A Gay Vacation to Greece
There are numerous options when considering a gay vacation to Greece. Of course, any gay holiday travel in this region is sure to include splendid beaches, breathtaking sunrises, exploring ancient ruins and cruises or ferry rides between several of Greeces famous islands. But whether you are looking for a family vacation picking olives, exploring museums and visiting historical landmarks, a couples romantic seaside getaway or a lively adventure with a group of friends, gay travel to Greece is sure to leave you with memories you will cherish for a lifetime.
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 travel experience 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.
The Island of Lesvos " often referred to as Lesbos " is an obvious choice for lesbian travelers where they can explore Sapphos birthplace, take romantic strolls along pristine beaches, experience a hydrotherapy spa treatment, people watch over ouzo at a sidewalk caf and indulge in the friendly women-centered nightlife. Of historical importance to the lesbian community and always filled with lesbian travelers, Lesvos is a must-see for women on a gay vacation to Greece.
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 a organized gay tours, or work with a travel agency with experience planning gay vacations to Greece.
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 travel experience 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.
The Island of Lesvos " often referred to as Lesbos " is an obvious choice for lesbian travelers where they can explore Sapphos birthplace, take romantic strolls along pristine beaches, experience a hydrotherapy spa treatment, people watch over ouzo at a sidewalk caf and indulge in the friendly women-centered nightlife. Of historical importance to the lesbian community and always filled with lesbian travelers, Lesvos is a must-see for women on a gay vacation to Greece.
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 a organized gay tours, or work with a travel agency with experience planning gay vacations to Greece.
About the Author:
An article written by Howie Holben about gay travel tours to Greece. Howie runs Spirit Journeys. Spirit Journeys offers gay holidays with a spiritual and cultural focus. You can learn more about spiritual gay travel at www.spiritjourneys.com.
