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this is exactly where the “ugly American” stereotype comes from.  
The assumption is that for money, the locals will tolerate your behavior and/or cultural insensitivity. 
as for providers - I’ve seen plenty of guys in Thermas decline clients who wanted to pay, for whatever reason. A bad vibe is a bad vibe - money becomes irrelevant. 
they know how to spot the problematic clients.
language skills not required - a good attitude is 

First timer in Nice and hopefully not my last time. I saw La Cage Aux Folles both times but never knew how many gays are in this huge beautiful resort. Contrary to my expectations it's very upscale.Very warm. The central beach is potato sized rocks but great for sunbathing and swimming. The trendy Old City has a dozen gay bars snd a sauna or two. The guys are very cruisy and there's ten ads on RM and a couple dozen on Romeo Hunqz at a time. Many direct flights, even from NYC. 
A Paris by the Sea in style and food.
Heres the gay bars and saunas in just Old Town:

as Marc says, that has been the classic stereotype about Parisians for many, many decades......some truth to it, I suppose, but there are also many levels of toleration in Paris, just as in any large city!.......always make an attempt to speak French, smile, try, and you'll get along, mostly......

Nice is nice.
couldn't resist. It was actually my first time in Nice last summer and I loved it so much I skipped Barcelona and stayed an extra week. There are very expensive hotels down in the Old Town beach area but there are also very nice reasonable hotels in the center. I stayed in the new high-rise Holiday Inn Express which is really nice and great location across from Notre Dame de Nice for just over $100/night. 85-year old ladies in couture fashion and flawless makeup and hair would walk their poodles by us while we were having breakfast at 8am on the terrace. The food is amazing and amazingly cheap. There's a group of restaurants in the center locals all go to (and tourists "in the know"). The speciality is Riviera Pizza which is just amazing but a bite has calories for a whole day. More art than Paris as it was the working home for so many top artists. The real Old Town is 5 minute Uber from the center. It's sky high and lower quality. It has over a dozen gay bars, a gay sauna, a strip club and an Eagle with muscle dancers on the bar and in a sling in the back room taking tips. (the HIE has a gay drag/strip club down the block that i think is Nice's largest.) The guys on the beach are healthy and stunning muscles (no sand , just rocks). I enjoy the "French" lifestyle more there than what's left in Paris and for a lot less $$ than Paris or Barcelona. (i did a trip report here but too lazy to find it). Nice is big on Hunqz. But it's gay sauna really needs rentboys. 
 

when is the best time to go ?  Is it flooded w tourists like BCN ?

How is Nice in general? I plan to visit Paris this summer, and was told that Paris is not to happy about foreigners who don't speak French. I'm thinking of stopping by Nice.

Ah thanks for the response, but I already left Barcelona. Thank you though.

if you don’t like those words (or the person who posts it) - then don’t read it.
and you know how you can do that ? - place the person on ignore, which is the subject of this thread. 
But, instead of limiting what YOU see, you’d rather censor everyone else for your own delicate sensibilities- except when talking explicitly about hiring providers. 
make it make sense 

thank you for this - one of the most thoughtful & wise comments I’ve ever seen here.  this is a site where the core subject of interest is sex in context of providers, reviews & all things related - there is no confusion about that. It’s a place for free expression about topics that are typically off-limits elsewhere.
Yet, there are members using this site who attempt to control the narrative, censor and limit those expressions.  It’s not because they’re offended - they just don’t like the person posting or they just might disagree.  Typically, these are the people keeping the mods busy with their constant reporting & complaints. The “Karens” of the forum 

I’ve noticed a pattern among a few here whose sole presence is to find fault with the people who post about their real experiences, travel, etc.  instead of contributing something worthwhile, they zero in on grammar, spelling, politically correct terminology, etc simply to undermine the real experience conveyed.  Seems like a waste of time, but they need something to fill their days.  It’s all about their own jealousy & boredom in the end, not making a real contribution. 
And yes - the best way to deal with them is to place them on ignore.  I’ve often thought it would be fun to share our “ignored lists” - likely a definite no-no & that would make them crazy for sure.  
 
 

The beaches in Barcelona are accessible for everyone. Hence, you can't do gay stuff.
The beaches in Sitges are harder for other people to get to. There's 3 of them in Sitges, and Playa del Muerto is the one that's very secluded—and where sex is likely to happen.  FWIW, I'd only go to Sitges if it's the weekend, unless there's a big event on a weekday that you're guaranteed to expect an influx of people. When I went there, it was just a one day trip (Saturday). Train ride from BCN to Sitges is about 40 minutes for 4 euros one way. You can also rent a car.
Here are a few resources on how to find the nude beaches in Sitges:
https://www.gaysitgesguide.com/beaches/ https://www.theglobetrotterguys.com/gay-beach-sitges/  
 

Coming from the depths of rural Wales, it is not easy to meet anyone at all (let along muscular) therefore when I made friends with a bodybuilder who lived in Suffolk, I took it. The fact that I was 33 and he was 60 had no bearing on the subject at all.
I am still friends with him now, even more so since it was announced last year he is suffering from Alzheimer's

I dont think we can. People are certainly going to have individualized objections to any number of words. However, restricting the cultural voice of others here is unnecessary. 
When your sexuality is the stand out factor that makes you divergent from the norm, it becomes an important part of your culture. It's a culture steeped in a rich tradition of freedom and expression regarding sex. That culture, and the freedoms that come with it, were fiercely fought for by many.
It typically allows us to freely have discussions about sex, and use any number of sexual terms, without shame or embarrassment. And while still in some ways, we may not be able to have those discussions, and use those terms, in "polite" society at large, there is absolutely no reason we shouldn't embrace and celebrate the tolerance to have those discussions, and use those terms, within our own community.   

This is what the Mods told me: " Use the link below. Add user you want to block here. They will see your posts though."
https://www.companyofmen.org/ignore
 
So if you're tired of seeing posts, reactions, and DMs from any of the members (for example, you're tired of me, yours truly). You can add that person on that ignore list! You'll never see any of their stuff. They'll still see the stuff you post though, which is not too bad (It'll let them still obsess getting your attention, and they can still respond to your posts, but they won't know you've ignored their existence.)
Also, Ask for more clarification in the “ask a moderator” sub forum if you need more help. Happy Browsing!

I’ve been going to Thermas since 2008 & my impression at that time was it had been open for several years.  There has never been an issue at Thermas affecting their ability to operate (except for Covid, which is unrelated to the discussion).  The owner is present & hands-on, running a safe environment for men.   I’ve never had a bad experience there among many visits over the years.  Yes, I know about the parties. Debating the legality is a moot point.  If Thermas closes one day, it will probably be because of lack of clients due to apps.

I’ve often wondered why Thermas works in BCN and nothing comparable in Madrid.  First, Sauna Adan in Madrid was a literal dump and the facility in no way compared to Thermas.  It was dirty & the working guys were random and surly. I did not feel safe imo. Second, Madrid isn’t flooded w tourists in the same way as BCN & certainly not in context of gay tourists, although that is changing.  Third, Madrid is a much more regulated city and it is evident everywhere you look - the streets are cleaner, the city is vibrant and there is no crime wave of petty theft targeted at tourists as in BCN.  In short, a true rentboy sauna in Madrid just would not be tolerated by the authorities. 
of course, the trolls will chime-in who want to pick apart real experiences in lieu of their online “research”
btw - I’m happy to see people still posting on this thread ….it is about Thermas !

The most similar one in Madrid would be Sauna Gran Via. It's starting to have a reputation to be escorts only sauna. However, I don't think SGV advertises itself as an escort sauna like Thermas does.
 
 

“I blocked him, he's useless and misinterprets everything as though he's the expert and the almighty of morals, on a board for gay whores, smh
My experience vastly overshadows his....in matters that I comment on..... I must have offended him by saying this, Chunky, older & queeny....hit too close to home for him, 😛
I highly recommend the ignore button, for him too.”
 

Oh forgot to add... if you're into architecture, check out Gaudí's houses in Barcelona. He's the same architect that laid the foundation for La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, but there's a few houses that he was involved in in Barcelona.

Architecture: La Sagrada Familia (it's a cathedral) if you like architecture. (TBH, if you've been to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, any cathedral/church is not worth visiting after that because St. Peter's Basilica is the best one I've seen and it's free.)
Beaches: Sitges Beach (the gay nude beach part of it), Barcelona Beach. They're free.
Museum: Picasso Museum
 
Avoid: Park Guell — it's basically just a regular park, but they charge people to get in.
 

Architecture: La Sagrada Familia (it's a cathedral) if you like architecture. (TBH, if you've been to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, any cathedral/church is not worth visiting after that because St. Peter's Basilica is the best one I've seen and it's free.)
Beaches: Sitges Beach (the gay nude beach part of it), Barcelona Beach. They're free.
Museum: Picasso Museum
 
Avoid: Park Guell — it's basically just a regular park, but they charge people to get in.
 

I was in Barcelona for for almost 2 weeks. I was deciding between Hola Barcelona vs T-mobilitat Usual. I ended up getting T-mobilitat Usual which cost 21 euros for 30 days and has free subway metro access to the airport. Hola Barcelona can give you only 5 days at most and that would cost 40 euros—hence, it was easier for me to choose T-mobilitat Usual which was half the price for longer number of days too.  Also, T-mobilitat Usual is what the locals use, but foreigners can use it. I used its phone app, and I just submitted a copy of my passport and paid 21 euros on the app. There is also a pay-as-you-go version called T-mobilitat Casual, but this does not have free metro to airport (which is like a 5 euro ticket one way).  https://www.tmb.cat/en/barcelona-fares-metro-bus/single-and-integrated/t-usual
Also, if you're in Madrid, avoid the Madrid City Card. I paid 27 euros for that for 4 days and it was not worth it because all the discounts were for attractions I did not want to see (eg, wax museum). It would have been way cheaper if I paid my Madrid transportation with their pay-as-you go commuter card that the locals use.
In my recent experience, both Madrid City Card and Hola Barcelona Card (which are advertised for tourists) are tourist traps and should be avoided.

Yeah so your feeling is correct: while on Friday and Saturday there are the most number of providers, there are also the most number of clients so it sort of actually feels like there's about the same amount available as on the other days, simply because more of the providers will be busy with clients so fewer provisers are wandering around (because the others are in cabins or in rooms with clients). Still, Friday and Saturday is still your best bet, simply arrive at 3:30pm and wait at the foot of the stairs and watch the guys arrive. 😉
As for a number it is very hard to say as providers come and go. Maybe anywhere between 10 and 20?

It's a sauna so yes, correct, as a client you are also expected (required actually) to wear only a towel. (whether you wear underwear under it or not is up to you. Most don't). 
You pay the entree fee, get a key with a locker number and go change. Once you are changed you go down the stairs where the working boys will be waiting or wandering around, and on the bottom most level there's a pool and bar. Some providers will approach you, some won't. If you see someone you like just say "Hey" to them and they will most likely lead the conversation.
Clearly state what you want to happen (suck their dick, have them suck you, get fucked, fuck them, kiss or not,...) and confirm these are things he offers or not (all providers have different limits and things they offer). The standard is 50 euro for one session, no matter what the activity (usually, with some exceptions noted later on), excluding the provider's ejaculation (if you want them to ejaculate, tell them as it's extra money, usually 50 euro extra). There are "strict" tops who sometimes propose to let you fuck them for double the money (so 100 instead of 50 euro for 1 session. I suggest to not do this as they are often not good at bottoming and to search for a true versatile or bottom provider).
If kissing is important to you, ask them to demonstrate to you how they kiss during the conversation. It's forward, yes, but a good kisser will happily oblige and it can save you from disappointment as I've had providers give halfhearted pecks once the session started (when I didn't ask them to show me before). 
A session lasts around 20 to 30 minutes (but you as the client should keep track. Most providers will make the session shorter if you don't). The rule of thumb is that it's 50 euro per 30 minutes. So if you were to engage a provider for one hour, it's expected you pay him 100 euro. But always confirm price and duration before starting the session. Some will (jokingly) ask for a tip beforehand, which I always politely decline. 
Once you've agreed on everything, it's time to start the session. For this you have 2 options. There are free cabins on the first basement, they have a fixed bench with thin mattresses on them. Some clients find them uncomfortable, for me they work fine. I suggest using the cabins on the left of the stairs (when facing with your back to the stairs) as these have better lighting in them and there are larger cabins. Just ask the provider to get you a larger cabin and they will look for it. Most of the time the larger cabins are in use by providers who are on break (smoking and chatting). 
You can also pay for a room. This is always by the hour and they come at various prices, depending on the size. All rooms have a full bed in them with linen and towels so the more expensive ones are simply larger. The comfort remains the same. The price list for the rooms is visible at the entry. 
After you are done with the session some providers will take a shower with you, some won't. Then you both go the top floor (street level) where the lockers are. You then get the money from your locker. The provider will be waiting for you in the bathroom next to the entrance (you can't miss it, it will be very clear where it is) and you give them the money there. I don't know why that is the spot but it's been that spot for as long as I've gone there. 
The providers don't mind it if you have your phone with you (I use it for Google translate).
If you had a great time with a provider, I suggest you buy them a drink at the bar (if they're not otherwhise engaged with another client). I find it nice chatting to the guys and getting to know them.
I totally understand one might be nervous going for the first time, but I've found that most everyone there (from the staff to the providers) are friendly and want to help you relax because happy, relaxed clients spend more money 😉
Ideal times to go are any day between 4pm and 8pm. The busiest days (with the largest number of providers, but also the most clients) are Friday and Saturday, same time (4pm till 8pm). Outside these hours there will rarely be providers in the sauna. 
Hope this helped! 

Thanks for the answer. Yeah, been there. I see no need to add that site to my bookmarks list.

LOL - there is one person routinely referenced as “most ignored” here & the other site.  Entire threads about muting that individual - I’ll bet it’s the same one

I'm not a provider, but I'm a gay man who hooks up with other people. I don't see the point of you bringing that up to him. If there's any interest in you on his part, he will mention it at the time when he feels ready and appropriate. It could be a different situation if he lies about it, or sustains a position against escorting while you know that he escorts. But if it's just a person that you met and hooked up with, if you have a real inteterest in that person, let him disclose at his pace. If otherwise you get a cheap thrill by brining people's information (not exactly secrets if he advertises), then act accordingly. Just keep in mind that who knows how many things we hide when we hook up with others. We all have our own things to tell or keep quiet. The fact that he's a provider doesn't make him any less of a human being. Just my thoughts, not law.