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LOVE ISLANDS Mykonos has been Greece’s gay capital since the 1970s – when its bars first hosted drag shows – but it’s far from the only option. Other islands that cater to LGBTQ+ travellers include Crete, Skiathos and Milos; agents can build an island-hopping trip using ferry services. Alternatively, group sailing holidays offer an interactive and fun way for LGBTQ+ clients to meet each other – and can provide lucrative commissions. For female-identifying LGBTQ+


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travellers specifically, the hilly island of Lesvos is a popular option. Besides being the birthplace of poet Sappho – and the very word ‘lesbian’ – the north Aegean island has hosted the two-week International Eressos Women’s Festival since 2000, which brings a dedicated following and late-summer boom to the isle. Some nearby resorts – including the Aeolian Village by Mark Warner in Skala Eressos, which opened in 2023 – put on inclusive activities for LGBTQ+ couples and groups.


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In Athens, the neighbourhood of Gazi is a hub of gay clubs and bars. Plus, the Athens City Festival (held every May) features a programme of LGBTQ+ events, including ‘Queer Movie Nights’ at the historic Trianon cinema. Meanwhile, in Thessaloniki,


EuroPride starts with a bang on June 21 with an opening ceremony and concert. For the following nine days, revellers can expect a non- stop roster of plays, film screenings and LGBTQ+ walking tours of the city. The event culminates on June 29 with the mother of all parades along the seafront boulevard leading to the city’s most iconic attraction, the White Tower. Although there’s always more that can be done to improve inclusivity, Greece is proving itself to be a safe, welcoming and exciting place for all travellers – and agents can steer them towards the very best experiences.


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