LGBT+ holidaymakers can relax on vacation at these top European holiday destinations
Malta, the top five is rounded out by Denmark, Belgium, Norway and Luxembourg.Denmark was the first nation in the world to provide legal recognition for same-sex partnerships in 1989, while Scandinavian neighbour Norway brought in some of the world’s earliest anti-discrimination laws in 1981.
Both nations are known for their cosmopolitan city breaks and beautiful scenery which can be enjoyed in any season provided you pack the right garments.Meanwhile central European small nations Belgium and Luxembourg are known for their progressive policies and favourable public attitudes to equality.
Belgium was the second country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage and elected their first openly gay Prime Minister, Elio Di Rupo, in 2011.
Luxembourg meanwhile has the highest public approval for LGBT equal rights in Europe at 87 per cent.Thankfully, popular holiday destinations like France, Portugal and Spain all made the top 10 along with the highest-ranking Balkan nation, Montenegro.Earlier this year France passed a law banning so-called gay conversion therapy, and is widely regarded as progressive on LGBT+ rights.
