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The trendy Zei Spazio Sociale, an LGBTQ+-friendly bar and social space, is popular with Lecce’s student crowd. Call in advance to request their tiramisu.
In Cisternino, Al Vecchio Fornello features traditional bombette and grilled meat dishes selected by weight from the counter.
Italian himself, he lived many years abroad (Los Angeles, Madrid, London) and traveled all over the world with his own personal travel blog, before returning to Puglia, his home region, with the intention of making the rainbow shine all over Italy, even bigger and even brighter!
In these cities there are LGBTQ+ clubs, gathering venues and clubs, as well as annual parties and Gay Pride celebrations. Fantastic food, beautiful countryside, and amazing locations all come as an added bonus.
Puglia’s Best Beaches
It’s no surprise that Puglia has two of Italy’s best gay and naturist beaches because this region is all about the sea.
Seasonal vegetables and herbs are the key ingredients in any authentic Italian kitchen, especially in Southern Italy. Perfectly set on the Mediterranean with over 500 miles of coastline and the longest of Italy’s mainland regions, Puglia is sandwiched between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. This was considered an important step forward to the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people into the Italian society.
What is the best city in Italy for singles?
Big cities definitely offer more chances for those looking for love or simply fun, so Milan, Rome and Bologna are the best cities in Italy for singles. There are also many wonderful lesser-known places where an interest in LGBTQ+ history could lead you, such as Florence's Bargello Museum, which contains an earlier Renaissance statue of David by the artist Donatello—the first free-standing male nude since Classical Antiquity, and a super-sexy homoerotic nude at that.
Buon appetite!
Follow the Puglia Guys on Twitter (@gaypuglia) and Instagram (@gaypugliapodcast). Lesbians have never been banned from the Italian military since women were first allowed to serve in 2000. Grottaglie’s Trattoria la Luna nel Pozzo serves delicious, Italian dishes in the slow-food tradition.
Orecchiette con cime di rapa – a softer broccoli rabe – is the most popular dish in the region.
Seafood is always on most restaurant menus. This, of course, does not exclusively go for the LGBTQ+ community, but clubs and nightlife here help for sure to create safe contexts and dedicated opportunities.
Is Southern Italy gay friendly?
As we have seen, cities such as Naples, Gallipoli and Catania are historically gay friendly.
And if you’re in Bari, visit Reverso Unconventional Bistrot, a small gay-friendly wine and cocktail bar.
La Ciclatera Sotto Il Mare is a gay-friendly café with a wonderful terrace overlooking Bari’s old port, and it’s the perfect place to enjoy something light to eat or a place where you can enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif. Head north to Spiaggia d’Ayala and Campomarino di Maruggio for golden sand dunes flanked by a pine forest and hot adventure in the cool of the shade.
Located in the port city of Brindisi, Torre Guaceto is the busiest gay beach on the Adriatic coast.
One of the most gay-friendly areas in Southern Italy is Puglia, including the beachside town of Gallipoli, which has recently because a popular destination for LGBTQ+ locals.
About the Author
Sergio Scardia is the co-founder of Italy Gay Travels, a company organizing LGBTQ+ group trips in Italy.
The organization Polis Aperta estimates that 5 to 10% of Italians in uniformed service (military or police) are LGB. Despite the ban on discrimination, some service personnel unfortunately face harassment or violence because of their sexual orientation. Their sister bar, La Ciclatera, is located in the heart of the city’s historic center, usually attracting a younger crowd. And for a night of go-go boys and drag queens, head to Makumba Tribe Village, a well-known gay club in Bari.
Where to Eat
Puglia is a popular food destination, so it’s not hard to find inexpensive, but good food.
In fact, Italians live longer in general than most and this is largely due to a varied Mediterranean diet of fresh produce and seafood.