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"ones kusadasi, always kusadasi"

Kusadasi is located on the Aegean Coast of Turkey approximately 55 miles south of Izmir , the third largest city in Turkey . It is easily accessible by air through two major airports, Izmir (ADB) 53 miles and Bodrum (BDR) 95 miles . It boasts an international passenger port which serves on average 2400 ship per year,and has been host to many large and prominent cruise liners from all over the world, a few being the renowned Q.M.II and also the biggest liner in the world the Grand Princess.Its prestigious yacht marina has a capacity to serve approx. 1545 boats per year. It is idealy situated in a bay surrounded by 30 of magnificient coastline. 12 miles of which are blue flagged beautiful sandy beaches with warm turquoise seas. It is conveniently located in close proximity to all the major archeological sites in the Aegean Region, to include Ephesus , The House of the Virgin Mary, Priene, Miletos, Didyma and Pamukkale

Kusadasi is renowned for its shopping,colourful and exciting nightlife and entertainment and its abundant choice of authantic and international cuisine. Because of its vast choice of shopping opportunities from leather, carpets, jewellery to souveniers, it is a shopping experience to be lived by all. For those aviation enthusiasts, there is a landing strip 8 miles from Kusadasi which offers a wide variety of exciting activities. There are also three waterparks within 10 minutes drive from town centre, one of them being the largest in Turkey as well as Europe .

KUSADASI

Kusadasi and History
As well as the ancient cities surrounding Kuşadası, it is an important coastal city in it's own right and has it's own historical structures.You can truly walk in the footsteps of history when you visit it's historical buildings, shop in traditional bazaars and enjoy the peace, tranquillity and ancient craftsmanship on view at it's splendid mosques.

Ephesus

Located just 70 kilometers south of İzmir, the Ancient City of Ephesus adjoins the Cayster River delta.It's believed that the history of this ancient city goes back as far as 5000BC thanks to the unearthing of many ancient pices at the site, confirming it's archeological heritage.The most important sights are the Amphitheatre,Library of Selcus,Temple of Artemis,Hillside Houses and the Odeon.It is also believed that Mother Mary (Virgin Mary) visited Ephesus.You can visit Ephesus between 08:30 a.m. and 7:00 pm every day.There are plenty of good quality souvenir shops located at both entrances to the site so you can pick up a reminder of your visit to this lovely and very ancient site.Minibus services are available between Ephesus (Selçuk) and Kuşadası or you can have a door-to-door trip in a taxi and tailor the times of the trip to suit your holiday.

Port and Marina

Kuşadası Gulf widens towards the South towards the beaches and gulfs of the Aegean. Kuşadası Gulf always has ships, yachts and cruise ships passing through.Historical places,natural beauties,old fashioned narrow streets for shopping, the temperate climate and the cultural acilities contribute to the vivacity of this cosmopolitan city. Kuşadası Gulf is also very appropriate for swimming,and both diving and skin-diving with its unique beaches, clean water and secluded bays.On the route marvellous hotels,tea gardens and fish restaurants are awaiting you between the view of mountains and crystal sea water.

Kuşadası port is one of the most important components of local tourism.It is serviced by two wharves respectively 264 and 255 meters long and has the capacity of ship acceptance of 2400 ships per year.The port serves Cruise ships and other boats.The arrival of these ships is an indispensable part of Kusadasi's tourism as the ships bring day trippers, and creates a most important share to the economical activities in the county.

Shopping

Kuşadası is defined as a 'Paradise of shopping' please be asssured that this is not an exaggeration.You can find a range of good quality souvenirs including leather products, from a choice of over four thousand shops.
Kuşadası port is an important stop of for the Cruise ships and has it's own well appointed shopping centre.

Kuşadası is an ideal holiday destination and offers seafood and other restaurants,cafes,parks and marvellous beaches.Shopping is a famous qualification of this area with it's hand tooled leather products,fabulous jewellery and collectible carpets. Kuşadası bazaar ,Ladies Beach and the bars, nightclubs and restaurants around the marina provide a colourful ambiance.

National Park (Kalamaki) Lying 30 km (19miles) south of Kusadasi towards the end of Kusadasi Bay, on Dilek Peninsula, National Park is one of the most preserved places in the country. Dense pine trees which cover the mountains reach the beaches and sea in this well reserved park. The water in this area is cristal clear. To get info on how to get there click transportation. Wheter you like hiking in the mountain trails or lying on relaxing beach, this is the absolute paradise for vacationers. As you enter the park the first beach on the right side is a sandy beach with picnic tables, shower facilities, toilets, deck chairs and a cafe-restaurant. There are rocky bays between the first beach and the second beach where one can enjoy a private bath in the sea if rocky sea side is not a problem. The second and the third beaches in the park are beaches with pebbles. There are deck chairs, sun umbrellas, toilets, showers and cafe restaurants in these beaches.
	Long Beach Long Beach which is 15 minutes drive away from Kusadasi is a 6 km long beach area south of Kusadasi. The coastal area is occupied by hotels and Turkish summer house complexes. Long Beach offers deck chairs, Showers, toilets, cafees, restaurants and especially water sports like water skiing, parasailing and jet skiing. To get info on how to get there click transportation.
Green Beach This beach is only 5 minutes drive from the center of town and almost 5 minute walk from ladies beach area. It's a sandy beach and you can either lie on the sand or on the grass under the palm trees. It's a small and calm beach. On Sundays, however, the beach is quite packed with native vacationers. To get info on how to get there click transportation.
	Ladies Beach This beach gives its name to town established near it. Ladies Beach is a sandy beach, 1 km long which offers sun umbrellas, deck chairs, showers, cafees and restaurants across the street from the beach. Ladies Beach, one of the most prefered beaches in the area is extremely crowded on Sundays due to native vacationers. It's only 5 minutes drive or 20 minutes walk from the center of town. The area is full of hotels, apart hotels, pensions and summer houses. You can also enjoy all the water sports activities in this beach.
Papaz Beach Snake Island bay is a rocky beach area very near the center of town. Snake Island is actually a small peninsula left of Pegion Island. This beach is only 10 minutes walk from the center of town. The beach offers deck chairs, sun umbrellas, cafees and a restaurant. The peninsula provides two beaches one facing south-west and the other north. You can choose between the two depending on the the direction of wind blowing. To get info on how to get ther click transportation.
	Downtown Beach Downtown beach is the only beach within town, located next to marina, facing harbour. This sandy beach is free of charge. There are no sunbrellas or deck chairs though. It is a convinient beach to take dip in the sea if you are staying in a downtown hotel.
Sunset Beach Club Sun Set Beach Club which is the next bay from Yesilhamam, is a private facility where you have to pay a certain fee to use the premisses. The club offers deck chairs, sun umbrellas, cafee and a restaurant. The area has no sand but there is a concrete-stone mixture platform on the rocks. You can either choose to dive or use the steps to go into the deep water. To get info on how to get there.
	Kustur Beach 5 km (3 miles) north of Kusadasi lies Kustur Beach, probably one of the most prefered beach area arround Kusadasi. This area consists of 1 km long sandy shore. The beach and the surroundings were reorginized and rebuilt by the local government and has become more attractive in 2000. The beach area offers deck chairs, sun umbrellas, water sports activities, showers, toilets, sand voleyball court, cafees and restaurants and even an ATM machine incase you need urgent cash ! The beach is quiet crowded on Sundays and national holidays. Watching sun set from this beach is an extraordinary occasion. The sea is usually calm in the mornings and wavy in the afternoons. One can cool down in the clear water in the morning and play arround with the waves in the afternoon. To get to and come back from this beach is very easy. For info on how to get there please click transportation.
Pamucak Beach 10 km north of town towards Selcuk and only 5 km (3 miles) from the ancient city of Ephesus lies the 5 km (3 miles) long Pamucak Beach. The sandy beach is aproximately 80 meters (240 ft) wide. Through the middle of the beach the river Kucuk Menderes meets with the sea. This beach offers no sun umbrellas nor deck chairs. However, you can enjoy horse back riding or camel riding on the beach. Although the beach is visited by lots of local vacationers on Sundays and national holidays, because of its size the beach does not seem crowded.
	Baradan Bay Baradan Bay is 25 km (15 miles) north of Kusadasi which takes 30 minutes by car to reach. However, the most common way to reach to this beach is by boat trip. The boats leave the marina arround 10 am and reach there arround 11 am. You can also choose to get there by minibus which is a 30 minute drive from Kusadasi. The bay rests between high clifs covered by pine trees. The area offers picnic tables but no deck chairs. It is quite crowded on Sundays and national holidays. To get info on how to get there please click transportation.