Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras sits on the ground floor of the Yumbo Centre in Playa del Inglés, the heart of gay nightlife in the south of Gran Canaria. It is a gay bar in Maspalomas that keeps unusually long hours: the doors open at 10 am and the terrace stays busy until 2 am, so it works as well for a late breakfast after the beach as for the first drink of the night.

Its spacious outdoor terrace is ideal for watching the Yumbo fill up in the evening. The cocktail list is the main draw, alongside beer, wine and simple food, and prices remain modest. The atmosphere is relaxed and sociable, and the team organises special nights through the year, such as the bar’s birthday party with a free buffet and camp music.

The Facebook page is the best way to follow what is on, from special nights to birthday celebrations. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, and it is a good meeting point before moving on to the clubs on the upper floors.