Sunday, November 28, 2010

GAY TRAVEL IN PORTUGAL

In an ongoing effort to provide valuable information, here is another chapter on points of interest for the Gay and Lesbian traveler.  In the days and weeks to come, we'll be posting information that one would not necessarily find in other Gay guides.

Lisbon

We wanted to recommend a nice gay bar in Bairro Alto, the Gay area of Lisbon.  Bar 106. It's a nice bar with a friendly staff.  What makes this bar stand out aside from the nice surrounding is their commitment to fight AIDS.  Every Wednesdays thru Fridays, they offer free HIV testing.  The Portuguese Gay Activist Group "G.A.T" will test anyone free of charge for the HIV virus.  The test is anonymous and the staff is trained and equipped to perform the tests quickly and answer health, prevention, and protection questions the Gay Community may have.




The pics above show the bar.  They are located:

Rua de São Marçal, n° 106
1200-422 - Lisboa
(+351) 213 427 373
e-mail: bar106@bar106.com
Web site: www.bar106.com

Another point of interest in located south of Lisbon in the Algarve region.
The Pride Disco.  Inaugurated in 2007.  This establishment if the first Gay Friendly Hotel and Sauna.  Located in Albufeira.  A dance area was added in 2009 by the group PRIDE and is lively until early dawn. The music style is Top 10 and House.


Pride Disco
Ave. Sà Carneiro, Resort Vilanova
Lote 1 -B, 1° Andar 
8200-262 Albufeira
(+351)963 686 142
Web site: www.pridedisco.com

As always, if you have any questions or if we can assist you with anything, just drop us a line on this blog.

Until next time, enjoy life.
GAY TRAVEL IN PORTUGAL

Monday, November 22, 2010

Gay Travel to Porto Region

Gay Travel to Porto Region

When people think of Portugal, they think Lisbon, but there is another area which merits a visit.  Porto.  North of the country, it is nonetheless a great area and lots of fun.

Porto is the second largest city and the financial center of the country.  It has a great Gay and Lesbian life with many clubs, shops and cafés.  The great thing about Porto is that the Gay and Lesbian lifestyle extands to the general area. 

A nice community just 30km north of Porto is Povoa de Varzim.  Nice resort with nice people.  I recommend a very nice Gay Friendly hotel, The Sol Povoa Hotel, very clean, great customer service and located just walking distance from the beach.


Another nice little village is Apulia, just 10 minutes north of Povoa witha great Gay Beach located 1/2 km from the Pacha Club.  The beach has great dunes and nice fine sand.  It reminds me of The Pines in New York.






So, if you're thinking of visiting Gay Portugal, don't limit yourself to Lisbon and take the time to visit the Porto area as well.  And as always if you have any questions, just send me a quick hello.

Gay Travel to Porto Region

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Gay Life in Sunny Portugal

Gay Life in Sunny Portugal

Hello and welcome to LusoGaylife.

We're glad you came by for a visit !!

We'll update this blog regularly to publish points of interest for Gay and Lesbian travelers coming to Portugal.
The aim is to highlight and promote Gay and Lesbian events, hotels, restaurants, nightlife and lifestyle.

Portugal is a fascinating and friendly country.  Aside from Lisbon, there are many regions and cities offering tons of fun and entertainment.

As some of you may already know, Gay Marriage is now legal in Portugal, which shows how open and friendly this country is.

Please feel free to leave comments and suggestions, or questions if we can assist you in any information requests.