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Here’s the reality: south Tenerife has one gay club, one cruising bar, and one sauna. All three are within a kilometre of each other around C.C. Verónicas in Playa de las Américas. That is the entire scene in 2026. It’s enough for a decent weekend night, but don’t expect Maspalomas. The rest of the strip is mostly standard British, Irish, and Spanish holiday bars.
The legal situation, briefly: Same-sex marriage has been legal in Spain since 2005. Ley 4/2023 covers trans and LGTBI equality nationally, while the Canary Islands’ Ley 2/2021 protects gender identity locally.
Where to find it
Playa de las Américas is split by the Barranco del Rey into two municipalities. The eastern half, containing C.C. Verónicas and Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina, belongs to Arona. The western half (Troya, San Eugenio, Torviscas) is in Adeje. The gay venues sit on both sides of this line, though you won’t notice the border on foot. It’s a 10-minute walk from EXITO to Q&K or Sauna Stonewall.
EXITO Gay Club
EXITO sits in C.C. Verónicas 2 on Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina, next to Papagayo. It’s the same business that opened as Butterfly Club in the Salytien centre, moved to Verónicas as Babylon Disco Pub after the Butterfly closed in 2017, and now trades as EXITO. Google and Travel Gay list the hours as Friday and Saturday only, 23:00 to 04:00. Expect to pay about €10 for entry with a drink. Nights feature DJ sets with drag and go-go acts, and listings mention a darkroom. Since it’s the only gay dance club in south Tenerife, plan your trip around the weekend if clubbing matters. Check Instagram (@exito_gay_club) for the line-up.
Q&K Cruising Bar
Q&K is located in Edificio Viña del Mar on Calle Guatemala, San Eugenio (Adeje side), under 1 km north of Verónicas. It’s a men’s cruising bar with a bar area, a darkroom, a maze, and lockers. There’s no entry fee; you just buy a drink. Google lists it as open Monday to Saturday from 21:00 to 02:00, closed on Sunday. Tuesday is underwear night. Instagram: @qkgaybar.
Sauna Stonewall
Sauna Stonewall is in local 2 of C.C. Pueblo Canario on Avenida Eugenio Domínguez Alfonso, also on the Adeje side, about 800 m from Verónicas. Travel Gay and Spartacus list a Finnish sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, darkroom, and cabins. Opening times vary by source. Google and Travel Gay (January 2026) agree on Wednesday to Sunday from 15:00, closed Monday and Tuesday, but give different closing times. Entry has been quoted at about €13. The website is dead, so call +34 922 798 450 or check Facebook first. Google reviews are mixed.
Drag and the gay shop
MHT – Music Hall Tavern at Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina 7 runs English-language comedy drag dinner shows. Travel Gay and QList list it, but the audience is mostly mixed holiday groups. Treat it as a show, not a gay bar, and book ahead.
The Gay/Men Shop Tenerife Sur at Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina 19 (local 34-B) is a small gay men’s shop. According to Google, it’s open Monday to Saturday, 11:00–14:00 and 18:00–22:00.
Closed or changed: gone but still Googled
- Butterfly Club (Salytien) closed after its dance floor collapsed in November 2017. It reopened as Babylon Disco Pub in Verónicas, which is now EXITO. There is no separate "Babylon" gay bar in Los Cristianos.
- Chaplin's, Punto Zero, Gemini's and the Cellar Bar in the Salytien centre have closed. The centre is largely empty.
- Adonis Sauna (Salytien) closed years ago. Stonewall is the only gay sauna in the south.
- Agua de Coco in Los Cristianos is reported closed by Travel Gay.
- Playaflor Chill-Out Resort on Avenida Rafael Puig, once sold as a gay resort with a chill-out bar, is marked permanently closed on Google and its website is down.
- Joyce and The Night Owl appear on some gay lists. They’re mainstream venues: a disco and a Northern Soul bar.
- The scene is busiest on Friday and Saturday nights, and busier in winter, which is high season in the Canaries.
- Everything is walkable from Verónicas. Taxis are easy to find on Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina late at night.
- The islands are on Atlantic time, one hour behind mainland Spain.
- For a bigger scene, Maspalomas on Gran Canaria (Yumbo Centre) is a short flight or a ferry and drive away.
Some websites list a cluster of bars "at CC Verónicas" with names such as Lick, Tramps, or Bear Sí. We found no trace of them in any other source. They look like a mix-up with the Yumbo Centre on Gran Canaria.
Practical tips
At a glance
| Venue | Type | Area | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXITO | Gay club | C.C. Verónicas (Arona) | Fri–Sat 23:00–04:00 |
| Q&K | Cruising bar | San Eugenio (Adeje) | Mon–Sat from 21:00 |
| Sauna Stonewall | Gay sauna | C.C. Pueblo Canario (Adeje) | Usually Wed–Sun from 15:00 |
| MHT | Drag dinner show | Av. Rafael Puig Lluvina 7 (Arona) | Show nights; book |
| Gay/Men Shop | Gay shop | Av. Rafael Puig Lluvina 19 (Arona) | Mon–Sat |
FAQ
Is there a gay bar in Los Cristianos?
Not one we could confirm. The gay venues are all in Playa de las Américas, around C.C. Verónicas.
Is EXITO open during the week?
No. It opens on Friday and Saturday nights only. During the week, Q&K is the only gay bar open.
Where is the gay sauna in south Tenerife?
Sauna Stonewall in C.C. Pueblo Canario, Playa de las Américas. Phone ahead, because published hours differ.
When is Pride?
Arona's council Pride, Arona Vive con Orgullo, runs in late June; in 2026 it ran from 22 June to 1 July. The 2027 dates weren't announced at the time of writing.
Last verified: October 2026.