The island of Menorca is a true paradise for LGBT+ travelers. With its dreamy beaches, rich history and vibrant nightlife, it is the perfect place for a relaxing and fun vacation.
A welcoming and diverse island
Menorca offers a wide variety of leisure options for the gay community. Although it is not as well known for its gay scene as other nearby islands like Ibiza or Mallorca, Menorca has a number of places where you can socialize and meet new people.
These places have an open and welcoming atmosphere for people of all sexual orientations. We invite you to discover them in our LGBT+ Guide of Menorca.
Beaches and coves
One of Menorca’s main tourist attractions is its beaches, where you can enjoy the beaches. With more than 200 kilometers of coastline, the island offers a wide variety of beaches with a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. In them, you can make friends, enjoy the sun, the sea and have unforgettable experiences in a paradisiacal environment.
The beach of Son Bou is one of the most popular beaches on the island and has a large presence of LGBT+ tourists. In particular, in the Talis area at the end of the beach, heading west towards the beach of Santo Tomas where you can find a healthy atmosphere and conducive to flirt and meet new people.
We also recommend the beaches of Cala Pregonda, Binigaus, Cales coves or es Talaier. In all of these, including Talis, nudism is allowed, although bear in mind that they do not have services as they are virgin coves, so we recommend that you bring enough water and provisions, suitable footwear and a well-charged cell phone battery. See here for more tips and recommendations for visiting the beaches.
Bars and restaurants
The gastronomy of Menorca is known for its traditional dishes, pastries and artisanal products such as Mahón cheese or sobrasada. LGBT+ visitors can enjoy a wide variety of open and tolerant restaurants offering a wide range of typical island dishes and signature cuisine.
Among them, we highlight the following venues that are adhered to LGBT-friendly guides
– Budha Lounge Cafe
Cozy pub – restaurant located in Son Bou, chill out style.
– Sa Bodega
Cozy wine cellar and tapas bar located in the center of Mahón
– The Bergantín
It is a complex of apartments for people over 16 years old located on the beaches of Fornells in the north of Menorca. It has a restaurant with its own terrace offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. In addition they have a menu of Mediterranean food and several informal options like pizzas and tapas.
More information on their website: www.elbergantinmenorca.com
– Restaurant Tast
Restaurant located in the village of Es Mercadal in the heart of the island. A very nice, quiet and cozy place that is quite popular among the LGBT+ community, especially among couples of tourists and visitors.
Check out their instagram page here
In the following link you will find more information about some of the best restaurants on the island. best restaurants on the island.
Nightlife venues
As for nightlife, Menorca has a wide variety of bars and nightclubs where LGBT+ travelers can have fun and socialize.
– Cova d’en Xoroi
This nightclub located on top of an impressive cliff in Cala en Porter is a meeting place very appreciated by the gay community in Menorca since it is frequented by a great amount of people of the collective in the island. More information about the cave here: visits, transport booking, etc…
– Kopas Club Nightclub
Discotheque located in the port of Ciutadella a very popular and crowded area during the weekends, especially in the summer months, where there is an atmosphere every day.
Visit their website: www.kopasclub.com
Accommodations
– Casa Ca Na Kika
This tourist accommodation is located in the quiet village of Es Migjorn Gran is ideal for couples, groups of friends or large families wishing to visit the southern beaches of Menorca. With a maximum capacity of 8 guests, this spacious and comfortable house offers luxury and privacy, as well as a central location and access to extensive facilities.
This aparthotel is located in the quiet residential area of Playas de Fornells. It offers studios for two people with kitchen, bathroom, living-dining room, balcony with sea views, wifi, swimming pool and cleaning service every 3 days. They also offer 2 bedroom apartments suitable for children with kitchen, living room, bathroom, double bed and 2 single beds and exclusive pool.
See more accommodations here.
Tips and recommendations
- First of all, it is important to mention that Menorca has a fairly liberal and tolerant environment in terms of sexual orientation. Therefore, you should have no problem finding places to meet gay men.
- In general, Menorca has a wide variety of options for LGBT+ visitors to socialize and meet new people. However, it is important to keep in mind that the island is quite small and the gay scene is not as big as in other cities in Spain.
- Be aware that some places may not be specifically gay, but are generally tolerant and friendly to LGBT tourists. It is important to be respectful and aware of the local culture.
Local organizations
We recommend consulting with local organizations for updated information.
Diverxia – LGTBIQ+ Support
You can contact them through social networks: Facebook – Instagram
You can also look for more updated information about the most popular LGBT+ places in specialized forums and specific tourist guides.
