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
What to do if you're attackedStep by step, a 5-minute read
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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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Sport
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.