What do Fire Island, Gran Canaria, Mykonos, and Bora Bora all have in common? Apart from the fact that these are some of the best-known
party islands in the world, they're also extremely popular among the LGBTQ+ community. In a way, they're the ultimate gay party island! It's no secret that the queer community parties like no other and you'll see it best when you visit these amazing islands. On these exotic paradises, not only will love win, but fun & excitement will reign supreme too. You couldn't have asked for a better escape than these islands!
Fire Island, USA
Fire Island is the ultimate gay party island, at least in the US. Located on the southern shore of New York State, it's become the go-to island destination for the queer residents of
New York City and the rest of the East Coast. Summer is especially busy here since it's also Pride Month every June. Around this time, locals and tourists alike flock to the bars, clubs, and beaches to party, make love, and have the time of their lives. Among the most popular areas on the island include “The Pines,” where gay men congregate, and “The Grove,” where lesbians hang out.
Gran Canaria, Spain
Party islands reign supreme in the Mediterranean, especially in
Spain. The south European country is famous for its sunny escapes, including Gran Canaria. It's one of the many paradisiacal Canary Islands, complete with white sandy shorelines and jewel-tone waters. But while its incredible beaches are what draw in the standard tourists, it's the famous (or rather, infamous) Yumbo Centre that draws in the LGBTQ+ community. This is the ultimate queer haven on the island—a treasure trove of gay bars, lesbian pubs, drag shows, and more. There are also many dark rooms built for having some private fun with strangers.
Ibiza, Spain
If there's one
Spanish Island that's all about partying and having a good time, it's
Ibiza! To say that Ibiza is Spain's ultimate party island is an understatement. This is the summer escape practically all Europeans go to when the weather gets too hot for comfort. Naturally, that includes the LGBTQ+ community too. Though Ibiza is not a distinctly queer destination—at least, not in the way that Gran Canaria is—it's still a huge favorite among gay tourists. It has enough bars and clubs where the community can dress and party however they want and dance with whoever they want.
Mykonos, Greece
Much like Ibiza,
Mykonos is an extremely popular island in the Mediterranean where partying reigns supreme. The
Greek Island is especially popular for its elite fan base, namely the rich & famous. Not only do the world's wealthiest, most famous, and most influential love it here, but they've even gone so far as to purchase vacation villas and set up businesses on the island. It's this glossy and glamorous appeal that has made Mykonos another favorite for the LGBTQ+ community too. Those who can afford it love reveling in the luxury of it all!
Phuket, Thailand
Let's head on over to the other side of the world for this next one. There's no arguing that
Phuket is the ultimate party island in Southeast Asia. The place is just as well-known for its electric nightlife as it is for its incredible beaches and vacation villas. As you'd expect, it's the former that draws in the LGBTQ+ community. Phuket's nightlife is a queer haven unlike any other. Drag queens put on the most vibrant shows for locals and tourists alike. Trans women enchant with their exotic beauty and dangerous sex appeal. Anyone queen couldn't have asked for a better place to party than this!
Phi Phi, Thailand
Phuket may be the best party island in Thailand, but it's not the only one! There's also Phi Phi Island in the country's Krabi province, a tropical paradise of heavenly proportions. From its clear aquamarine waters to its rich greenery, you almost couldn't believe that such a place existed. Even more so such a place has a vibrant nightlife scene. From fire dances to provocative drag shows, Phi Phi Island knows how to put on a great
queer show. Hence, the LGBTQ+ community loves it here and has made it one of the best summer destinations on this side of the planet.
Florianopolis, Brazil
Finally, there's Florianopolis Island in Brazil. The South American country has always been known for its open and accepting nature towards the LGBTQ+ community, so it makes sense that some of its destinations are well-known queer paradises. The best one is Florianopolis, a heavenly escape filled with chiseled, golden-brown locals showing off their god-given “
assets” on the white sandy beaches. Beyond the shoreline, the island also has popular gay spots like Thermas Oceano sauna and The Concorde Club, among many others. You'll find that these places and more are the true paradises for the gays!
If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, you'll want to escape to these epic gay party islands. From Brazil to Spain to Thailand, the world offers these breathtaking destinations for anyone queer who wants to have fun!
