Best Gay Bars & Clubs in Icod de los Vinos

Gay Bars & Clubs in Icod de los Vinos

Let’s be honest and useful up front: Icod de los Vinos does not have any dedicated gay bars or clubs. This is a small, traditional wine town of around 23,000 people on Tenerife’s green northern coast, better known for its thousand-year-old dragon tree (the Drago Milenario), its bodegas, and its quiet historic centre than for nightlife of any kind. What Icod offers LGBTQ+ visitors is a genuinely relaxed, welcoming atmosphere — Spain has some of the strongest LGBTQ+ protections in the world, and the Canary Islands are used to international travellers — rather than a scene.

If you are based in Icod and want a proper night out, the good news is that the real scene is an easy trip away.

Where the Scene Actually Is

Puerto de la Cruz (about 20 km, the nearest scene)

Puerto de la Cruz is the closest town with actual gay nightlife and the natural evening destination for anyone staying in Icod. The best-known spot is Bar Habasko – The Hidden Bar (Av. Familia de Betancourt y Molina 15), a cosy, living-room-style queer bar. You’ll also find a cluster of gay and gay-mixed bars and show bars around the old town, plus a men’s sauna. Puerto de la Cruz is also where Tenerife’s main Pride is usually held each June.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife (about 40 km, the island capital)

The capital has a small but real LGBTQ+ presence, including a city-centre men’s sauna and a handful of mixed venues. It pairs well with a day of sightseeing and a night out.

The southern resorts – Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos & Costa Adeje (about 80 km)

The largest gay scene on the island is in the south, centred on the resort strips. Here you’ll find dedicated cabaret and show bars, dance venues and gay saunas. It is a longer trip from Icod, but it is where a full weekend of gay nightlife lives.

Getting There

The public bus network, TITSA, connects Icod with Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz and the south several times a day; journeys range from roughly 30 minutes to Puerto de la Cruz up to around two hours to the southern resorts. Renting a car gives you the most freedom, especially for getting home after a late night. Taxis are available but pricier than on the Spanish mainland, so it is worth agreeing a fare or checking the meter for longer runs.

What to Expect Locally

In Icod itself, evenings are low-key: a glass of local white wine at a bodega, dinner of fresh fish and papas arrugadas, and a stroll through the old town. A couple of friendly local cafés make relaxed daytime stops. Same-sex couples can be open without concern — discrimination is illegal in Spain and the town is easy-going and safe. Come to Icod for authentic Canarian culture and use it as a peaceful base, then head to Puerto de la Cruz or the south when you want the bars.