Susan's Place Transgender Resources

Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: Amy Chislett on January 13, 2018, 06:10:57 PM

Title: Spain
Post by: Amy Chislett on January 13, 2018, 06:10:57 PM
I was thinking of visiting this country.  I can't help but notice there are no or few members from the country here.  It does have a kind of macho-ist identity.  Can any one direct me with there experiences there?
Title: Re: Spain
Post by: Cassi on January 13, 2018, 06:33:14 PM
Quote from: Amy Chislett on January 13, 2018, 06:10:57 PM
I was thinking of visiting this country.  I can't help but notice there are no or few members from the country here.  It does have a kind of macho-ist identity.  Can any one direct me with there experiences there?

I think I heard once that their SRS consists of placing MTFs in the Bull Ring with red capes and funny hats. 
Title: Re: Spain
Post by: StacyRenee on January 13, 2018, 06:44:25 PM
I went to Spain way back when I was 16. I spent a week in Barcelona and a week in Madrid (with a week in Luxembourg to start the trip). I loved every minute of it. The subtle nuances, cultural differences.

As far as transgender acceptance, I couldn't tell you. Hispanic people are, in general, rather macho. I have come across a few transgender women from Spain. But most people on Susan's are from English speaking countries.
Title: Re: Spain
Post by: Mendi on January 13, 2018, 10:49:06 PM
Hi, I'm from Europe (Finland) and have travelled quite much in Spain and spent a winter in Barcelona. I would travel to that country in any day and would feel safe. It is a macho culture, but it just means, that guys might approach you more actively, than in some other country/culture.

What comes to safety, if you are staying in Barcelona, Baleares or any of the sunny tourist places and beaches, I wouldn't worry about safety....of course you need to keep your senses and not take any stupid risks, like in everywhere and that goes for cis and t-women.

But these places live from tourism and I have a hard time of imaging, that they would act weird or hostile, because that means loosing money.

And my personal experiences from the Spanish people are only positive.
Title: Re: Spain
Post by: Kylo on January 14, 2018, 04:16:34 AM
Spain is fine. There are far less welcoming countries for the likes of us.

I never had a problem there, either as a man or a 16 year old girl.
Title: Re: Spain
Post by: KathyLauren on January 14, 2018, 06:50:31 AM
Quote from: Mendi on January 13, 2018, 10:49:06 PM
Hi, I'm from Europe (Finland) and have travelled quite much in Spain and spent a winter in Barcelona. I would travel to that country in any day and would feel safe. It is a macho culture, but it just means, that guys might approach you more actively, than in some other country/culture.

What comes to safety, if you are staying in Barcelona, Baleares or any of the sunny tourist places and beaches, I wouldn't worry about safety....of course you need to keep your senses and not take any stupid risks, like in everywhere and that goes for cis and t-women.

But these places live from tourism and I have a hard time of imaging, that they would act weird or hostile, because that means loosing money.

And my personal experiences from the Spanish people are only positive.

Hi, Mendi!

I notice that you are new here, so welcome to Susan's.

Thanks for jumping in with your experience.

Please feel free to stop by the Introductions forum (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/board,8.0.html) to tell the members about yourself.  Here is some information that we like to share with new members:

Things that you should read




Site Terms of Service & Rules to Live By (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html)
Standard Terms & Definitions (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,54369.0.html)
Post Ranks (including when you can upload an avatar) (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html.)
Reputation rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,18960.0.html)
Cautionary Note (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,82221.0.html)
Photo, avatars, & signature images policy (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,59974.msg383866.html#msg383866)

Title: Re: Spain
Post by: Talita on January 14, 2018, 12:14:54 PM
Hi There!

There is a spanish t-girl whose blog I follow. You can find the latest entry here:
https://androgynbeauty.com/2018/01/10/2018/ (https://androgynbeauty.com/2018/01/10/2018/)

It seems she gets along just fine.

regards
Talita