Lively City Breaks

Lively weekend breaks - From the Baltics to the Mediterranean
Eastern European capitals have a great reputation for lively city breaks. Nowhere can outdo lively weekend breaks in Berlin for sheer variety, intensity and originality, but both Both Prague and Budapest have thriving clubbing scenes. Many of the emerging Baltic capitals have rapidly gained a reputation for lively short breaks. Cities like Tallinn, Riga and Bratislava pack a punch way above their size, and have become favoured partying destinations. Prices in many Baltic and Eastern European capitals mean lively city breaks can be economical as well as fun. Few countries offer such reliably lively short breaks as Spain. Spanish nightlife is easy to find and invariably friendly and fun. Bilbao, Valencia, Barcelona and Seville are packed with enjoyable music bars and discos. A late night culture and densely packed nightlife make for effortless bar hopping. When it comes to fun, late-night, lively weekend breaks in Spain few cities can match the capital Madrid, but even smaller cities like Almeria and Murcia have plenty of easygoing weekend action. Cities with beaches have a clear advantage when it comes to lively weekend breaks in summer. Try Malaga on the Costa del Sol or the Majorca capital, Palma.

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Lively city breaks - Party worldwide!
Nowhere can match New York and London for lively city breaks focusing on live music and cutting-edge clubbing scenes. A unique atmosphere, strong character and sheer idiosyncrasy lead to unforgettable lively short breaks in illustrious European capitals like Rome, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Lisbon. Try to look further than the obvious choices. Stockholm and Hamburg both offer surprisingly lively weekend breaks, while cities like Athens or even Brussels offer plenty for determined clubbers. One of the most extraordinary lively city break success stories must be the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik. Notably multicultural cities like Marseille offer the best lively city breaks in France. While drinking and nightlife do not immediately come to mind in Istanbul and Marrakech, the sheer excitement and exoticism of the city streets make them lively short breaks with a difference.

Lively short breaks - British nightlife hotspots
Closer to home, lively city breaks in England now attempt to rival Milan and Barcelona in terms of trendy bars and fashionable clubbing! Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham are favourite lively weekend break destinations in England, while Cardiff has a growing reputation for lively short breaks in Wales. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow offer plenty of cultural activities as well as pubs and clubs. The buzzing, friendly atmosphere in Dublin has put the Irish capital near the top of any list of lively city break destinations.