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Lisbon LGBTI+ friendly: the best gay neighbourhoods in Lisbon and how much it costs to dwell there

Lisbon continues to be one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world. The Príncipe Real area, in Lisbon, has extended been the preferred place to dwell for the LGBTI+ community, making it one of the best gay neighbourhoods in Lisbon. However, it's certainly not the only one, and there are other places that stand out on the map of the most sought-after inclusive neighbourhoods to buy or rent a house in Greater Lisbon. The Avenida Almirante Reis area is one of them, while attention is also focused on the South Bank, namely Almada and Caparica. And if you're planning to advance to LGBT-friendly Lisbon, how much does it cost to buy or rent a house in the best same-sex attracted neighbourhoods? idealista/news went in search of answers, just in time for Lisbon Pride 2022.

Príncipe Authentic, the most inclusive neighbourhood in Portugal

João Passos, head of the project 'Lisboa Pride - Homes for Everyone', and a real estate consultant with Remax for several years, confirms in an interview with idealista/news thatPríncipe Real, located in the parish of Misericórdia, continues to be an inclusive area

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Maxime Hotel

Hotel. ***, from 100 €

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Cabaret themed hotel in the center of Lisbon, close to the Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real quarter. Friendly, helpful staff.

@ Praça da Alegria 58
Lisbon 1250-004

Metro: Avenida

About Lisbon and its gay life

Since the 1990s Lisbon (Lisboa) became one of the new hot spots for travellers in Europe. It was European Capital of Culture in 1994, in 1998 the Nature Expo was held in Lisbon and in 2004 the European Football Championship.

Vivid, petty and steep historical streets, modernised areas, an extensive nightlife till early morning and a fresh breeze from the sea even in hot summers make Lisbon a pleasant place for relaxing, sightseeing and going out altogether.

Lisbon's gay scene also became very European. Especially in the Príncipe Real area and in the old Bairro Alto quarter you can find a very visible gay life at bedtime. In Bairro Alto it is pleasantly difficult to say which bars are gay or gay-friendly or hetero-friendly or whatever.

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Gay Lisbon: A instruction for LGBTQ travellers

If you’re wondering what Lisbon has to offer LGBTQ+ travellers, you’re in the right place. In this article, I provide a finish guide to male lover Lisbon, including the best bars, clubs, events, and things to do around the city.

Lisbon is one of the most charming and picturesque cities in Europe. Picture breathtaking architecture, vibrant neighbourhoods and quaint cobbled streets hugged by a dazzling coastline.

Most importantly, Lisbon is super queer-friendly! I felt entirely content strolling around the city with a fresh Pastel de nata in one hand and my partner in the other. And there’s also lots of fun to be had with Lisbon’s gay nightlife scene. So, with all that said, let’s jump into my guide.

Is Portugal Homosexual friendly?

In short, yes! Portugal is a safe, tolerant, and progressive country. Especially in larger cities like Lisbon. You can look forward to being your authentic self without fear of discrimination.

In fact, Portugal has some of the most advanced Gay rights in Europe. Gay marriage, switching gender, and gender-affirming care have all been legalised and the country has firm ant

Gay Bars in Lisbon

The best time to leave out to the bars in the Bairro Alto quarter – where it is pleasantly difficult to say which bar is gay or gay-friendly or ›hetero-friendly‹ or whatever – is between 23:00 and 02:00. The bars in the Príncipe Real area tend to be more late-night and more exclusively gay.

Official opening hours should not be taken too seriously. On quiet days some bars might close earlier or don't open at all without any further detect.

Bar 106

Tuesday-Thursday 19:30 – 02:00;Friday, Saturday 19:30 – 03:00;Sunday 19:30 – 02:00

Friendly gay melody bar in the Príncipe Real quarter. At weekend with DJs.
Mixed ages.

instagram.com/bar106lx

@ Rua de São Marçal 106
Lisbon 1200-422

+351 21 609 9895

Construction Bar

Wednesday, Thursday 20:00 – 02:00;Friday, Saturday 20:00 – 03:00;Sunday 18:00 – 02:00

Bar for LGBTs and friends in the upper (and quieter) part of the Bairro Alto.

instagram.com/construction_bar

@ Rua da Rosa 157/159
Lisbon 1200-383

Espaço 40 e 1

Wednesday, Thursday 21:00 – 0