Gay Tourism, The New Golden Mine of Spain

The high income of this community, which is beleived to be twice the average - with revenues exceeding 60,000 euros per year, allow them to travel six times every year. Many experts suggest that homosexual couples have more money to spend, because both have their own salary and they do not have children. This sector spends its money on services such as bars and nightclubs, beauty, restaurants, fashion, Spa, health and of course tourism.

Taking these numbers into consideration, it is not strange that the tourism industry considers the gay community one of its major market segments and offers them a wide range of new and varied products. Important travel companies, such as Barceló, Halcón, Marsans, Travelplán, Viajes el Corte Inglés, Turismo de Madrid, Avis, Air Europa and many others have incorporated special offers for gay travellers. In addition, many agencies expect to promote Spain as a receptive country of gay tourism. Some Spanish cities are considered gay paradises. Places such as Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Benidorm, Torremolinos, Sitges and specially Chueca, in Madrid, are favourite gay destinations.

Chueca district is the largest recipient of gay tourists in Spain. It has become a fashionable area among gay and straight communities, who come to this neighbourhood looking for a tolerant and open-minded atmosphere. A clear example of this neighbourhood expansion is the arrival of big brands that want to establish in the area. During the day, you can walk and visit the gay or gay friendly locals that extend across its beautiful streets

By night, Chueca becomes one of Madrid's most fun and fashionable areas. Whatever your nightlife preferences are, here you will find a place to suit you because the area has all kinds of different venues and locals. Bars are open until the early hours of the morning. And for the real party people there are many options to continue the nightlife once the sun has come up.

If you want to discover Chueca and visit the entire city, you need to stay at least 3 or 4 days in the Spanish capital. Rent an apartment in Madrid and enjoy a friendly atmosphere.

Diana Roig has been writing articles and news for over five years An experienced consumer and journalist, she has worked across a number of leading consumer magazines, newspapers and websites such as “El Pais”, “Portamix”, “Barcelona Apartments”. Visit http://www.only-apartments.com/apartments-madrid.html for Madrid Travel Information.