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Kuşadası

Kusadasi is a resort town in the province of Aydin on the Aegean coast of Turkey, 90 km south of İzmir. Kuşadası is near the ancient city of Ephesus and to other places of interest including Miletos, Didim and Pamukkale, and a short distance across from Kuşadası lies the island of Samos.

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Kuşadası has something for everyone, truly
Central Kuşadası may not be the prettiest of Turkey's seaside resorts, but traditional villages, mandarin farms, olive groves and beaches are just outside. February 28, 2011 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=kusadasi-has-something-for-...

Değirmen Restaurant offers organic flavors in southern Turkey
The Değirmen Restaurant is attracting the attention of many people not only with its local flavors, but also with its environmentally sensitive atmosphere.
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About Kusadasi

The name comes from 'kuş' (bird) and 'ada' (island) as the peninsula has the shape of a bird's head (as seen from the sea). Throughout the ages it has been known as Ephesus Neopolis, Scala Nuova, becoming Kush-Adasi at the beginning of the 20th century. People from the Aegean region generally shorten the name to Ada.

Kuşadası has a residential population of 50,000 rising to over half a million during the summer when the large resort fills with tourists (from Turkey itself, northern Europe and the Balkans), plus the hotel staff, bar staff, construction workers, drivers etc. required to work in the Burger Kings and Starbucks, the holiday villages, aquaparks, rock bars beach clubs and big hotels servicing all these visitors. As well as visitors from overseas there is a substantial community of foreigners resident in the area and there many estate agents selling holiday flats and villas to foreigners. Among all the ice-cream, carpets, leather, and pirated software, there are bookshops selling holiday reading in English, German, Russian and other languages.

Places of interest

In the town

Kaleiçi The city walls - There were once three gates. One remains today.

Kaleiçi Camii - the mosque built in 1618 for Grand Vizier Öküz Kara Mehmed Pasha.

The Öküz Mehmet Pasha caravanserai is near the docks. It was built in 1618 as a strong-room for the goods of seamen.

Guvercin Ada - the peninsula at the end of the bay, has a castle and swimming beaches, including a private beach and cafe with a view back across the bay to the harbour of Kuşadası. There are public beaches at the back of the peninsula, towards the open sea.

Kirazli Village - traditional Turkish koy 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Kusadasi.

Yılancı Burnu - a second peninsula beyond Güvercin Ada. Possibly the location of the original settlement of Neopolis. Some walls are visible. There are beaches and beach clubs here.

Pygale - 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north, the small point behind Hotel Pigale. Once refuge of Agamemnon. Still to be excavated.

Also several aqua-parks with wave-pools, white-water slides are located near the town: the largest are NBGS International's Aqua Fantasy, along with Adaland and Aqua Land.

Ladies Beach - near town. Named because it was once segregated for female bathers. Now open to all.

Kadıkalesi - Venetian/Byzantine castle, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi)along the Kuşadası-Davutlar road,

Panionium - 25 km (16 mi) south of Kuşadası, on the Davutlar-Güzelçamlı road. Once the central meeting place of the Ionian League. The ruins are in poor condition and their authenticity is disputed.

Dilek Peninsula National Park. South of Kuşadası, begins at the town of Güzelçamlı. Bays and beaches, including the bay of Kalamaki.

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How to get there

Land: From İzmir you can reach Kuşadası in approximately 90 minutes following the İzmir-Aydın highway. Turn off at the 65th kilometer in the direction of Kuşadası and follow the road for an additional 25 kilometers. The second alternative is to follow the road connecting İzmir's Menderes district. There is a shuttle bus every 30 minutes between Kusadası and İzmir and most travel agencies provide transportation to nearly every location in Turkey.

Air: Domestic and foreign tourists coming to İzmir through Adnan Menderes Airport can reach Kuşadası by highway. Turkish Airlines (THY) has a ticket sales office in the city.

Sea: Kuşadası has a large port with two docks and thousands of tourists come via cruise ship.

Where to stay

Kuşadası has many five star hotels, holiday villages and private lodging, providing accommodation for tourists on any budget.

Where to eat

Kuşadası is home to hundreds of restaurants to delight even the fussiest of taste buds. Beside luxury establishments lining the seashore, you can find smaller and more traditional restaurants littered through the city's streets. Değirmen Restaurant, located on the road between Kuşadası and Davutlar, is a nice alternative, particularly for families with children. This restaurant offers a fine menu, including pide, gözleme and barbequed food.

For traditional Turkish meals you can also try Kuşadası Kör Akdeniz restaurant, offering options such as bolama, Şefket-i Bostan (Turkish special meze) and arapsaçı (a noodle dish) offered by the restaurants in Kuşadası's traditional side streets. Bolama is known as a "sacrifice dish" in Kuşadası and a "make-a wish" meal in Aydın.

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