Kusadasi

The resort is built on the picturesque coast of the Aegean Sea. It is necessary to go here precisely because of its beaches. There are excellent conditions for a holiday with children: clean sea, shallow depth, mild climate, and, of course, a high level of service. A variety of entertainment, interesting sights will complement the leisure of both small and adult tourists. Prices for holidays in Kusadasi have a wide range, everything depends on the star rating of the hotel and the chosen entertainment.  

✔️ A bit of chronology and facts

The area has been an important cultural and trade center for many nations since ancient times. The ancient Greeks arrived here in the 11th century BC and founded the first settlement. The territories were then part of Lydia, Persia, Macedonia, the Roman Empire, Venice, Genoa and the Ottoman Empire. After the establishment of the Turkish Republic, the region was annexed to it.

In the 70s of the last century, tourism began to develop rapidly here. Now it is a popular resort . The best hotels in Kusadasi often receive high reviews from travelers.

✔️ Entertainment Features

Here you can sunbathe on the warm sand and swim in the clean sea during the day, and in the evening stroll along the cozy streets and enjoy the local color . There are also ancient and natural attractions in the region. You just have to find and select a tour online to Kusadasi to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of adventure.

✔️ Possible transfer options

The resort does not have its own airport. The closest one is in Izmir. It accepts international flights. If there is no flight from your country to this airport, you can fly to another large city in Turkey, and from there go directly to Kusadasi, or fly on a domestic flight to Izmir, and from there go to your hotel by bus. 

✔️ Weather conditions

The climate in the region is close to the Mediterranean. It is hot and dry in summer, and warm and humid in winter. The off-season is pleasant, perfect for sightseeing. But the beach season is shorter here than at other resorts. It lasts from May to October.

✔️ What to bring back from your trip

The resort has modern shopping centers, shops and a bazaar that occupies an entire district of the city. It is absolutely necessary to bargain at the market. This way you will not only reduce the price, but also show respect for the eastern traditions and feel like a real merchant .  Here you can buy traditional sweets, spices, painted ceramics, clothes, carpets in the national style, hookahs. 

✔️ Reasons to buy a tour or trip to Kusadasi, search and selection of tours online

After relaxing on the beach, you can stroll along the cozy streets and enjoy the local color. Vivid impressions await you outside the city.

▶️ Beach holidays

The coast here is mostly covered with sand, sometimes there are pebbles. Buying a tour to Kusadasi for the sake of quiet relaxation on the coast is a great solution. There are crowded beaches here, with developed infrastructure, there are more secluded ones, without any special benefits of civilization.

Not far from the old part of the city is the city beach. Its main feature is the beautiful views of Pigeon Island, Mount Kese and cruise ships. The Ladies' Beach is quite crowded, there are many cafes, bars and shops near it.

Among the interesting beaches outside the city is the village of Davutlar. There is a wide and clean 6-kilometer beach here. There are restaurants and cafes nearby, and lovers of water entertainment can ride a banana boat or a jet ski, or go parasailing. In the town of Guzelcamli you will find the Golden Beach, which got its name from the color of the sand. Silver Beach will delight you with crystal water, Paradise Beach is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, and Dilek National Park will delight you with its picturesque coastline and amazing underwater world.

▶️ Ancient landmarks

The region is famous for its ancient cities. Some people buy weekend tours to Kusadasi for them. And it is not surprising, because there is much to see here.

The most popular ancient location is Ephesus. Many different peoples lived here at one time - Amazons, Greeks, Lydians, Romans. And each of them left their mark on the appearance of the city. Among the best preserved buildings are the Temple of the goddess Artemis, the amphitheater, the ancient Roman library of Celsus and the House of the Virgin Mary, which is an important Christian shrine.

Picturesque ruins await you in Didim, the place where Apollo is said to have been born. There used to be a large temple dedicated to this god. Today, only ruins remain of the cult building and the city itself, reminiscent of its former grandeur. 

You will see exquisite Greek architecture at the foot of Mount Mycale. In the abandoned city of Priene, the Temple of Athena Pallas, an amphitheater with 7 thousand seats and other buildings have been preserved in a dilapidated state.

In Kusadasi itself, it is worth visiting the 17th century caravanserai and the ancient Venetian fortress, which was built in the 16th century on Pigeon Island to protect against the then famous pirate Barbarossa.

▶️ Nature

The region is home to the Dilek National Park, located on the peninsula of the same name. There are endangered species of plants and animals here. The protected areas are under strict state protection, so there is no infrastructure that harms the environment. Tourists can enjoy beautiful views, clean air and untouched nature.

▶️ Additional entertainment

The resort offers aqua parks for fun. Various water rides and slides will delight both children and adults. Those who prefer a more relaxed holiday can swim in the pool, sunbathe and enjoy drinks at the bar. Guests can also visit the dolphinarium and oceanarium.

To better explore the world around you, take a quad bike or boat ride, go diving, parasailing, and see the scenery from above.

The variety of leisure options in Kusadasi creates excellent conditions for a busy holiday. But lovers of comfortable beach relaxation will also find many places to relax here.