Dunas Map, Maspalomas Gay Guide Wins LGBTQ+ Tourist Guide of the Year
Winners in the Southern Europe Prestige Awards 2025/26
Founded in 2008 by Pablo Cruz and Pierre Salducci as the Maspalomas Gay Guide, Dunas Map has evolved into an essential resource for Europe’s premier gay destination. Maspalomas attracts thousands of members of the LGBTQ+ community year-round, all seeking information about the best activities and amenities. The business serves both travellers and residents by providing free, accessible information about tourism and gay-friendly businesses throughout the area. The map is available as a printed pocket leaflet, website, and mobile app, with the guide being regularly updated. Looking ahead, Dunas Map continues expanding its reach with a new multilingual website for the mobile app, launching at the end of 2025.
The judges were particularly impressed by the guides’ comprehensive information about local activities in Maspalomas, from bars and restaurants to real estate and medical clinics. They admired how the app allows users to plan their trip ahead of time and stay connected with the Gran Canarian town throughout the year through a newsletter, blog, and magazine. The app’s year-round utility ensures visitors and residents alike have trusted recommendations at their fingertips. The judges also praised the new marketing and advertising agency Dunas Media, dedicated to promoting all brands, services, and products to gay communities across Europe.
Website: www.dunasmap.com