Madrid is pure Spain and the guys have more fun smiling and flirting. Not surprisingly Madrid has become an insider tip for party guys from all over Europe.

Due to the very progressive laws of gay marriage and anti-discrimination, approved by Spain's government and parliament in 2005, Madrid was chosen to host the EuroPride 2007. The parade in the very center of Madrid – with more than a million participants and visitors – became the largest, hottest and most colourful gay pride parade Europe has ever seen.

The gay epicenter of Madrid is in the Chueca district. Most of the gay shops, cafes and bars and some smaller clubs are located in or close to Chueca.

Madrid Gay Pride 2009:  by far the largest and most colourful gay parade in Spain and one of the biggest parades throughout Europe, with thousands of international visitors. Called "Madrid Orgullo" (abbreviated "Mado", orgullo is the Spanish word for pride).