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Turkey at New Year

lisac_81

2008-09-11 12:40:24

Hi

Can anyone tell me what Turkey is like at New Year? I went to Bodrum in July and absolutely loved it. Me and some friends were thinking of going back just after Christmas to celebrate New Year there but we are unsure of what it would be like (i.e. is it still hot, are the bars still lively etc). We are all aged between 22-28 and so we really want to go somewhere where the nightlife will still be good and has a lively atmosphere over the New Year period.

If Turkey isnt a good option during the winter months can anyone suggest anywhere else we could go?

Many thanks

ellie_meg

2008-09-11 13:47:04

Re: Turkey at New Year

i have been to marmaris area over new year and to be honest it wasnt very lively , most of the main strip of the bars, shops etc the end i hate is closed, only the old town area is open and even thats not all open, i love marmaris in the winter so nice without all the crowds lol. the weather is around 15-19 so some days is warm enough for a t shirt but not hot enough to sun bathe and at night its freezing and winter coats are needed, you could also experience rain, i really think turkey isnt the place for a lively holiday during new year, we go to visit family so the weather and liveliness isnt important to us. i dont know about bodrum area but im assuming this is similiar, hope this helps

Kedi Yavrusu

2008-09-11 17:07:13

Re: Turkey at New Year

I have been to Bodrum at new year but only because I lived there. Ther wether is not good, cold and rainy a lot of the time - jeans and jumper weather! Bodrum is very quiet too, on new year itsefl places are open but apart from that there are no lively bars. I wouldn't recommend it, it is nothing like summer time.