Madrid has such a diverse range of bars to choose from. It all depends on your plans!

There's the cool and cosy Cazador, perfect for relaxing midweek drinks. Thinking of heading somewhere more lively before hitting the clubs? Then you'll want the vibrant La Kama which may start off as a bar but soon gets a club feel itself later into the night. There are even places for live indie music like Gris or catching a drag show bar like LL Bar.

Wherever you go, if you're up for a club afterwards then Black & White is a must. It's one of the longest-running gay bars in the city with two floors and three bars, open until the wee hours of the morning and with some of the best guests and artists from all over Madrid, it really is the place to be!

Pro tip: Madrid is the home city of WE Party. It's famous for its spectacular events with incredible DJ's and drop-dead gorgeous dancers. Usually hosted at La Riviera Club, if you see that We Party are on during your stay, then YOU party for sure!

There's a whole host of lesbian bars too, like Fulanita de Tal which is an absolute MUST in Madrid for any electronica/house fans. There's also TRUCO and ESCAPE but get there early, you can always expect a queue at weekends!

A great way to explore any new destination is to taste the food (taste a lot more than that too if you like ;)). It can get you diving headfirst into the culture and lifestyle of a place and hell, what's a holiday without treating yourself?!

Mamá Inés is a beautiful spot in Chueca for a spot of lunch, though small, it's always bustling with locals and tourists alike. Like almost everywhere in Spain, most bars double as a late-night eatery too, so some of the great cocktail bars like D'Mystic are also brilliant for your evening meal. Tapas and paella are a must to try. Luckily, you'll never be more than a stone's throw away from somewhere you can try it!

Spain as a whole is marvelled for its stunning art and architecture and the Prado is the absolute peak, the museum itself is over 200 years old and homes wanders older from all over Europe. It's not the only museum to explore in Madrid, but don't forget to check out the Royal Palace and the many parks too.

If you want to feel like a local, make sure you head on over to the beautifully situated market near Plaza Mayor - Mercado San Miguel. Madrid is also an excellent place to find some of the best Flamenco dancers in the world, so they're definitely an attraction to look out for!

In the late 70s, Spain’s LGBT community rejoiced as homosexual activity was legalised across the country. All this meant was that they could no longer be sent down for going down after a night out – something they’d been doing since the beginning of time anyway!

Today, Spain is one of the most liberal countries in the world in terms of LGBT freedoms. In fact, according to a 2013 study by Pew Research Centre, a whopping 88% of Spanish citizens accept homosexuality. Join us in raising a glass to Spain who came out on top (or so to speak) against the 38 other countries who were polled!