Much of Spain enjoys summer weather and a subtropical climate for most of the year. Spain is also super gay friendly with LGBTQ+ beach destinations Ibiza, Sitges, and Gran Canaria enjoying some of the top slots as holiday destinations.
The island of Gran Canaria enjoys superb weather all year round, including mid-winter! With its famous Yumbo Center as the focus of nighttime attention, Gran Canaria hosts an action-packed events calendar, including Europe’s largest programme for bears and friends.
One such event is “Bear Carnival”. It is held every March after the World-famous Canarian carnival in Maspalomas, Europe’s largest beach resort. Bear Carnival began in 2015 in Maspalomas, and the next carnival will occur from March 18th to 26th, 2023. Bear Carnival’s programme comprises more than forty events. Including Europe’s biggest bear pool parties, luxury spa evenings, excursions to discover this subtropical paradise, fine dining experiences, cabaret shows, one-day boat trips, dating parties for singles and hot parties at the legendary men-only clubs in Maspalomas.
Organized around a crazy carnival with a new theme each year, 2023’s one will be “the Circus”. Just imagine a party with hundreds of bearded blokes of all ages dressed in strongmen costumes while dancing to camp classics in an open-air disco or on a floating one sailing under the spectacular cliffs of the island!
Website: www.bearcarnival.com
What to expect at Bear Carnival 2023
- Beach weather. Gran Canaria is a subtropical island. In March, we have 20-25°C with no rain. Enjoy the beach and bear pool parties three months before summer!
- Huge programme. Nine days filled with outdoor events at Yumbo’s terrace bars, open-air receptions and shows, spas, and relaxing cruises and tours.
- Guaranteed fun. Imagine Gran Canaria’s superlative gay scene, plus the vibe from thousands of bears dressed up for our very own carnival!
- Hot men: eye candy is assured at Gran Canaria’s legendary nude beach, pool parties and cruising clubs!
- Social and friendly​. Bear Carnival’s social programme creates an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels welcome.
Gran Canaria is not just the Yumbo Centre or Maspolomas beach however enticing these locations may be. Don’t forget to book some excursions and see the island!
Website: www.bearcarnival.com
