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The Complete Antalya Province Nightlife Guide

If you spend your holidays in Antalya, you will have the pleasure to taste the colourful nightlife that offers the region. Whether you are in Antalya, Side, Kas or Alanya, the evenings are full of events and things to do.

Clubs, bars, restaurants, shows, live music and late coffees shops... There are plenty of places open until very late that will provide you fun and entertainment.

On this page, find all the answers to popular questions about the nightlife in Antalya Province. You will read about the best locations, prices, alcohol in general in Turkey, opening hours, customs in Turkey, parties at all inclusive resorts and general questions.

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FAQ

Where are the best Nightlife Districts in Antalya Province?

The Nightlife in Antalya happens between the all inclusive bars, clubs and pubs in the Beach Resorts and selected places througout the province.

Generally, there are four very popular places in Antalya district with a thriving nightlife.

Besides the four mentioned places all beach resort towns in Antalya have some local restaurants.

Kaleiçi: Antalyas City Centre Kaleiçi hosts numerous bars, clubs, karaokes, restaurants and pubs. The nightlife is generaly outgoing with a lot of young locals from universities and tourists. Another example is the Beach Park at Konyaalti in Antalya, which is more local. Read more things to do in Kaleiçi Antalya or information about History of Antalya City Center.
Side Old Town: There are duzens of restaurants, bars and open air clubs on Side peninsula. This is a popular location to go for people that are staying at one of the nearby Beach Resorts in Side, Kumköy, Evreneki, Colakli, Sorgun and Titreyengöl. In Side there are mainly tourists. The prices are higher than in the other locations. Read more things to do in Side Old Town.
Alanya Harbour: The street between Alanya's harbour, Alanya's Red Tower and the Alanya's Castle are filled with restaurants, pubs and bars. Most of the visitors are tourists, but there are also some locals. In Alanya Oba there are also a lot of restaurants, bars and pubs.
Kas Harbour: For everyone who is staying in the western part of Antalya, the Lycian Coast, the harbour of Kas is one of the most popular places to visit at night. There are fish restaurants with Raki, bars, clubs and pubs located there. Read more things to do in Kas.

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In Turkey, people like to eat long and extensively and the table is always richly stocked. At a traditional Rakı sofrası, a Rakı table, there are countless hot and cold meze on the table, people eat and drink for hours. Raki is drunk with fish and the drink is also very popular with meat dishes.

Often the meal is accompanied by Turkish folk songs, some of which are performed live. Turkish raki songs sound melancholy and are usually about love, desire and forgets. Traditional songs are often played, which many Turks know from memory. Learn more about Food in Antalya with our following articles.

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Popular Local Alcohol from Turkey

Turkey is a Muslim country, but alcohol is sold almost everywhere.

Every supermarket and also every tekel buffet has spirits. There are places that do not serve alcohol, especially in the more rural areas. Other than there, alcohol is served almost everywhere in the touristic areas.

Only during Ramadan, the month of fasting, restaurants that usually serve alcohol may not do so.

Popular Turkish alcohols you should know:

Raki: Among alcoholic beverages, Rakı is the Turkish national drink as such. It is made from grapes harvested when ripe, which are fermented and distilled. Anise is then added and distilled again. The drink has a licorice-like taste. When combined with water, the anise precipitates and the drink turns a milky white color. After each sip of Rakı, a sip of water is drunk. The clear liquor has an alcohol content of 40-50%. The most famous varieties are Yeni Rakı and Tekirdağ Rakı.
Turkish Wine: People in Turkey drink very little wine; the per person consumption per year is less than one liter. The Aegean and Marmara regions produce almost 60% of all Turkish wines. However, wines from the growing regions in southern Central Anatolia are also well-known, such as Turasan from Cappadocia or Kalecik Karase from Ankara.
Efes Beer: Efes Brewery is the best known and largest brewery in Turkey and also operates branches abroad. The beer is brewed according to the German Purity Law. It takes its name from the city of Ephesus near Izmir, where Turkish beer Efes was first brewed.

Raki is the Turkish National Alcoholic Drink

Prices for Alcohol & Food and Opening Hours in Antalya

Prices in Restaurants: The prices in the restaurants are very different depending on location and offer. While you can eat very cheaply in more rural areas and get dinner for as little as 5 euros in the simpler restaurants, prices in the cities and tourist areas reach Central European levels.

Prices for Alcohol: Alcohol is very highly taxed in Turkey and is therefore relatively expensive. Therefore, many tourists prefer the all-inclusive resorts. Alcohol is not served in every pub and restaurant, but in the tourist areas alcohol is served almost everywhere.

Opening Hours: In Turkey, people eat dinner relatively late, around 20:00 the restaurants start to fill up. They are usually open until midnight, often longer if there are still guests in the house. In more rural areas, restaurants often close earlier.

Nightlife in Side old town in Antalya Turkey

Turkish Nightlife Customs

Every evening, the restaurants serving raki are filled with locals enjoying the national drink accompanied by Turkish music. "Lion's milk" is also called raki, accompanied by countless mezes and meat or fish.

If you just want to drink a beer and not eat, you go to a pub. However, if there is a soccer match on TV, they are all crowded and the matches are broadcast on huge screens. Turks love soccer, the games are followed lively and full of enthusiasm. Don't be surprised by loud comments and when a goal is scored, the whole pub will be roaring - provided the right team has scored.

The typical Turkish cafés are reserved for men. Here people meet to chat and play backgammon. Alcohol is not served, the locals drink strong black tea. There is at least one café in every neighborhood, which is well frequented until late in the evening.

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Concerts, Festivals and Shows in Antalya

Numerous concerts and festivals are held in Antalya throughout most of the year, such as Antalya Opera and Ballet Festival in June, Antalya Tourism Festival in July, International Folk Music and Dance Festival in August, Ibradi Grape Festival in September, to name a few.

Golden Orange Film Festival (Altın Portakal Film Festivali): This is one of the most important festivals in Turkey and the most famous festival in Antalya. It was first held in 1964 in the ancient theater of Aspendos, but then moved to Antalya. Awards are given to the best international and international films; the symbol is the golden orange, which was also called the Turkish Oscar.
International Arts and Culture Festival Side: At the end of August, Side hosts the annual International Arts and Culture Festival. It is held both in the ancient theater and near the harbor, where visitors enjoy classical music against the impressive backdrop of the Temple of Apollo. Read more things to do in Side Old Town.
Fire of Antatolia: In Aspendos, the ancient theater from the 2nd century BC, concerts are held regularly during the summer months. Internationally known is the Fire of Anatolia, a music and dance group with 90 members who tell the story of Anatolia by dance, folklore and theater. The group has performed in 2750 shows in over 75 countries.
Jazz Festival Alanya: Jazz lovers will visit the festival in Alanya at the end of September. Against the backdrop of the historic Red Tower, national and international artists perform jazz music.
Lycian Arts and Culture Festival Kaş: The ancient theater of Antiphellos, built in the 1st century BC, serves as the stage for the Lycian Arts and Culture Festival in Kaş, which features dance shows and performances by the State Ballet and the State Opera. The stage faces directly to the sea. Therefore, the festival is celebrated together with the residents of the opposite Greek island of Meis, which makes it a special kind of cultural event.
The Land of Legends: The theme park offers an impressive show every evening on the canal that flows through the shopping mall. With dazzling lights, imaginative costumes and impressive musical shows, viewers are taken into the world of fairy tales. Read more about The Land of Legends Theme Park in Antalya.

Bar in Paloma Orenda Hotel in Antalya Turkey

Nightlife in Beach Resorts in Antalya

The beach resorts in Antalya have their own nightlife. Each resort has several bars and pubs and at least one club where a DJ plays in the evening. Live shows are often performed in the theaters.

If you have booked all-inclusive, all drinks, including alcoholic ones, are also free. However, alcoholic beverages are mostly limited to locally produced ones, i.e. Rakı, Turkish wine and Turkish beer. The ultra-all-inclusive concept also includes foreign branded drinks, be it Red Bull in the cocktail or whiskey at the bar.

In addition, there are some party hotels in Antalya that cater to parties of all kinds, both with their facilities and their concept. An example of this is the Adam & Eve Hotel in Belek.

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Popular Clubs in Antalya Province

Kadir's Tree House: Kadir's Tree Houses in Olympos is considered an insider tip. Here you will not find flat-rate tourists, but a colorful, international audience, the backpackers dominate here.
Lighthouse Club: The Lighthouse Club in Side is directly at the harbor and offers the right open-air club vibes with a view of the Apollo Temple in the background, in addition to neon lights and disco balls.
Club29: With several bars and a restaurant, Club29 at the Antalya marina is one of the largest open-air discos in the region. The guests are mainly younger people.
Havana Club: The Havana Club in Alanya is a huge open-air disco where Turkish and international songs are played. The guests are mostly younger people. Read more things to do in Alanya.
Club Inferno: Club Inferno in Kemer, about 50 kilometers from Antalya, can accommodate 3,000 guests and is known for its shows and stage performances that provide entertainment until the early hours of the morning. Read more things to do in Kemer.

Nightlife Attractions in Antalya

There are several ways to make an evening special, blow you may find some ideas.

Turkish Night: In the past, Turkish nights were used to entertain the travelers who stayed in the caravansaries, today the shows in the hotels take the visitors into a fairy tale of One Thousand and One Nights with folk dances, splendid costumes and fire tricks. Of course, the Turkish belly dance is a must at such a show. The accompanying music is loud, foreign and yet captivating.
Boat Cruise: The trips start from Antalya, Alanya and Kemer. The boats are en route along the coast for several hours and take numerous swimming breaks. Finally, there is a foam party on deck that you will not soon forget.
Night on the Boat: In the evening, the sea and the lights on the coast looks especially beautiful and gives a very special magic. The evening boat trips are held anywhere along the coast. Included is dinner on board as well as wine and beer. If you want, you can also have raki...
The Land of Legends Show: The canal, which in Land of Legends stretches through the middle of the palatial shopping mall with its white, palatial buildings to the fairy-tale castle, plays host every evening to a fantastic event that takes visitors to another world with dazzling lights reflected in the water, fanciful costumes and the musical shows of Franco Dragone.
Concerts: Numerous concerts take place in Antalya and the surrounding area, especially in the summer months. One of the most famous is "Fire of Anatolia" which is performed in Aspendos. The Roman theater dates from the 2nd century BC.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Can I drink alcohol in Turkey?

Yes, of course there is alcohol in Turkey. Even if there is not a pub in every small village, alcohol is served everywhere in the tourist areas. Turks prefer to drink Rakı, the Turkish national drink, which has a taste similar to licorice.

How expensive is it to eat in a restaurant in Turkey?

The prices in the restaurants are very different depending on location and offer. While you can eat very cheaply in more rural areas and get dinner for as little as 5 euros in the simpler restaurants, prices in the cities and tourist areas reach Central European levels.

What can I do in the evening?

There are many ways to spend the evening in an interesting way, be it on a boat tour, at a concert, in a Turkish pub or having dinner overlooking the sea, just to name a few. The choice is yours...

How long are the restaurants open in Turkey?

In Turkey, people eat dinner relatively late, around 20:00 the restaurants start to fill up. They are usually open until midnight, often longer if there are still guests in the house. In more rural areas, restaurants often close earlier.

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