Article by Gavin Lapidus

With Turkish holidays being as popular as ever this year, here is a run down of the nightlife in the most popular Turkish resorts.

ALANYA – The majority of the nightlife in Alanya is centred around the harbour, but there are bars and clubs to be found along the winding back streets. Most of the clubs close at 3am in the harbour but there are free shuttle buses to a place called ‘Auditorium’ which stays open until the small hours of the morning, it also has a large swimming pool which you can jump into if you get too hot!

ALTINKUM – Altinkum offers a substantial choice of restaurants and bars that caters for all clientèle. The majority of the entertainment is centred around the bars along the promenade and Dolphin Square. Clubbers can head for the open-air Medusa nightclub which is regarded as THE liveliest nightspot. Another favourite is the Dolphin bar.

ANTALYA – Antalya’s nightlife caters for everyone, with its multitude of bars and nightclubs.The hottest spots for dancing the night away are Ally’s and Club 29 in kaleici, Club 29 is the largest and most frequented club in Antalya which has amazing views across the Marina but if you just want a quiet drink then head towards the waterfront bars.

BELEK – Nightlife in Belek is mostly limited to the large hotels which provide their own entertainment.

BODRUM – Is situated in the south western corner of Turkey and is about a twenty five minute drive from Bodrum airport. The Bodrum peninsula consists of Bodrum centre and the small villages of Bitez, Yalikavak, Turgetries, Gumusluk and Gumbet. The nightlife in Bodrum is extremely lively and probably has more bars per square mile than anywhere else in Turkey. When it comes to Bodrum if you can dream it you can have it

CALIS – The nightlife in Calis is very laid back with a few bars, but for a more lively evening head to nearby Fethiye.

DALYAN – Is a largely untouched tranquil village, and consequently doesn’t offer much in the way of nightlife, the main bar street runs from Leon’s bar right down to the other end of the town near the M+M Rock bar. Quite a few establishments have traditional Turkish nights offering belly dancing with traditional music and food.

FETHIYE – Nightlife is relaxed with most people spending their evenings lounging outside the Hotel bars.There are a few nightclubs in the promenade area though.

GUMBET – In the evening this resort erupts with the sound of thumping music, there is something for everyone. Enough said!

HISARONU – The nightlife of Hisaronu is geared towards the Brits. English style pubs show English football whilst you drink your English lager.

ICMELER – Not the liveliest of resorts but if you fancy somewhere a bit livelier then Marmaris is only a short bus ride way.

IZMIR – The nightlife in Izmir can be as relaxed or lively as you wish, most of the action centres around the Kordon Boyu, Karsiyaka, and Passport Pier where bars and clubs stay open until the early hours.

KALKAN – Although a small resort, Kalkan never fails to surprise with the choice of entertainment on offer. Jazz bars, live music and dancing bars, It’s all here.

KAS – A quaint little fishing town with a modest selection of cafes and clubs, not particularly suitable for the younger crowd looking for a lively night out.

KEMER – Kemer can get quite lively in high season. There are numerous late bars and a couple of clubs to choose from.

KUSADASI – The nightlife of Kusadasi is one of the best in Turkey, the busiest (and loudest) area is in Bar street and stays open until about 4am. The Ladies beach area and Old Kusadasi isn’t as lively but has an excellent selection of clubs and bars and finally there are a handful of Beach Clubs where you can lounge around during the day on big cushions and dance the night away.

MARMARIS – is one of the busier Turkish resorts and is probably the most European out of all the resorts too, it is approximately one hour and twenty minutes from Dalaman International airport and is in the South west corner of Turkey.

OLU DENIZ – Although it has a plentiful supply of bars along its waterfront if its something livelier that you’re looking for then Hisaronu is just a short Dolmus bus ride away.

SIDE – The majority of the nightlife is centred along the beach-front, there are a few lively bars but they tend to be early closers.

TURUNC – has quite a few relaxed bars and cafes but if it’s livelier nightlife that you’re after then head to Marmaris or Imeler.

If you are thinking of booking a holiday with great weather, friendly people and fantastic nightlife then Turkey is the place for you!

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