The Fish Markets you can find through out Turkey are one of the most unique al fresco dining experiences you can experience in the world. They are always a lively affair where there are maitre d's shouting out vying for you attention and business and the fish mongers also showing off their freshly caught produce. On display you will find fish of all sizes and descriptions, calamari and some of the biggest, juiciest prawns you've ever seen. Once you have made your select; the fish mongers then organise for your fish to be taken out to the chefs for them to cook for you. Whilst you're waiting for your seafood to come out there are a delicious selection of mezzes on offer and breads and salads are bought out as an accompaniment to your meal. Now its time to grab a drink, sit back and start to absorb the crazy atmosphere around you. There are gypsies walking through selling roses and playing music on their local instruments. Its not uncommon to see some of the locals getting up and bellowing out tune with them. The night is quite the experience. If you want to get right into the true spirit of things, why not try the national drink of Raki - a guaranteed choice for any Turk when it comes to feasting on fish.
