Kuşadası

Kuşadası, or 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.
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.

There are also trips which can be taken 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.
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.

Davutlar is located 15 kilometres south of Kusadasi and can be reached by local bus services. It is a small, sleepy town with a charming combinati