Padua
It's standing room only behind the floor-to-ceiling windows of this hipster bar serving lots of regional tipples as well as simple snacks.
Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe
Ischia
A surprisingly lively club playing international house music, and with the aesthetic bonus of some pretty, traditional majolica tilework.
Marmaris
The split personality B52 comes in two parts: a boisterous club on one side and a chilled cocktail bar with outside seating on the other.
Fethiye
Almost disappearing into the Bar St melee, this tiny bar specialises in live music. Turkish waterpipes (nargile) are available.
Ioannina
This charming cafe on Ioannina Island has juices, milkshakes and other drinks, and a lovely view across the lake to the northern hills.
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Coffee and Liqueur does what it says on the tin. This casual, friendly bar-cafe mixes excellent cocktails and serves up decent coffee.
Galicia
Descend into cavern-like Café Druida, thronged on weekend nights, to sample its celebrated licor de café (coffee licqueur).
Verona
Flee the sightseeing throngs to this off-the-beaten-track cafe serving top-notch coffee, Italian newspapers and a few simple desserts.
El Cotillo
Doubling as a hamburger restaurant, this bar has a good perch in front of the cove. The full English breakfasts here are popular too.
Hora (Mykonos)
This swanky (and perilously expensive) champagne and cocktail bar is where locals and visitors glam it up in the evenings, dahling.
Lesvos
Popular old standby Zorba's sits at the eastern end of the waterfront; it's a reliable and friendly cafe-bar that's busy till late.
Formentera
A fun beach tavern, just south of Platja Illetes, that tends to attract locals for fish, salads, sangría and, of course, sunsets.
Córdoba
This DJ bar with a 20s clientele gets hotter and busier as the night progresses. The rhythms run from urban to reggae to funk.
Macedonia
At Pavlou Mela's western end, this vibrant cafe has floral outdoor seating and plenty of space to people-watch over coffee.
İzmir & the North Aegean
Musicians often entertain the drinkers at this rough-and-ready bar on the waterfront. Tabletop dancing is not unknown.
Udine
At Udine's only lunch- or aperitivo-with-a-view option, you also get history in spades, and grass to loll on.
Epiros
Morning or night, Artisan buzzes: with expertly pulled espresso by day and meticulously crafted cocktails after dark.
The Dolomites
A friendly historic-centre bar where locals gather for morning coffee, jugs of beer, and wine – often all at once.
Kyrenia (Girne)
This British-run bar in the Old Town has a relaxed atmosphere, and also offers a menu of exceedingly English dishes.
Fethiye
Serves decent coffee, as well as good cakes and light snacks. Tables out front are prime people-watching territory.
Thasos
This swanky outdoor bar on the seafront serves great breakfasts and employs masterful drink and music mixologists.
Zaragoza
The omniously-named Cucaracha (Cockroach) is great for well-priced cocktails in near-darkness with crashing music.
Madrid
In the lobby of Hotel Urban, Glass Bar is a high-class cocktail bar with impeccable service and top-shelf spirits.
Gijón
A popular, friendly little salsa bar near the marina, with a more mature crowd than you’ll find in Cimadevilla.
Verona
Enjoy a mid-sightseeing coffee break at this simple cafe that has bagged a suntrap spot on Piazzetta Pescheria.
Zaragoza
A fashionable, half-open-air space in El Tubo serving 22 types of gin and plenty of cocktails. Does meals too.
Kalkan
Enjoys a prime position between new town and old town; Kalkan's oldest boozer is still one of its liveliest.
Kalkan
Swish cocktail lounge with a clubby vibe later on in the evening, but expect pretty commercial dance tunes.
Kars
This leafy riverside spot is perfect for a glass of çay in the shade after after walking up to the castle.
İzmir
The outside tables are hot property at this pizzeria on a small square. Most just come for a beer, though.
Bilbao
This cute little blue teashop sells loose-leaf tea to take away or you can sit and sup your brew in situ.
Puerto de la Cruz
This dark and sexy Latino nightclub goes on all night and is located in an atmospheric colonial building.
Limnos
Waterfront cafe serving up crêpes, cheesy snacks and coffee in the morning, and drinks in the evening.
Bursa
Beneath hanging creepers, this side-street courtyard cafe is a welcome retreat from the Bursa bustle.
La Gomera
Live music, DJ sets and laid-back vibes on a leafy garden terrace just inland from Vueltas' harbour.
Samos
Ble gets going after midnight, especially on the breezy deck, with a good music mix and dancing.
Gazi, Keramikos & Metaxourgio
This bar is a short walk away from the hubbub of Gazi and has a laid-back atmosphere to match.
Antequera
A lively bar with terrace seating on the picturesque square; it offers occasional live music.
Limnos
At the Old Port opposite the waterfront, a mellow scene draws a late-night crowd of regulars.
Corfu Town
Futuristic cocktail bar close to the New Port that attracts a young and stylish local crowd.
