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Gay Madrid

The spirit of gay liberation

Spain's road to recovery from nearly four decades under fascist dictatorship has resulted in more than a swing to the political left. Perhaps most noticeable is the growing celebration of its huge lesbian and gay community. This is particularly true of capital city of Madrid, where Spanish queers have not only come out of the closet, they ripped off its doors in the process. In 2004, gay madrileños led the charge for a victorious campaign to lift a ban on same-sex marriage, making Spain the...

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Primary bear watering hole
Chueca

Bears Bar

Full of fur
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Black & White

Where the boys are
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LL Bar

Fun spot with 80s style
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La Kama Bar

Dance the night away
Chueca

La Boite

70s discoteca glamour
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Pub Gris

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Chocolatería San Ginés

24-hour chocolate cafe
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Sobrino de Botín

Oldest restaurant in the world
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La Barraca

Valencian paella specialty
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11 Nudos Terraza Nordés

Modern market
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Stylish sushi spot
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Café Belén

Beloved by locals
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Mercado de la Reina

Romantic dinner spot
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Room Mate Oscar Hotel

Vanguard design amid shopping and nightlife
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ME Madrid Reina Victoria

Forward-thinking, eyebrow-raising design
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H10 Villa de la Reina Boutique Hotel

20th-century architecture
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Petit Palace Chueca

19th Century palace
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Neo-classical style
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Hostal Oxum

Stylish and affordable
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Bold colors, kitsch style
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