The Gay Travel Index, published by the German magazine 'Spartacus', evaluates a total of 216 countries and regions around the world.
The magazine German Spartacus has published his Gay Travel Index, where it evaluates the best destinations for travelers LGTBIQ + 2012 since. Spain takes first place for the second year in a row.
El Gay Travel Index assesses the situation of people LGTBIQ + en 216 countries and regions around the world. The magazine scores 18 categories that analyze different aspects, such as the existence of anti-discrimination legislation, marriage, the right to adopt, transgender rights, intersex as a third option, conversion therapy, and marketing. LGTBIQ +. Spartacus It has different sources such as equaldex.com, ilga.org, transrespect.org, and open access NGO portals such as Human Rights Watch and government organizations such as Turespaña.
Last year, Spain obtained the first place in the ranking for the first time thanks to the approval of the so-called Trans Law In 2023, in 2025, it has earned top marks in most of the positive aspects and has not been penalized in any of the negative ones. It shares first place with Canada, Iceland, Malta and PortugalThese countries are followed by Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Norway, Uruguay and Switzerland.
Many Spanish cities are a true paradise for travelers. LGTBIQ +, especially in summer. The LGTBIQ+ pride in Madrid It is one of the most crowded of Europe. Barcelona stands out for its Pride and also houses from 2008 the Circuit Festivalone of the parties LGTBIQ + most popular internationally. And if that were not enough, Valencia will host in 2026 la 12th edition of the Gay Games, one of the world's largest inclusive sporting and cultural events.
The index has also highlighted the negative consequences of Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ policies: United States drops seven places to number 48, just the week in which several European countries have issued warnings for citizens tranny who are going to travel to the country. Afghanistan, Chechnya, Iran and Saudi Arabia repeat in last place.
