Event Dates
From: Monday, January 19, 2026
To: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Adventure Week lands in Gran Canaria with a complete program of daytime adventures and nightly socials.
Adventure Week lands in Gran Canaria with a complete program of daytime adventures and nightly socials built around Playa del Ingles and the Yumbo scene.
- Stay close to the events and enjoy a unique and relaxing experience at the Fahana – Men Only Hotel – A welcoming men-only spot in central Playa del Inglés, perfect for social energy and walking distance to Yumbo and many events.
The Event
- Next Edition: Monday 19th January 2026 – Sunday 25th January, 2026
- Get ready for a gay week with a difference, combining health and wellbeing with fun and friendship on the island of Gran Canaria.
- Featuring big days out – hikes, canyoning, island tours, surf, snorkel, scuba, via ferrata, buggies, kayaking.
- A clear basecamp rhythm – most meet-ups run via Buddies Cafe, so you can drop in, check in, and head out.
- Beach training with structure: HIIT sessions, stretching, meditation, sunrise runs, mindful beach experiences.
- Midweek pool energy – The Big Balls Sportswear Pool Party at Axel Hotel is the headline daytime social.
- Nights that keep it friendly – welcome drinks, cocktails and mocktails, Spanish night, a men-only drinks stop, BBQ sundown and a fancy dress closing party.
- Events end with a proper send-off – farewell hike, beach games at Kiosk 5, then last drinks by the sea.
- Check out the top hotels with availability close to the Yumbo Centre.
The Schedule
Time Event Location AVAILABLE DAILY Daily Tandem Skydiving By booking Daily Scuba Diving and PADI Course By booking Daily Surfing and Kitesurfing Packages By booking SUNDAY 18TH JANUARY 21:00-23:00 Pre Adventure Week Drinks Voulez Vous MONDAY 19TH JANUARY 09:00-18:00 The Rainforest Island Tour Activity 09:00-16:00 Via Ferrata Activity 10:00-18:00 Falcon Ravine Hike – Barranco de los Cernicalos Activity 10:00-18:00 Presa de Ayagaures Hike Activity 19:00-22:00 Adventure Week 2026 Official Opening Party Axel Hotel 21:00-23:00 Adventure Week Welcome Social WunderBar TUESDAY 20TH JANUARY 08:30-09:30 Strength and HIIT Beach Workout Playa del Ingles Beach 09:00-13:00 Learn to Surf – Group Surf Experience Activity 10:00-18:00 Jungle Nudist Hike Activity 10:00-18:00 La Fortaleza Hike Activity 11:00-18:00 Historical with Tapas Tour of Las Palmas Activity 12:30-16:30 SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) and Snorkel Tour Activity 21:00-23:00 Cocktail and Mocktail Night Vibe Cocktail Bar WEDNESDAY 21ST JANUARY 08:00-16:00 Canyoning Buddies Cafe 08:30-09:30 Stretch and Meditation on the Beach Playa del Ingles Beach 10:00-12:00 VIP Package Brunch Location by email 11:00-18:00 The Big Balls Sportswear Pool Party Axel Hotel 15:00-19:00 Coast of Arinaga Afternoon Walk Activity 21:00-23:00 Spanish Night Bar Junior THURSDAY 22ND JANUARY 08:30-09:30 Strength and HIIT Beach Workout Playa del Ingles Beach 09:00-13:00 Discover Scuba Diving Activity 09:00-18:00 Valle de Agaete Circular Hike Activity 09:00-18:00 Hike into History: Galdar and Coastal Rock Pools Activity 10:30-21:00 The Volcano Heart Island Tour Activity 13:00-17:00 Snorkelling Tour Activity 16:30-18:30 Sangria, Tapas and Charla (Chat) The Copacabana 21:00-23:00 Drinks at Toms Bar (men only) Toms Bar FRIDAY 23RD JANUARY 08:00-16:00 Canyoning Activity 08:30-18:30 Hiking to Gui Gui Beach Activity 10:00-18:00 Ayacata – Pico de las Nieves Hike Activity 13:00-16:30 Mountain Buggy Tour Activity 20:00-23:00 Adventure Week Sundown BBQ Basement Studios SATURDAY 24TH JANUARY 09:00-10:30 Sunrise 5K Run and Mindful Stretch Activity 09:30-16:30 Hike and Wine at Bandama Crater and Bodega Los Lirios Activity 10:00-18:00 Mountain Nudist Hike Activity 14:00-19:00 Mindful Horizons – A Sunset Beach Self Awareness Experience Playa del Ingles Beach 14:30-20:00 Sunset Kayaking Activity 21:00-01:00 Circus Fancy Dress Party – Official Closing Party The Copacabana SUNDAY 25TH JANUARY 11:00-16:00 Fataga to Tunte Hike (Farewell Walk) Activity 14:00-16:00 CanCanaria Beach Games Gay Beach Kiosk 5 16:00-20:00 Farewell Drinks Strand-apo-Theke The Venues
- Check out our Gay guide to Maspalomas, complete with insider tips on where to dine, stay, and play.
- Buddies Cafe – Your meet-up hub in the Yumbo, easy drop-in basecamp for check-ins before day trips, and the starting point for most tours.
- Axel Hotel (Axel Beach Maspalomas) – Adults-only resort feel with poolside social energy and the setting for the Big Balls Sportswear Pool Party.
- WunderBar – A relaxed Yumbo cocktail stop built for early-night mingling and the official welcome social.
- Vibe Cocktail Bar – Smart, modern bar with creative drinks and a laid-back space for the midweek cocktail night.
- Voulez Vous – Friendly pre-week drinks venue with a music-led atmosphere to kick off the program.
- Bar Junior – Popular local bar with an upbeat Spanish flavour, hosting the themed social night.
- Toms Bar – Men-only Yumbo classic with terrace seating and a cruisier mood later in the evening.
- Basement Studios – Men-only complex known for pool sessions and outdoor areas, hosting the sundown BBQ.
- The Copacabana – Large Yumbo bar suited to themed parties and the official closing fancy dress night.
- Gay Beach Kiosk 5 – Daytime meeting point on Maspalomas beach and home to the beach games.
- Strand-apo-Theke – Iconic gay beach bar right by the dunes, perfect for farewell drinks by the sea.
Recommended Hotels in Gran Canaria
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Book early your hotel & stay close to
Playa del Ingles next to the gay bars
The Axel Beach close to the Yumbo centre
offering a great pool and stylish rooms.
For further information and advice on
CanCanaria Adventure Week, Website
Over 32 gay bars all in the same area, so we have chosen Hotels close to the gay bars that have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner .
Av. Estados Unidos, 28, Las Palmas,
Offering large rooms with balconies, the adults-only Bohemia Suites & Spa is 200 m from Playa del Inglés Beach. It features 1 freshwater outdoor pool and 1 saltwater outdoor pool and 2 outdoor jacuzzis.
The stylish rooms at Bohemia Suites & Spa feature yellow, terracotta or purple colour schemes with olive-wood furnishings.
Avenida Sargentos Provisionales,14, 35100 Playa del Ingles, Spain
Set in Playa del Ingles and with Playa del Cochino reachable within 700 metres, Silvi Villas by TAM Resorts offers a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star resort has pool views
The units at the resort come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a shower and free toiletries. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
Avenida Tirajana 27, 35100 San Bartolome de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain
Located in Playa del Inglés, Sol Barbacan is only 2 km from the nearest beach. The complex features a swimming pool, 2 hot tubs, and free WiFi in all areas.
Sol Barbacan offers a buffet restaurant and an a la carte restaurant, as well as a pool bar and an evening lounge with a terrace.
Avenida Alféreces Provisionales 29, 35100 Playa del Ingles, Spain
Neptuno is an adults-only hotel, next to the Yumbo Shopping Centre, Inglés. It offers an outdoor pool, spa and free shuttle bus to the , 900 m away.
All air-conditioned rooms have free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a furnished balcony. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer.
Avenida de Tirajana 32, 35100 Playa del ingles, Las Palmas, Spain
Within 1.5 km of Maspalomas’s sand dunes, AxelBeach Maspalomas - Apartments and Lounge Club - Adults Only features an outdoor pool, gym and tennis court. This gay and hetero-friendly, adults-only complex also has a hammam, hot tub and sauna.
Opening onto terraces, the apartments at AxelBeach Maspalomas - Apartments and Lounge Club - Adults Only have attractive, contemporary décor. All include air conditioning, a safe, free WiFi and a living area with a sofa and flat-screen satellite TV.
Av. de Tirajana, 26, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain
Each spacious apartment has a kitchen with a microwave, fridge and coffee-maker. All have a bathroom and living area with sofa bed. A flat-screen TV and safe are available to hire. Balconies overlooking the pool or gardens
Av. Estados Unidos, 46, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi, an outdoor pool.
Av. Alfereces Provisionales, 21, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain
The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool,
Av. Alfereces Provisionales, 23, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain
This air-conditioned apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge. An outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi
C.C. Yumbo 111/11-12, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Cocktails and German beer.
● Terrace in the Six Pack Zone.
Gran Canaria
C.C. Yumbo 151/9, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Friendly bears bar.
● Decorated with teddy bears from around the world.
● Happy Hour until 21:00.
Daily 18:00 – 02:00
C.C. Yumbo 131/25, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Big LGBT-friendly cocktail lounge bar.
● Live music.
Tuesday-Sunday 18:00 – 01:00
C.C. Yumbo 231/2, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Small night bar with party music.
● Musical songs, shows, and sing-alongs.
Daily 21:00/23:00 – 03:00+ (September–June)
C.C. Yumbo 261/6-8, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Bar with drag comedy and other shows.
● Large terrace.
Daily from 23:00
C.C. Yumbo 261/2-3, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Loud party bar with terrace.
● Mixed clientele and ages.
● Busiest after 01:00.
Daily 22:00 – 04:00
C.C. Yumbo 121/5-6, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● French-inspired cocktail bar.
● Mixed clientele.
C.C. Yumbo 111/1-2, Gran Canaria, 35130 Playa del Inglés
● Gay cocktail bar with terrace.
● Happy hour prices and half-naked service.
Daily 18:00 – 02:00+
C.C. Yumbo 111/10, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Italian restaurant and bar with big terrace.
● Corner of the Six Pack Zone.
Daily 10:00 – 01:00; kitchen till 23:00
C.C. Yumbo 121/4-5, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Bar with big terrace.
● Mixed clientele.
Daily 18:00 – 02:00
C.C. Yumbo 141/1-2, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
C.C. Yumbo 111/13, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Small gay bar in the Six Pack Zone.
Daily 19:00/19:30 – 02:30/03:00
C.C. Yumbo 131/26, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Modern cocktail lounge bar with big terrace.
Daily 18:00 – 01:00/02:00
C.C. Yumbo 261/19, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Gay bar with German and Dutch Schlager music.
Daily 22:00 – 04:00
C.C. Yumbo 111/3-4, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Popular cocktail bar with terrace.
● Young friendly staff.
Daily 10:00 – 02:00
C.C. Yumbo 131/14, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Small Danish bar with mixed clientele.
Monday-Saturday 20:00 – 01:00 (closed in June and mid-December)
C.C. Yumbo 421/2-7, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Popular gay music bar with small dancefloor.
● Music: Pop and Commercial.
● Clientele mainly in their 20s and 30s.
Daily 23:00 – 03:30
C.C. Yumbo 161/15-18, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● German Schlager music bar with small dancefloor.
● Popular with mature clientele.
Daily from 21:30
C.C. Yumbo 121/1-2, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Music bar with lounge terrace in the Six Pack Zone
Daily 18:30 – 02:30
C.C. Yumbo 121/3, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
Daily from 19:30 –02:30
CC Yumbo 111/7 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
• Bar with terrace facing the square at the Yumbo Center.
Daily from - 1800 -0100
CC Yumbo 251/11 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Fetish - friendly men 's bar
● Terrace in the center , right next to Noxon
Daily from - 2100 -0100 /0200
CC Yumbo 161/4 -6 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Drag cabaret show
● Mixed clientele
Daily from - 2000 -0200+
CC Yumbo 212/4 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Drag comedy variety entertainment karaoke
● Mixed clientele
Daily from - 2000 -0200
CC Yumbo 151 /3 -4 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Cafe-bar cocktail-bar
● Big terrace towards the plaza
● Oldest gay bars still going strong
● Popular especially in early hours
Daily except Tuesday from - 2000 -0200
Maspalomas CC Oasis 35 -36 Paseo del Faro - Gran Canaria , 3510
● Popular for a snack or drink after beach
● Busiest between - 1600 -2000
● German Schlager international party music
Opening times : Daily from - 1200 -2200
CC Yumbo 261/14 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Small bar with drag shows on terrace
● Mixed clientele
Daily from - 2200 -0200 /0400
CC Yumbo 131/21 -22 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Bar with big terrace on ground floor square
● Mixed clientele
Daily from - 1100 -0300
CC Yumbo 232 /27 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● LGBTQ-friendly cocktail bar on the second floor center
● Views over the plaza
Daily except Tuesday from - 1800 -0200
CC Yumbo 161 /7 -9- Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Stylish music and cocktail lounge bar in the center
● Big terrace
Daily from - 1900 /2000 -0230
CC Yumbo 151 /1 -2- Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Gay music bar
● Eurovision-Nights all year around
Daily from - 2000 -0200 /0230
Alfereces Provisionales 31, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Big gay cruising club next to the C.C. Yumbo
● Run by the creators of the former club The Hole
● Check their website for weekly programs
● Admission: 10 €, includes 1 drink
Monday-Saturday 21:00 – 03:00; Sunday 17:00 – 03:00
C.C. Yumbo 261/9-13, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Bears-friendly and leather-friendly cruising bar
● Big outside terrace (smoker-friendly)
● Mainly middle-aged and mature crowd
● Admission: 10 €, includes 1-2 drinks
Daily 22:00 – 04:00
Av. de Gran Canaria 24 / Av. de la Unión Europea, Gran Canaria, 35100
● Bar with darkroom, sling, and a few cubicles
● Admission: 5 €, includes 1 drink
Tuesday-Saturday 22:00 – 02:00
C.C. Yumbo 251/12-13, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Gay cruise bar with cabins, sling, shower, and terrace
● Weekly agenda and dress codes available on the website
● Admission: 8-15 €, includes 1-2 drinks
Daily 21:00 – 02:00
C.C. Yumbo 251/11, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Fetish-friendly men's bar with a terrace
● Located right next to NOXON
Daily 21:00 – 01:00/02:00
Avenida de Tirajana 17, Barbados II, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Big gay cruising club located 400 meters from Yumbo Center
● Basement area with cabins
● Weekly dress code programs on the website
● Friendly staff and busiest between 23:00 and 01:00
● Admission: 10-12 €, includes 1 drink
C.C. Yumbo 161/10-14, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Big gay bar with a cruising labyrinth in the Yumbo Center
● Admission: 10 €, includes 1 drink
Daily 22:00 – 06:00
C.C. Yumbo 261/17-18, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Small fetish-friendly men-only cruise bar
● Mainly mature clientele
● Admission is free; minimum consumption of one drink
Daily 22:00 – 04:00
C.C. Cita, Avenida de Francia, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Small gay cruise and FF club on the ground floor of C.C. Cita
● Features bar, cabins, slings, and more
Closed from May 19 to September 2
C.C. Yumbo 211/2, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Small gay bar with a small cruising area including two cabins and a sling
● No dress codes; admission is free with a minimum consumption of one drink
Daily 21:00 – 04:00
Avenida de Tirajana 17, Barbados I, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Big gay cruising club spread over two floors
● Dress code includes naked, underwear, and fetish
● Mixed age crowd; busiest between 23:00 and 01:00
● Admission: 8-10 €, includes 1 drink
Daily 22:00 – 03:00/04:00
C.C. Yumbo 421/8-18, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Description: The iconic gay late-night dance club in Playa del Inglés, known for its commercial remixes.
● Highlights: Busiest after 03:30 once most bars have closed. Dance a bit next door at the Mykonos music bar before heading here.
Daily 02:00 – 06:00
CC YUMBO35100 Playa del InglesGran Canaria
Welcome to the Zaza-Bar in the Yumbo Centrum. We offer you a cozy terrace and a bar that is unique in the Yumbo. The bar is furnished in the style of Hollywood stars and legends with great attention to detail. perfect for people watching
Open 6.30pm till 2.30am
C.C. Yumbo, 3rd floor, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● A vibrant music bar and nightclub with a dancefloor, playing
Commercial Pop, RnB, Disco, and Funky House.
● Opened in March 2024 in the former Scala Heaven.
24:00 – 06:00 (opening days depending on season)
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We have chosen hotels in Maspalomas that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Highlights of what to expect at the next edition.
Maspalomas, located on the southern coast of Gran Canaria in Spain’s Canary Islands, has gained a reputation as a popular LGBTQ+ travel destination, often referred to as the “gay capital” of the Canary Islands. The area is known for its LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere, vibrant nightlife, and welcoming environment.
This is the main beach area of Maspalomas where LGBTQ+ travelers meet up to sunbathe, and socialize.
This is a more upscale area known for its luxury resorts, high-end shopping, and beautiful promenade.