Home to some of the world's sexiest bodies, Rio de Janeiro has become a hot gay destination and home to a sizeable gay population. The boys from Ipanema are tanned and toned. On the southern end of the island is Es Cavallet beach, where the gays go for some nude sunbathing. Ibiza is one of the world's most popular destinations for sunbathing and partying, for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Sitges is just a 45-minute train ride from Barcelona, and is especially popular during Gay Carnival in February. Those who prefer nude sunbathing head to Playa del Muerto or Playa de las Balmins. They're usually sunbathing at Playa de la Bassa Rodona, across from Hotel Calipolis. Sitges' beaches once seemed to be almost exclusively gay, but today they're a gay-straight mix, although gay men are clearly the majority during the warmer months.
If you spend some time in Manhattan's gayborhoods, you'll recognize some of the faces and bodies here. Pines Beach and Cherry Grove (where nudity is allowed) are the gayest beaches, especially on summer weekends. One of the most famous gay destinations in the world, Fire Island offers gay-friendly accommodation, shopping, events and nightlife. In fact, all of Mykonos is one big gay island, with gay hotels and stylish design boutique hotels welcoming a significant number of gay couples every summer.
The waterfront bars often turn into clubs on summer nights.
This is one of the gayest places on earth, attracting gay men from all over the world to its crystal-clear waters. Any of these three are known for the biggest gay crowds, although Elia is currently the gayest one, now that Super Paradise has been discovered by straight couples. and Super Paradise and Panormos beaches.