Amsterdam has harnessed a reputation for being one of the world\u2019s biggest sexual Meccas. Over the years, Amsterdam has developed an open and extensive gay scene and it boasts one of most permissive societies around.<\/p>\n
Gay Amsterdam<\/strong><\/p>\n It attracts millions of \u2018sex tourists\u2019 year on year who travel to the capital in search of sexual fulfilment. It\u2019s no surprise therefore that it\u2019s bursting at the seams with things on offer to the gay cohort. There are gay-orientated events, bars, pubs and clubs and undoubtedly this has played a huge part in triggering Amsterdam\u2019s popularity further.<\/p>\n The vibrant nightlife is varied with gay bars, cruising bars, gay leather shops and gay saunas \u2013 basically, something to suit every taste. And Amsterdam doesn\u2019t hold back!<\/p>\n The Gay Scene in Amsterdam<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most permissive cities in the world, Amsterdam legalised homosexuality as early as 1811. Caf\u00e9 t\u2019Mandje at Zeedijk 63 was the first gay bar to open there and it\u2019s widely credited with being one of the first ever gay bars in the world. Since 2001, same sex marriages have been viewed as a basic right for lesbians and gay couples.<\/p>\n On arrival, a gay traveller can relax in an open and tolerant environment. It\u2019s a comparatively small city, but there\u2019s plenty of gay entertainment crammed in. Whether you want to drink, dance or cruise, there will be a venue to suit your needs. Prominent annual gay events include:<\/p>\n Where to head to?<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re after something visual, then try the Cockring at Warmoesstraat 93. This club is right on the periphery of the infamous Red Light District and features delights such as live strip and sex shows, Monday to Thursday. A perfect excuse to extend your visit to at least a week just so you can partake!<\/p>\n Slightly less full on are the bars Caf\u00e9 t\u2019Mandje and Saarein. These places are quieter venues to chill \u2013 maybe after a heavy night or maybe you\u2019re just warming up slowly for tonight\u2019s entertainment. Whichever it is, both of these places offer good food and an extensive selection of drinks for you to enjoy.<\/p>\n As far as hotels go, two of the top ones are:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re a newcomer and you\u2019re not sure where to head to, there is actually a special tourist office in Amsterdam for gay visitors. It\u2019s called Gay TIC and it gives information on any aspect of gay Amsterdam that you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Amsterdam has harnessed a reputation for being one of the world\u2019s biggest sexual Meccas. Over the years, Amsterdam has developed an open and extensive gay scene and it boasts one of most permissive societies around. Gay Amsterdam It attracts millions of \u2018sex tourists\u2019 year on year who travel to the capital in search of sexual […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-224","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gayscene-org"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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