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Our absolute gay travel guide to Cyprus, including the best places to stay, gay beaches, gay bars, clubs, top things to do, and more…. What's the best part of Cyprus? Ok, sorry, that was bad…. Gay life has been quite a challenge for local Cypriots, but it is slowly evolving, becoming more and more vivacious with each passing generation.

Cyprus is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean, located south of Turkey and close to Greece.

Gay Cyprus: the complete travel guide for LGBTQ travelers

It has a politically chequered past, with the nation being divided between the occupied North and the Republic of Cyprus in the South following gay military coup by Turkey in Please read my story about how my family fled the Varosi Ghosttown of Famagusta to get an idea of the history.

In our gay travel guide, we will focus on the Greek Cypriot part of the island, located in the south. Heads up: Larnaca just wanted to let you know that this post contains affiliate links. That means if you book something through one of those links, we'll get a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

It helps us keep our blog going — so thank you in advance for your support! Our freshly refurbished Airbnb in Paralimni is the perfect cozy escape — think modern style, seaside views, a shared pool, and just a short drive from some bar the best beaches on the planet!

Find out more. The lingering presence of the Greek Orthodox Church has meant that many people in Cyprus hold very conservative attitudes. Accept is the leading LGBTQ-rights organization in Cyprus that does amazing work in progressing the rights of gay Cypriots, including putting together the annual Cyprus Pride parade.

All their upcoming larnaca can be checked out via their Facebook page. Then the two meet and join together at the Ledra Palace Hotel UN Buffer Zone, where they tie together the two rainbow flags in a remarkable show gay unity. Find out more by watching our reel about the United By Pride event. Despite strong conservative views, Cypriots love welcoming foreigners.

The good news is that gay culture is growing — and pretty fast! There are also 3 unofficial gay beaches on the island to check out. Organizers of Cyprus Pride had originally expected a strong pushback from right-wing groups but were gobsmacked when they received nothing but a warm embrace from locals.

There are also an impressive 3 gay beaches on the island worth checking out — one in Ayia Napa, another between Limassol and Larnaca, and the third between Limassol and Paphos — more on this below. Look out for the occasional private gay parties that happen, which are usually spread by word of mouth.

The most common is the gay boat party that happens several times in the summer months, organized by the owner of Lube Bar in Larnaca. Check the Lube Bar Facebook page for the latest info. There are two main airports in Cyprus — Larnaca Airport is the main bar, and there's also one in Paphos — so don't get mixed up with where you're landing!

There is a shuttle bus serving the airports to the main cities, but we find it best to either hire a car or pre-book a private transfer before you arrive to avoid waiting at the airport. Whilst there are no outright gay hotels in Cyprus like you'd find in Fort Lauderdale and Key West, there are a whole bunch of local and boutique hotels.