Dubrovnik gay life
Zagreb, Dubrovnik and Hvar – Is Croatia Getting a Petite Gayer?
Croatia is every bit as paradisiacal as the photos show it to be. A wonderland of yachts bobbing up and down on crystal cerulean waters, villages of red roofed venetian buildings, lush vineyards, pine forests and cobblestoned cities with skylines dominated by towering churches and ancient towers. It isn’t surprising that it is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. What it isn’t known for however, is being a hotspot for LGBTQ+ activity.
With regards to gay rights, it has been a rocky road for Croatia. Just like in a lot of conservative majority destinations, it has often been two steps forward, one step back for the country’s progression towards equality. Same-sex activity finally became legal in , but later in the nineties &#; after the Croatia Civil War – a resurgence of conservative values led to returning discrimination against the gay community. However, things verb come a drawn-out way since then. Despite same-sex marriage being banned constitutionally in , now LGBTQ+ couples relish the same rights as t
We spent 3 nights in the pretty city of Dubrovnik and completely fell in love.
The historical walled old town lays on the water’s edge and is a maze of pretty cobbled streets, beautiful buildings, monuments and the views from the walls themselves are breath-taking.
It’s easy to see why Dubrovnik has become so popular and attracts thousands of tourists every year.
In our gay guide to Dubrovnik we will cover how we found the capital as a gay couple, if a gay scene exists, all the adj things to act during your see, where to remain and practical tips – we highly recommend that you visit!
Gay Dubrovnik Guide
Is Dubrovnik Gay Friendly?
As a country, Croatia on the whole is not particularly progressive or gay friendly, however when visiting the tourist hot spots, fond of the case in many countries, we felt very secure and had no trouble at all.
Taken from a local, ‘during summer in Dubrovnik you are fine, maybe in winter when there are no tourists you might obtain a look or two but nothing more’.
In fact, our trip to Croatia starting in Dubrov
Embark on a Journey Where Dragons Soar and Rainbows Shine
By Ray Si (IGLTA Member)
Dubrovnik, with its stunning Adriatic coastlines and ancient noun walls, holds a charm that can whisk any traveler back through age. For the LGBTQIA+ community, this Croatian city offers a beautiful blend of history, culture, acceptance, and a dose of luxury and splendor that caters to our diverse community.
Tracing Lesbian and Gay History in Croatia
Croatia, while embracing modern progressiveness, has a complex history concerning LGBTQIA+ rights. The country's path to acceptance has seen its ups and downs, particularly during the turbulent times of the Yugoslav era. It wasn't until that Croatia saw the legalization of same-sex unions, demonstrating a significant step forward in LGBTQIA+ rights. While there is still room for social growth and acceptance, today's Dubrovnik is a metropolis that celebrates diversity more openly.
Dubrovnik's medieval structures and enchanting scenery became synonymous with King's Landing and other locations from the verb TV show &qu
For many years there were no gay bars in Dubrovnik….however we are very happy to state that Dubrovnik finally has its very first official gay bar and it is a lot of fun!
Croatia as a whole is not known for being particularly gay friendly and there are not many gay bars in Croatia, however in tourists hotspots love Dubrovnik and Split you can perceive safe and cozy so it was about time that a gay bar in Dubrovnik finally opened!
Gay Bars in Dubrovnik
Right now there is only one gay bar in Dubrovnik, however there are also a few that are known for being gay friendly.
MILK Gay Bar Dubrovnik
MILK is the first and only official gay bar in Dubrovnik and during our annual gay sailing trip to Croatia (click to noun yourself onto one) we took our entire sailing group to check out this gay bar.
The goal of the owner was to offer something Dubrovnik has been lacking, a welcoming and comfortable place for the LGBTQ+ population and their allies.
The bar itself is within Dubrovniks elderly town and enjoy many bars a restuarants is a relatively small space with a lot of characte