Wet & Hair, Bear Carnival Edition 2024

Wet & Hairy Maspalomas – Europe’s Biggest Bear Pool Party in 2024

Each year the Hotel Axel Beach Maspalomas, becomes the Home for bears and admirers for the annual “Wet & Hairy” Pool party!

The Party

• The annual pool party, Wet & Hairy is the official pool party of the  “Bear Carnival” which takes place in Maspalomas every March.
• The party includes free access to the Sauna and the Jacuzzi plus a giant slide for those wishing to make a splash in the pool!
• International and local DJs will pump up the volume all afternoon as the hottest bears and chasers dance during what is one of the Island’s biggest gay events.
• Don’t Miss! Last time the fun in the Sauna was so hot, people were queuing just to get in! The Jacuzzi is also a must.
• The event runs from 12pm until 9pm.
• Discover the best of Maspalomas, from bars and restaurants to top attractions with our gay guide to Gran Canaria.

The Hotel

• Hotel Axel Beach Maspalomas is located just steps from the Yumbo, the epicentre of gay life on the island and home to the best gay bars, clubs and cruising zones! The hotel fills up fast for this event. The following hotels are located close by:

Hotels close to the Axel Beach

The Axel beach is one of the first hotels to sell out for any of the gay events on the island. The following hotels are just steps from the hotel and offer a great alternative:

• Sol Barbacan – Rated “Fabulous” by guests, this aparthotel has a large pool, large balconies and spacious rooms with excellent facilities where great care is paid to the little details. Our top choice.
• HD Parque Cristobal Gran Canaria – 3-star hotel with a fresh new look, just steps from the Axel. Rooms are spacious, and guest service is excellent.
• Playa Del Sol – Adults Only – 3-star hotel with clean and bright apartments, relaxing pool area and a perfect location close to all the bars and the main pride parties.