Kuşadası

Kuşadası (origns from the name Bird Island), is set in a superb gulf on the west coast of Turkey. It is known for its turquoise sparkling water, wide sandy beaches and modern marina. The very beautiful ancient city of Ephesus stood on the site of Kusadasi. The centre of town is 80 km from Adnan Menderes Airport, in Izmir.

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Because some of the most famous ancient places like Ephesus und Selcuk are very close, about 650 ships a year come to Kusadasi for a short interuption in their voyage. There are daily trips offered to popular, ancient sites. In the centre, you will also find many elegant fish restaurants, particularly on the always-busy Bar Street, and many huge hotels designed for comfort.

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There is a Caravanserai in the city center, which was built by the Ottoman Vizier Okuz Mehmet Pasa. It has now been converted into a hotel reflecting the delicate Ottoman architectural style. The attractive Caravanserai served as a resting place for the sea trade of the region.

The most famous beach of Kusadasi is “Ladies Beach” (Kadinlar Denizi), always overcrowded in the high season. The area is dominated by many hotels, restaurants and bars, which offer excellent facilities for tourists.

The famous and popular shopping centre in the Kaleici quarter, where there is entertainment during the evenings, should be visited. Many shops have a thriving trade from passengers on the cruise ships that dock for a couple of days, allowing enough time to visit Ephesus and do some shopping. In Kusadasi centre you will also have the chance to go on a boat trip, a day safari or on horse riding trips.

Kusadasi is mainly governed by the Municipality of Aydin. The city of Aydin is situated 65 km east of Kusadasi and is surrounded by the Samsun Mountain. The city has a rich cultural history. The local museum displays artifacts from the different periods of ancient history. There are many ruins and historical sites around the city which bear witness to its history. Aydin is famous for its high quality figs, mineral springs, spas, its folklore and legends. "Zeybek" is the most well known and traditional folklore dance of the city. The one player of Zeybek is called Efe, the man of courage.

Kusadasi attracts those people who like to spend their holiday doing all sorts of activities such as horse riding, driving into the mountains, walking in the countryside, playing in swimming pools and aqua parks, going scuba diving along the rocky coasts or joining the daily boat trips or Blue Voyage. The town also attracts people who like lively night life. There are traditional Turkish nights at places which look historical and traditional or dancing until dawn in the discos on both sides of Bars Street. You might choose to listen instead to Turkish pop music in the Kaleici region at open-air bars or take a walk along the waterfront under the moon. Do not miss the delicious fresh fish at the many fish restaurants by the water.

If you want to experience a horse safari it is easy to book in the centre of Kusadasi. Riding in the hills, stopping for lunch and riding back along the beach or in the water is a really exciting way to spend a day.

Another kind of entertainment or adventure is a jeep safari into the forests and mountains. A single day trip will give you the chance to discover the Turkish way of life in the small villages. You will enjoy the peaceful countryside as well as seeing more of the region. It will also be great fun to swim in the calm water in Zeus Cave. All the tours offer free pick-up services from your accommodation.