12 sizzling beach towns that offer plenty of sand, eye candy, and skimpy Speedos

We are longing to pack away the sweaters in exchange for tank tops and shorts in preparation of living our best summer life.

From Lisbon to Fire Island, we’ve found the best beach towns for warm nights on the sand. The thought of lounging beach side, glowing in sunblock and sex appeal while cruising beach bodies has us ready to pack our bags.

Check out this list of 12 beach towns that you need to visit this summer.

Aruba

You want to be here for the white sandy beaches (particularly Eagle Rock Beach) and gay-friendly island life. Be sure to make time for snorkeling.

Aruba

Check out our guides to 20 places in Aruba.

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Saint Martin

While there is no official “gayborhood” or Pride parade, live your best gay life on the shores of Saint Martin. Arrive by cruise or plane, be pampered and lounge on the nude-optional beach.

Saint Martin

Check out our guides to 20 places in Saint Martin.

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Key West

Considered the original gay vacation spot, visitors flock here for the fresh seafood, water sports, and clothing-optional resorts.

Key West

Check out our guides to 79 places in Key West.

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Naples

Southwestern Florida’s best kept vacation secret is Naples, a quaint beach town with one gay bar (Bambusa Bar & Grill) and plenty of gay-friendly culture.

Naples

Check out our guides to 15 places in Naples.

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Cabo San Lucas

Cabo is the perfect destination for those who want to avoid over-the-top scenes like Miami and Fort Lauderdale. This is the place for biking, scuba diving, sailing, and sprawling on the beach.

Cabo San Lucas

Check out our guides to 14 places in Cabo San Lucas.

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Cote dAzur

The culture in South of France has always been a favorite for visitors and the glamorous Cote d’Azur is on top of that list. Gays flock here for the bling and international appeal.

Cote dAzur

Check out our guides to 12 places in Cote dAzur.

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Lisbon

Take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean Portugal’s capitol, Lisbon, offers mild weather, stunning landscapes, architecture, and is inexpensive by European standards.

Lisbon

Check out our guides to 33 places in Lisbon.

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Tel Aviv

If you can pull yourself away from the eye candy delights of Tel Aviv’s beaches, the internationally known gay nightlife scene here is epic.

Tel Aviv

Check out our guides to 26 places in Tel Aviv.

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Cape Town

South Africa has a gay-friendly history as the fifth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage and a first to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Cape Town

Check out our guides to 43 places in Cape Town.

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Sitges

Sitges is Spain’s gay destination and home of multiple nude beaches, abundant nightlife options, and welcoming Spanish culture that we know and love.

Sitges

Check out our guides to 40 places in Sitges.

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Cancun

Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a wild vacation, Cancun has it all: crystal clear blue skies, glistening warm water, clean beaches, and lots of eye candy.

Cancun

Check out our guides to 32 places in Cancun.

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Fire Island

About 50 miles from New York City is Fire Island, the East Coast’s gay beach enclave. Cherry Grove and Pines, the summer resort communities, are packed full of gay residents. It’s a gay must!

Fire Island

Check out our guides to 19 places in Fire Island.

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