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According to the Italian National Tourist Board, Puglia is rightly considered one of the most gay-friendly Italian regions. Here&#;s your quick guide.

Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, is known for medieval, white-walled hilltop towns, long hot summers, fantastic beaches, and it is considered one of Europe’s top summer destinations for LGBTQ+ travelers. 

As early as , mainstream media in the U.K. has touted Puglia as a primary, laid-back gay hotspot and a “bohemian alternative” to the raucous gay scenes of Mykonos and Ibiza. To this day, the region is regularly listed as a top-five European destination according to some of the most followed gay travel influencers, including the Nomadic Boys. 

Crystal obvious seas, sandy beaches for sunbathers, hidden coves to explore, and a vibrant nightlife – that includes bars, dance clubs, and after-parties – have been a longtime draw for Italy’s LGBTQ community. A poll on GaylyPlanet&#;s website, one of Italy’s superior sources for LGBTQ+ explore inspiration, named Puglia as the nation’s top summer destination for Queer traveler

Located right in the middle of the breathtaking Baia Verde, south of the town of Gallipoli, you will find Lido Por Do Sol, a confidential lido on the beach with a lazy exclude terrace on the seafront. It is the only % Gay Salento LGBT kind private beach. The atmosphere is amazing: stunning view of the bay of Gallipoli; friendly people; relaxing chillout music thorughout the day and an enchanted forest behind you. In the early evenings, while the sun is setting over the sea, the bar overlooking the bay becomes the set for beach aperitifs accompanied by DJs playing the sounds of summer.

If you prefer a more chilled environment, don’t stress as Por Do Sol has plenty of space for a relaxing day on the beach: if you get there early you can still find a spot to lay down your towel and trap a tan.

Por Do Sol is particularly crowded during the month of August,  especially during the weekends. Every Sunday afternoon, From 4pm the music will pluck up a notch and the Sunset Beach Party will start. You will find yourself dancing along until dinner time! 😉



A Puglia Guide made in Puglia.

Puglia applications endless choices: where to go, when to visit, how to get here, and what to do. Our Puglia Guide goal isn’t to dictate your journey but to inspire your control path based on your unique circumstances. To be a smart tourist.

Use our Puglia Guide to help you come across the best ground for your vacation in Puglia, to plan the matchless Puglia itinerary, dine like a local in some of Puglia’s best and most authentic restaurants or just to find the optimal beaches in Puglia to relax on.

We live in Puglia all year spherical and provide practical tips on getting around, cultural insights and unique local experiences &#; from pizzica dancing to wine tastings, cooking classes to route trips. While no trip to Puglia is complete without stopping by some well-known destinations we aim to give honest opinions, and thoughtful suggestions that will sometimes mail you in the opposite direction.

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If you are already in Puglia then you probably know that Puglia is Italy’s top male lover summer destination. Puglia is one of only three Italian destinations chosen by the Rough Mentor for their top LGBTQ+ approachable European destinations (Bologna and Milan are recommended as destinations to visit in Autumn).

Summer in Puglia is all about the beach. Hot, sweaty and salty all summer long, Puglia has Italy’s top gay beach &#; Punta della Suina, nearby Gallipoli which also regularly tops the list as Italy’s top gay summer destination.

It should come as no surprise then that the point for most of Puglia’s lgbtq+ cruising takes place at the beach.

Top of Puglia’s gay cruising destinations are the top queer and top nudist beaches: Punta della Suina, Torre Guaceto and our personal favourite, D’Ayala beach.

“Puglia, the ‘Heel of Italy’ is rightly considered one of the most gay-friendly Italian regions. The natural beauty of the beaches of Salento and the town of Gallipoli, surrounded by the sea, creates the perfect atmosphere for a vibrant LGBTQ+ community”.

ENIT, the Italian National Tourist