Greece has come a long way in liberating its LGBTQ+ community, but it still has a long way to go. In 2018, IGLTA-Europe assessed 49 European countries on gay rights and Greece was found to have the highest improvements. Here are a few LGBTQ+ highlights that should be celebrated:

• Homosexual activity between males has been legal since 1951, whereas female homosexuality has always been legal (and by legal, we mean ignored entirely which in this case is great!).
• Discrimination in the workplace has been illegal since 2005.
• Same-sex couples are allowed to enter a civil union.
• LGBTQ+ peeps are allowed to serve in the military.

We wish we could jump on Greece's back with the LGBTQ+ movement and shout GIDDY UP, but everyone has to start somewhere and we’re super proud of the progress Greece is making. In terms of gay culture, the country has already made it with proud cities like Thessaloniki leading the way! 🌈

Anonthen Cafe Bar is a fab place to start the evening right, with awesome snacks and tasty cocktails it's a great place for prinks!

If you're searching for a night of entertainment then head to TS14, where you'll find all sorts of delights from strippers to go-go dancers.

The main gay club of Thessaloniki is eNola - super stylish and always hosting an event, it's definitely worth a visit! Whatever you do, don't forget the Ouzo!

In a cosy 1880's building, with seating sprawling out into the street, is Negroponte. With a daily menu that changes depending on the fresh ingredients picked that day, it certainly is a culinary delight to dine here!

For a traditional Greek experience, with Vegan & Veggie options too, the perfect place is Sempriko. Sempriko has the unique option of heading to the grocery store attached and buying the ingredients for the meals you've just had!

If you're wanting to explore some of your darker desires, then PLAY is exactly where you can do that. In the day time, there are much more lighthearted things to see and do though, like wandering around the harbour and seeing the White Tower.

There are a few museums that will give you an insight into the incredible history of Thessaloniki as well as the Science Museum to have a sense of its future. Don't forget that Greece has incredible things to see and do, and there are daily ferries to take you to some of the other islands!