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Gay and lesbian Madrid
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Much of Madrid's nightlife has a big gay input and gay men especially will feel at home in most of the listings in our clubs/
discotecas
section. However, around Plaza Chueca, graffiti-plastered walls proclaim the existence of a
zona gay
, and the surrounding streets, especially c/Pelayo, harbour at least a dozen exclusively gay bars and clubs, as well as a cafAŠ that's traditionally gay - the
CafAŠ Figueroa
at c/Augusto Figueroa 17. Wandering about, be aware that Chueca is also something of a drug centre, so taxis are best late at night. The lesbian scene, which is rather less developed, has a current focus in LavapiAŠs.
The main gay organization in Madrid is Coordinadora Gay de Madrid, c/Fuencarral 37 (Mon-Fri 5-9pm, Aug from 7pm; tel 915 224 517; MAŠtro: Chueca), which can give information on health, leisure and gay rights. The Chueca website
www.chueca.com
is full of information about everything going on in the area. Other useful information
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