10 Party Islands For All The Party Animals

Are you a party animal that’s searching for your next fun holiday destination? If you are, then you’ve come to the right place! It can be hard to find somewhere you’ve not been, especially if you’re a travel bug with a love of all things on the party scene meaning you’ve found your way around quite a fair bit.

Hopefully, there will be a few different places on this list that you’ve yet to visit! You’ll find some of the absolute best parties you’ll ever experience in these locations, so let’s stop the waffle and get into where they are.

Rio de Janeiro

Often mistaken for the capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is a fantastic place to party. We’re sure that you’ve seen some of those incredible festivals and events that are held there, with pictures and videos often being shared on social media.

Generally, these events and parties are full of color, life, laughter, and general happiness, making all those in attendance smile. If that sounds like your kind of thing, with people of all walks of life welcomed together, you should definitely head out there next time there’s an event.

Guadalajara

Mexico is one of the places that people think of when they want to drink alcohol on the cheap, but they also want to have a great time, which is exactly what Guadalajara is great for. There is a super active nightlife here, with places like Lo-La and Floridita being some of the most popular options. You will find plenty of other bars as well as other entertainment options to choose from, with people coming from all over the world to party hard. Just ensure that you are constantly aware when you are here, because keeping yourself safe is everything.

Lagos

If you want to go away for a party trip, Nigeria might not be the first place that your brain drifts to, but let us tell you that you are missing out. Lagos has one of the most vibrant nightlife scenes that we have ever seen, with intense dance clubs, posh beach clubs, and even dive bars full of lively people. To be honest, it doesn’t matter where you go in Lagos to get your party on, there will be somewhere exciting more than happy to accommodate you.

Known as a city of sleepless nights and endless parties, you will certainly not find yourself bored or lacking when it comes to fun times to be had.

Manchester

If you know anything about the UK, then you know that the Brits love to party and they certainly love to drink. So, it’s absolutely no surprise that one of their biggest cities has made it onto this list, and it’s definitely not a surprise that it’s one from the north of the country. It’s not that the south doesn’t have incredible party places, but there’s just something about the north that makes it even better, and that’s why Manchester is somewhere you want to be.

The nightlife in Manchester is as vibrant as the people that travel there to be a part of it. There is so much variety in both people and clubs, that you’re never going to find yourself bored if you wander around the city at night. You can head to the Northern Quarter, Gay Village, Spinningfields or even Deansgate to have a night you will never forget…or maybe you will depending on how much you drink.

Budapest

Another option for cheap alcohol but a lively party scene, there are bars and clubs literally everywhere you look on the Pest side. If you don’t know, then Budapest is actually split into two sections depending on which side of the river you are on. While Buda does have a range of bars, Pest is where the majority of the action is. Dance clubs, shot bars, sports lounges and so much more, the streets are never empty, nor are they quiet.

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is often referred to as the Argentinian version of the city that never sleeps.

Partying in Buenos Aires really does go on all night, from dusk till dawn some might say! You can join a nightclub around 10pm and then stroll into your hotel room around 6am, sleep all day and then do the same thing again. Check out the best places to go before you go, the last thing you want is to go to the wrong bars and get yourself in trouble with the locals. During the day, if you are awake enough, there are gorgeous cafes and sights to see.

Barcelona

Barcelona has a wonderful nightlife scene that can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. There is so much to see during the day and then at night this city in Spain comes to life.

If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community then Barcelona is the place for you, of course, amongst other places around the world. Barcelona has some of the top bars in the world that you need to experience at least once. Believe it or not, it doesn’t just stop at bars. You can also visit LGBTQ+ friendly saunas, bookstores, and cruises. You will literally have the best time, so get some of your closest friends and all have a ball together.

Zante

This Greek island is very famous for its party scene. It is so famous that it has been featured on TV shows and in magazines. Although, not always for the right reasons. There is a lot of negativity often associated with Zante but you really have to experience it at least once in your life. You don’t just have to party on land when you visit Zante, although the nightclubs are certainly something else. You could book onto a Zante boat party to see things from a whole different perspective. The list of possibilities is endless, just make sure you stay safe at all times. If you go with a large group, stick together.

Brisbane

While Brisbane, Australia has a huge party scene it typically takes place out on the water. The open ocean is a fantastic place to party and there are many cruises that take place each and every day. In Brisbane they can be found partying day and night, there is never any break for the Australians and party people visiting this fantastic place. Brisbane also has amazing things to see and do other than big yachts and the ocean. The beaches are to die for, and have beautiful golden sand that goes on for miles.

Check out the local deals that Brisbane has, you never know how much money you could save by booking things in advance.

Rotterdam

Lastly, while Rotterdam in the Netherlands isn’t strictly known for its party island lifestyle it still has a rather vibrant nightlife that should be on your to-visit list. When you think of the Netherlands your brain probably automatically goes to Amsterdam. Rotterdam is the second largest city and there is much more to see than just the bars and flashing lights. Through the day you could ‘ and at night you could hit the many bars meeting the locals and other holiday goers.

We do hope you found this article helpful and it gave you some idea on which party islands are just waiting for you to visit. You can meet some amazing people while you are away and you never know they may become friends for life. Make sure you do your research before going to any of these places to ensure it is safe for you.

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