Beach season is open at Axel Hotels across Ibiza, Mykonos, Crete, and Gran Canaria
In partnership with Axel Hotels
Three islands across the Mediterranean and one in the Atlantic Ocean are welcoming LGBTQ+ travellers this summer, with new destination Crete joining the lineup for the first time.
There’s a particular kind of summer that moves at its own pace: longer days, ocean light, and the sense that no-one’s keeping score. That’s the spirit Axel Hotels has built its beach season around, and this year the brand adds a new Mediterranean destination to a portfolio that now spans four islands.
The season started with the reopening of Axel Beach Ibiza in April, offering the most iconic sunsets over Cala de Bou Bay, where the hotel is located. The golden light returns, casting its glow over the sea as the Skybar’s pools come alive with cocktails, music, and that feeling that the day could always last just a little longer.
In Mykonos, the second season of Axel Beach Mykonos confirms what was already evident last year: the island remains one of the top destinations for the LGBTQ+ summer. Starting in May, the hotel reopened its doors in a setting where white architecture, floating breakfasts in a private pool, and the island’s energy create a combination that’s hard to match. Here, relaxation coexists with social life and partying in a natural, almost intuitive balance.
This year’s hot news comes from Crete, an island that’s been calling to us for some time. Axel Beach Crete joins the Axel Hotels family with an experience that invites you to discover a different Mediterranean, one rich in history, more laid-back, and more authentic. Located in the old town of Hersonissos, the hotel is nestled in a steep setting in history, near Sarantaris Beach, one of the island’s most iconic and liberating nude beaches. Of course, private pools, a gym, and a Skybar with a pool are all part of the experience.
From the Mediterranean, we move to a timeless island in the Canaries where time stands still. Almost everything happens around the pool at Axel Beach Maspalomas, and you could spend the whole day on its Bali beds without a care in the world. Or, head out to the famous Maspalomas dunes, marvel at the island’s natural beauty, and take a stroll through Yumbo, a one-of-a-kind LGBTIQA+ shopping centre just a few steps from the hotel.
Four distinct islands, each with its own unique character. Ibiza, Gran Canaria, Mykonos, and Crete: four ways to experience summer without rush, without inhibitions, and without labels. What they have in common: safe spaces designed to feel, to enjoy without reservation, and to live every moment freely.