Chueca
Chueca
Ward of Madrid in Spain
Chueca [ˈtʃweka] is an area of central Madrid, named after its main square, Plaza de Chueca. It is known as Madrid's gay neighbourhood.[1] Plaza de Chueca was named after Spanish composer and author Federico Chueca. [2]
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It is located in the administrative ward in the central Madrid neighbourhood of Justicia.
Chueca is very lively, with many street cafes and boutique shops. Lonely Planet describes it as "extravagantly gay, lively young, and always inclusive regardless of your sexual orientation."[3]