Sagittaria, Barcelona
The body queen from Barcelona is giving Trinity the Tuck a run for her money with her fashion-forward lewks and gagworthy tucking skills. But Sagittaria isn’t all scanty outfits and duct tape: she also served a crema Catalana so tasty and a Snatch Game so ratchet, they won her a well-deserved spot in the grand finale.
What are the top attractions in Barcelona?
I guess I’d have to say La Sagrada Família, and the other buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí, like
Casa Batlló and Casa Milà…. And then, of course, there’s the cruising area in Montjuïc Park.
A local hidden gem?
Plaça de Sant Felip Neri is a beautiful square where you can see shrapnel holes from a bomb that exploded there during the Spanish Civil War. This square is a symbol of Barcelona’s resistance against Franco and fascism.
What dish do we have to try in Barcelona?
Food is important in Catalonia and crema Catalana is our most famous dessert. I made it into an outfit for my hometown lewk on Drag Race España because I wanted something that would be immediately recognisable as being from Catalonia. At first, I’d planned to represent my original roots – my parents are from Andalusia – but then I thought, I’m Catalan, I’m not Andalusian; I need something that’s Catalan, but also fashion!
Who serves the best tapas?
I don’t have a favourite restaurant. I like to try different places, either in the El Born or Gran de Gràcia neighbourhoods. It doesn’t really matter where you go, it’ll all be
good. But whatever you do, never eat in Las Ramblas!
Where should we go for a good night out?
Safari Disco Club. Bananas is a fun night – I perform there sometimes.
Who are the best local drag queens (apart from you)?
My flatmate Queen Escándalo. Then there’s Miki Mint, who does some of the best shows in the city. Luna Diva is an icon; Patrick is one of the funniest cross-dressers you’ll ever meet. And of course there’s my season one sister Dovima Nurmi.
Are there any LGBTQ+ events we should know about?
Sitges Pride, in the small beach town of Sitges, just south of
Barcelona, a place of true queer excellence.
It was a disaster. I went in very high-energy, doing lots of splits, which I did very badly, while wearing a wig that looked like a Brillo pad. But people seemed to like it and I must have done something right if it got me to where I am today.
How do people respond when you go out in drag in Barcelona?
“Crema Catalana is our most famous dessert. I made it into an outfit”
Mostly, people are very nice, they admire you, compliment you. And then there’s the odd cis straight man who calls you “faggot” and, very occasionally, someone gets beaten up. It’s really unusual, but it does happen.
Why should LGBTQ+ travellers visit Barcelona?
There’s nowhere like Barcelona. It’s magical, with its culture, its beaches, its people. Barcelona has always been an open city and you can see that especially in the gay areas, like Mar Bella beach and the section of the Eixample district known as Gayxample. As a tourist, you will immediately feel that this is an LGBTQ-friendly place.
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