to mingle with the crowd in the pinkest corner of Lisbon. While, Corner Club _(Rua da Barroca 30-32) _ serves the best mojitos in the entire neighborhood.
Right next to rua da Barroca we find ** Purex ,** one of the favorites of the gay community _(Rua das Salgadeiras 28) _.
As the night heats up, night visitors move to the Principe Real area with options such as Wof XL and Wof X , originally conceived for the “bears” sub-segment, but very popular with the entire gay community.
HOW ABOUT A LITTLE CLUBBING?
It cannot be missing from the roadmap of the clubbing the well-known nightclub lux considered one of the best in Europe and among whose partners is the very John Malkovich . Its dance floors always applaud the most heterogeneous styles and among them, of course, the gay public.
For those looking for a strictly gay scene, the place to see and be seen is **Trumps,** the largest gay club in the country. Two dance floors, one where you dance to the rhythm of Madonna and Lady Gaga and the other specializing in house music.
And for the most daring, BAR CRU: dancing as God brought us the world. Fetish parties, various events are regularly held at BAR CRU but, without a doubt, the most important event takes place on Tuesdays and Sundays, when naked bodies dance in one of the favorite bars of the homo scene.
THE COLOPHON
“The Drag Queens are one of the most perfect artistic constructions of homosexuality” , tells us Bruno Horta, former editor of the Gay section of Lisbon's Time-Out magazine and a regular contributor to newspapers such as O Publico or Diario de Noticias.
To see the best drag queen show in the city, go to Finally (just celebrated its 40th anniversary) in Principe Real. The show, which starts at 3:30 a.m. (attention, it's officially at 3 a.m. but it never starts before 3:30 a.m.) is presented by Deborah Kristal . Actors, television presenters and international figures (such as Katy Perry in one of her visits to the Portuguese capital) make up its select clientele.
IF YOU NEED A TOUR...
The tour lisbon by night, offered by lisbon beach , is a perfect introduction to finding your place in Lisbon's gay night.
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