Greece, The Perfect Gay Holidays Destination
December 8, 2009 by Howie Holben
Filed under Health Fitness
Greece offers a wide variety of options for a memorable gay vacation. Naturally, gay travel to Greece is usually full of spectacular sunrises, romantic strolls along pristine beaches, exploring ancient architecture and traveling by boat between some of the many Greek islands. Whether your vacation plans include a fun-filled family holiday exploring museums, learning how to make olive oil and traveling to see historic landmarks, a romantic beachside retreat with your partner, or a week of partying and taking in the lively Athens nightlife with friends, Greece is sure to deliver and provides a perfect setting for gay travel.
Athens has a lively gay scene with several clubs and bars, as well as gay-owned and gay-friendly cafs, coffee shops and lodging options. For gay men interested in partaking in a bit of bathhouse culture during their gay vacation to Greece, there are two popular saunas in Athens. Athens Relax caters to a mixed-age clientele and is a large sauna directly across the street from one of Athens popular gay clubs, while the smaller Hera caters to a more mature clientele. There is also an unofficial gay beach area at Limanakia, which is south of Athens and a popular hangout for gay men.
No gay vacations to Greece would be complete without visiting Mykonos, one of the Greek Islands where folks on a gay vacation will find a warm, welcoming environment. Mykonos offers breathtaking scenery, exceptional beaches, a pulsating nightlife, a cosmopolitan atmosphere and friendly locals, making this a must-see spot for any Greek gay vacation. There are plenty of gay-friendly accommodations on Mykonos, including a gay-owned lodging that caters solely to gay travelers and is adults only. Another popular Greek island for gay travel is the Island of Crete. While you will not find a highly visible gay scene on Crete, you will find a few gay bars and establishments, gay beaches, a gay-owned bed and breakfast and a welcoming environment, making Crete a great choice for a gay vacation in Greece.
Of course, lesbian travelers will not want to miss Lesvos and the opportunity to explore Sapphos native hometown, Eressos. Lesbian travelers can stroll along beautiful beaches, experience luxurious spa treatments, people watch from romantic cafes and indulge in a delightfully women-centered nightlife while visiting this haven for lesbian travel.
While Greece is largely a traditional, religious country as a whole, those on gay vacations will find a warm, welcoming atmosphere in most areas. To ensure that your gay vacation to Greece is the most fulfilling and relaxing break possible, consider visiting Greece as part of gay trips, or work with a travel agency with experience planning gay vacations to Greece.
A Greece gay travel suggestions post by Spirit Journeys very own Howie Holben. Spirit Journeys does incredible gay vacations for the gay community. They can help you make your gay tours really memorable.
