This year’s Maspalomas Pride, held from May 1 to 11, was absolutely incredible — by far the biggest and most vibrant celebration I’ve ever seen! The event attracted over 300,000 people from all over the world, shattering previous attendance records and proving once again why Maspalomas is one of Europe’s top LGBTQ+ destinations.

Yumbo Centrum in Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria, is the world’s only LGBTQ+ shopping and nightlife destination. By day, it offers shops and dining; by night, it transforms into a celebration of queer culture with drag shows, bars, and events like Maspalomas Pride. This inclusive, international hotspot is more than a mall—it’s the heart of LGBTQ+ life on the island.

Maspalomas is not just known for its enormous expanse of dunes next to the sea, or its great climate. It is also known for its old Lighthouse, which saw the first tourists arrive, and witnessed the area turn into a holiday resort.

Maspalomas Gay Pride in Gran Canaria is one of Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ festivals, offering a week of joyful parades, themed parties, cultural events, and workshops. Centered at Yumbo Centrum, it celebrates diversity, equality, and community spirit in a stunning island setting.