Gay and lesbian Madrid
Much of Madrid's nightlife has a big gay input and gay men
especially will feel at home in most of the listings in our clubs/
discotecas section. However, around Plaza Chueca,
graffiti-plastered walls proclaim the existence of a zona
gay , and the surrounding streets, especially c/Pelayo, harbour
at least a dozen exclusively gay bars and clubs, as well as a café
that's traditionally gay - the Café Figueroa at c/Augusto
Figueroa 17. Wandering about, be aware that Chueca is also
something of a drug centre, so taxis are best late at night. The
lesbian scene, which is rather less developed, has a current focus
in Lavapiés.
The main gay organization in Madrid is Coordinadora Gay de
Madrid, c/Fuencarral 37 (Mon-Fri 5-9pm, Aug from 7pm; tel 915 224
517; Métro: Chueca), which can give information on health, leisure
and gay rights. The Chueca website www.chueca.com is full of
information about everything going on in the area.
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