Gay Athens Guide: The Essential Guide To LGBT Travel In Athens Greece.So what are you waiting for, channel Zeus, the god of Destiny and Fate or maybe Dionysus, the Greek God of Wine, Pleasure, and Festivals, and lets yourself fall head over heels for Gay Athens. Unlike much of the world, the modern Athenian LGBT scene is rapidly growing and finding its feet in the trendy Gazi neighborhood where most gay clubs and bars are located, but the city center is also experiencing a second-coming, so there is plenty of options. This, of course, should not put you off visiting Gay Athens where you will find yourself welcomed wherever you go – just don’t expect colorful rainbow flags to be marking your way. While many anti-discrimination laws are in place many locals Greeks do choose to maintain a discreet life behind closed doors rather than a ‘ loud, here and queer’ attitude you might find in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Paris or Lisbon. Gay travelers here will find Southern European hospitality wins out over the strong influence of the conservative Greek Orthodox Church.
Sure, Athens might not have the surreal beauty or gay mecca status of Mykonos but it is easily the most liberal city in Greece and for the most part, offers a progressive European mentality regarding the rights of its LGBT community.
