Guide
What's useful in the city, beyond the night.
Have you been attacked?
What to do, step by step, and who to call.
Safety and help
028 · LGBTI helplineFree, 24 h, confidential
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Observatori contra l'LGTBI-fòbiaReports and support for victims
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Centre LGTBI de BarcelonaFree legal, psychological and social advice
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Sexual health
BCN CheckpointFree HIV test in 20 min · PrEP · vaccines
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PEP · after a riskGo to A&E within 72 h
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Gais PositiusHIV test and peer support
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Panteres GroguesLGBTI+ sports club · 25+ sports
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Queer history of Barcelona
1970
Social danger lawUnder Law 16/1970 on “social danger”, homosexuality could lead to prison or “rehabilitation” centres.
1977
First Pride marchOn 26 June in Barcelona: the first in all of Spain.
1991
Murder of Sònia RescalvoA trans woman killed in Parc de la Ciutadella on 6 October. It changed the fight against LGBTI-phobia in the city.
2011
Memorial in CiutadellaA pink triangle remembers the LGBTI people who were persecuted.
2014
Catalan Law 11/2014One of the first laws against LGBTI-phobia, with fines for discrimination.
Facts checked on 2 November 2026. Phone numbers and opening hours can change; check before you go.