Thessaloniki Among 20 Top LGBTQ-Friendly Destinations for Travel in 2024

The White Tower in Thessaloniki. Photo source: Celestyal Cruises

One Greek destination, Thessaloniki, is included among the 20 top LGBTQ-friendly destinations for travel in 2024, according to travel website TravelPulse.

Considering that queer travelers are always searching for the “next exciting place”, along with reasons to return to favorite spots, Paul Heney from TravelPulse lists 20 places that should be on LGBTQ+ travelers’ radar in 2024.

“With post-COVID travel starting to exceed 2019 numbers in many areas, next year looks to be another banner year for vacations,” Heney says.

Regarding Thessaloniki, Heney points out: “This oft-overlooked Greek city is second in size after Athens, and has plenty to see and do, not least of which is beautiful architecture and history”.

Moreover, Heney sees many more LGBTQ+ travelers discovering “this gem”, as Thessaloniki will host the EuroPride event during June 21-29, 2024.

“The city was originally scheduled to host the celebration in 2020, but that was pushed back after the pandemic,” he said.

The list of 20 LGBTQ-friendly destinations for 2024 is the following

1. Saskatoon, Canada
2. Porto, Portugal
3. Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
4. South Australia
5. Dubrovnik, Croatia
6. Albuquerque, New Mexico
7. Seychelles
8. Madrid, Spain
9. Vancouver, Canada
10. Belize, Central America
11. Thessaloniki, Greece
12. Barbados
13. Cook Islands
14. French Polynesia
15. Medford, Oregon, USA
16. St. Augustine, Florida, USA
17. Milan, Italy
18. Osaka, Japan
19. Chicago, USA
20. Fort Lauderdale, USA

A brand of Northstar Travel Group, a US publications and event management company, TravelPulse provides content and insights on the travel industry.