InDaClub
ul. Tsar Samuil 33
Sofia, Bulgaria

Quite nice place in the centre of Sofia. Usually open 24 hours, but it might be closed early in the morning. Party time is on Friday and Saturday nights when the place is crowded with mostly young guys. During the summer there is a nice terrace where you can enjoy your drinks in the open air. The music is mixed including disco hits, new Bulgarian popfolk music, Greek and Serbian.

E.M.C. (Europe Multi Club) Sauna
Via Aureliana 40
Rome, Italy
Metro: Repubblica
www.europamulticlub.com

Said to be the best sauna in Rome. The sauna is on three levels with very big pool and separate jacuzzi. Steam bath and dry sauna are available too. It is quite expensive (18 euro) which cuts off most younger clients who cannot afford such a price. Massages are offered and during the massage you will be offered additional sexual services for an extra fee.

ID Club
ul. Karnigradska 196 (junction with bul. Vitosha)
Sofia, Bulgaria
www.idclub.bg

The newest and most popular mix club in Sofia. Located in the top centre of the city, ID club is open every day except Sunday and Monday. Each evening is offering specialized parties, please check with club’s web site for recent program.

The place is crowded on Friday and Saturday evenings. On Tuesday there is usually live pop-folk performance featuring popular Bulgarian singers. Such evenings attract a lot of people and without having a reservation you might be denied entry. Reservation is free of charge by calling the phone number specified above.

In the late hours (usually after 2 a.m.) the darkroom is getting full. Some evenings there is a lot of action in the darkroom, but usually this is not a regular activity, so if your first visit is disappointing try another evening and you might have luck. This place attracts all type of men, but is preferred by younger people with fashion clothes. If you are dressed cheaply do not expect to draw any attention.

Entrance fee is usually 5 BGN, except on Thursdays when the entrance is free. There is a wardrobe available where you can have your clothes stored for 1 BGN. However recent experience shows that the wardrobe is not operating during the summer months, because people are not coming with jackets (explained by staff).

Sauna Adan
Calle de San Bernardo 38
Madrid, Spain
Metro: Linea 10 – Plaza de España

This is the most popular sauna in Madrid if you are looking for rent boys (chaperos). Rates vary between 30 and 50 euros. Rumors say that there you can find the best of Brasilian, Romanian and Bulgarian boys. If you want to have free sex with nice guys you should avoid this place. People there who are doing it for free would be twice as old as you. But if you have spare money to spent this is the place, you won’t regret!

Sauna Gran Via
Calle del Barco 6
Madrid, Spain
Metro: Linea 1 & 5 – Gran Via

Very close to Gran Via metro in a small street. A bit hard to locate, so look for door with mirrors at number 6. Entrance fee is 14 euro and includes towel and slippers. Deserted during weekdays until 5-6 p.m. and even afterwards the clientele is not very handsome. You can find some chaperos (hustlers) around if you are interested.

Sauna Octopus
Calle de Churruca 10
Madrid, Spain
Metro: Linea 1, 4, 10 – Bilbao or Tribunal

Sauna Octopus is located at about 15 minutes walking distance from Chueca square. Entrance fee is 17 euro and includes two towels, slippers and two condoms. The whole place is very clean with staff constantly cleaning the common areas. Unfortunately the cabins were not loaded with paper, but anyway the hygiene was at the desired level (although some sites speculate that you are in Spain not in Switzerland and should not expect much). Staff is very friendly and very polite (again there are speculations that staff is rude) and would happily answer all of your questions if you ask them in Spanish, even very broken Spanish. I even got free entry flyer for asking where is the smoking zone. Smoking is permitted only at the bar. The bar has glass floor through which you can watch the people downstairs in the pool. Visitors are of middle age and were not remarkably handsome. The steam bath is very comfortable for cruising and actions. Place recommended for the good health facilities that it offers.

Madrid is a good choice for gay travel and cruising. The city has its gay quarter where you can find many gay oriented places such as cafes, shops, bars, discos and of course places where you can have instant sex.  Spain is the destination of choice for many inhabitants of Latin America who feel just like in home not having any language barrier. Of course Spain also attracts people from the nearby European countries who also feel like being at home due to the European Union regulations giving them the right to live and work in Spain freely.

If you are planning your transportation to Madrid you might wish to check some popular booking sites for air tickets like www.expedia.com or go for some low cost offers by using www.skyscanner.net. If you budget is not limited you can accomodate in a hotel by checking www.quehoteles.com and picking a nice offer. The site is in Spanish, so if you are not fluent with the language ask a friend to help you. Cheaper option would be a hostel and you can find a nice offer at www.hostelworld.com.

Chueca

This is the first place that you must see when you are in Madrid. The gay quarter Chueca is located in the city centre, very close to Gran Via boulevard. You can even go there with the metro and you can’t miss it because there is a metro station with the same name.

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