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Nightlife A note about the
local drinks of Turkey The local beer is called 'Efes' and is sold by the bottle, small or large. The Turkish national drink is ‘raki’, an aniseed flavored spirit compared to the french 'pastis' or the Greek 'ouzo'. It is usually drunk in a short glass with ice and water. The locals named it 'lions milk' and after three you will find out why! Turkish wine is unexpectedly very good and quite cheap. The best reds are Yakut. Antik and Buzba, the best whites being Cankaya and Kavak. A non alcoholic drink you may well be offered is ayran A thin, slightly sour, yoghurt drink-served chilled. It is very refreshing but takes some getting used to! Resort atmosphere
and places to go Countless bars within the old town centre are mixed with the archeological ruins facing the sea and each offers a different style of entertainment. The bars that border the harbour have a more relaxed feel and at sunset offer a view that I believe is one of the best in the world! On the other hand, if it’s a disco bar that interests you then head for bar street situated near the Apollo Temple. Here, there is a selection of bars, the Barracuda being the most popular, where you can dance or enjoy the magnificent view over the sea from the terrace garden from late until dawn. Often the bars don't close and if you are still sat in the garden you can enjoy the sunrise from behind the Taurus Mountains, a sight I used to enjoy but I don’t make it often these days! There are many small bars hidden away in and around the resort, all of which will offer you the typical Turkish hospitality. Expect not to pay for your drinks until you are about to leave. It is not usual to pay as you go. A popular nightclub in the town centre is the 'Lighthouse', named after its' position in the harbour immediately next to the lighthouse! Very popular for locals and tourists alike, the music is a mixture of European and Turkish and it is open until the early hours of the morning. During the summer months Lighthouse is also the host to concerts by many well known Turkish pop stars. Outside the town centre is an interestingly designed disco called 'Qxyd', inspired by a popular and historical church. It is again open air and its capacity is more than 3000. There are swimming pools to cool off if you get too hot and is a great place for having a good boogie! Oxyd is not open every night (check locally), and is busier at the end of the week and on Saturday nights. West of Side is the rapidly expanding holiday centre of Kumköy. A few years ago just a dirt track through a handful of hotels, the area has developed into a town in its own right. This side of Side is the home to the larger and more deluxe hotels and, although you would expect the prices to be more expensive than in the town centre, because the property rents are lower they are often cheaper. There are many bars and dance bars opening along this road, a new one every day it seems!
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