LGBTQ babymoon in Italy itinerary

Posted by sarahjenny on 02/25/20 02:26 AM

We're a gay/queer couple looking to take our babymoon in late May/early June and narrowed it down to Italy, or possibly Spain. We want to be someplace where we don't have to hide holding hands, where we can relax, see beautiful buildings and nature and eat well and relax. Being budget-friendly is important to us about we have 9 days, give or take.

We're also maybe interested in renting a car and meandering about in the countryside. We're New Yorkers and don't really want to spend lots of time in a big city. I love the beach but it seems like it will not be beach weather this time of year.

Thank you for any recommendations!

Posted by Roberto da Firenze ⚜

San Francisco Bay Area (USA)

02/25/20 05:49 AM

15137 posts

I think Italians have much more to worry about right now than two gays holding hands.
Your question is way too broad as practically any region of Italy would fit your desires. Whether that time of the year is beach weather or not depends. Some years in early June temperatures spike over the 90’s F while the 80’s would be considered normal. Here in Northern California, anything above 68 is considered beach weather.
Look into the southern regions of Campania (Naples, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Pompeii, etc.) or also the Puglia (Apulia) region (the heel of the boot). Sicily May be too big for 9 days.
Tuscany is another choice, but the better Coast is in the southern part (Grosseto province) or the Tuscan archipelago.

Posted by sarahjenny OP

02/25/20 03:51 PM

4 posts

Thank you this is very helpful!

Posted by Robert

Wilmington, DE, USA

02/25/20 06:33 PM

1046 posts

I think the attitude towards our community in Italy is quite positive. Italians are very physical in their relationships with friends of either gender. i would leave it at that. I did read in an earlier forum topic that maybe 'excessive signs of affection are frowned upon.' Somehow that sounds more than obvious? Hand in hand, arm in arm, cuddling? I'm not sure I could do anything less in the most romantic country on the planet! Now, where to go. Florence, as beautiful as it is, can be very hot and humid and crowded. Rome has so many different centuries to explore the crowds can be a problem or part of the experience. Sorrento is my choice year after year as a place 'to be.' There's plenty to do but there's also plenty there for relaxation and babymooning! Have a wonderful trip and congratulations!

Posted by jaimeelsabio

Mid-Atlantic area

02/25/20 07:10 PM

6501 posts

In the large cities in Spain I wouldn’t foresee any issue with the holding hands, especially females. There are some really small rural towns that may still be pretty conservative but it’s not uncommon to see females holding hands, gay or otherwise, in Europe. Males might get more odd looks. There are many great rural places to see in the country. Prices for lodging most everywhere in Spain will be cheaper in May than in June, especially in areas with fewer tourists. Prices will be higher in places like Sevilla, Granada, Madrid, Barcelona, Toledo, and Cordoba than in places like Lugo, Murcia, Cacares, Leon or Zamora.