Where are the Best Gay Retirement Cities in Spain?

Hola, Spain! You voted, we listened—and this week, we’re heading to the land of tapas, Gaudí, and gay beaches to reveal the Top 5 Cities in Spain for Gay Retirees!

From Malaga's chill beach vibes to Barcelona’s big gay energy, we’re breaking down:

• 🌈 The LGBTQ+ scene in each city
• 💸 Rent and cost of living
• 🏳️‍🌈 Our Queer Money® Retirement Rating
• And, of course, our favorite perks (hi, Bear Week in Sitges 🐻💦)

Spoiler alert: You can see Africa from your house, and yes, the best paella is in Valencia.

Whether you're dreaming of mañana mornings or plotting your fabulous early retirement, this is your Spanish gaycation starter pack. 🌴💃

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Next up: Mexico! But for now… stay fabulous. ✨

Takeaways:

• 🗣️ Pro tip: Don’t be that American - Want the full Spanish fantasy? Learn the language. It’s sexy and respectful.
• 🏖️ Malaga = sun, culture, and cheap rent—but bring your Spanish dictionary - This coastal cutie is wallet-friendly, but English isn’t widely spoken. Time to practice those rolling R’s!
• 🍊 Valencia is laid-back luxe - It’s giving: beachy, artsy, and unapologetically queer—with fewer crowds and more charm than the big cities.
• 🎨 Madrid has it all—museums, parks, nightlife, and Pride with a capital P - Just watch for some recent political shade trying to dim its sparkle.
• Sitges is cute and uber gay - the small beachside town south of Barcelona where we gayed it up for three months in 2019
• 🏙️ Barcelona is big, bold, and fabulously gay - You’ll pay more for the privilege, but the culture, community, and queer life? Chef’s kiss.

Chapters:

• 0:00 - Intro - Don't be that American
• 0:25 - Malaga - Affordable and expat-friendly
• 2:13 - Valencia - Gorgeous and big
• 4:30 - Madrid - Packed with gays, the capital in the center of the country and hot, hot hot
• 6:52 - Sitges - The gay mecca of Europe and host of International Bear Week every September
• 9:37 - Barcelona - Arts, culture, beaches and a gay nightlife to please just about any gay