Gay hotel santorini

Don’t be afraid to let loose, darling – the LGBTQ+ community in Santorini is warm, welcoming and ready to party!

Tropical Bar

This bar in the main city of Fira has a reputation for being one of the most accepting in Santorini. You will certainly feel welcome here and will have no issue exploring as queer person.

So, whether you’re on your honeymoon, traveling solo, or with friends, Santorini will captivate you with its stunning beauty and charm.

Arts and Culture in Santorini

Museum of Prehistoric Thira

Going hand in hand with Akrotiri, this museum houses artifact pulled from the Minoan dig site, countless other artifacts from dig sites elsewhere on the islands, and other Greek archaeological wonders from the mainland. 

Megaron Gyzi

This local heritage museum is a great place to drop in if you want to see a highlight reel of Thira culture in Fira.

The food menu includes vegan options and Greek eats. 

They are only open for the summer season, with a typical opening day in late March, so if you want to take advantage of the off-season specials that many hotels have, you can’t go. It is more remote than other beaches, so bring your own gear for a picnic if you want to spend a whole day here. 

Red Beach

Like the name says the Red Beach is a red sand beach created by the volcanic activity on Thira.

Each villa is separate from the others, giving a completely private stay.

 

Aspaki ☆☆☆☆☆

Starting your stay with a bottle of sparkling wine is a life-changing experience and sets the tone for the hospitality you can expect while staying at Aspaki.

If you want to make the most of your stay, Venus Sunrise Suites & Villas also offers wine and catamaran tours. You can enjoy a variety of delicious cocktails and wines, as well as tasty snacks and light bites. Make sure you book well in advance if you want to have a larger group dine-in.

For thrifty travelers looking to experience everything without breaking the bank – hikes in nature reserves await alongside secluded beaches perfect for enjoying some alone time together.

With only 13,500 full-time residents, Santorini might not sound like the ideal gay travel destination.

This is the largest commercial winery on the island.

Venetsantos Winery

Another historic winery, this one opened in 1947 and is the oldest industrial winery in Santorini. There are several good things about this. Visit Akrotiri to see the ruins of a Minoan city, then head to nearby Red Beach. If you want the small-town village experience without compromising the luxe touches Santorini is known for, then this is the hotel for you.

Each room also features views of the caldera and boasts stunning sunset scenes.

This is, however, the most expensive hotel on this list. They host live music and it can really get bumping. This secluded back end is a great spot to relax (especially if you want to explore a nude beach) and there is a tavern that rents umbrellas and sun beds. 

Kolombos Beach

Also known as Colombo, this beach is well-known as a gay hotspot.

During this time, they serve up modern Greek eats and fairly priced, unique cocktails. You can feel comfortable traveling alone, with a partner, or with friends. Most of the patrons of this bar are locals, so you can expect a quieter spot to watch the sunset and snap some stunning photos. 

Murphy’s Music Bar

The final Fira bar we’ll talk about here, Murphy’s (opened in 1999), is one of the oldest bars on the island.