KUŞADASI
Kuşadası
Kusadasi is the district in the Aegean region’s coastline within Aydın province. It is located 71 km from Aydın city center, 95 km from Izmir city center. The transportation by air to the district is provided from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. The distance between Kusadasi and Adnan Menderes Airport is 82 km. Domestic and foreign tourists coming to Kusadasi take the opportunity to see the historical and cultural heritage of the district such as Pigeon Island, Öküz Mehmed Paşa Caravanserai, Çalıkuşu House, Kale Kapısı. At the same time, Kusadasi offers opportunity the versatile holiday with the blue flag beaches, Marina, Marina shopping centers,different restaurants and bars.
In addition to its own history and natural beauties, it has a close location to many historical places such as Ephesus, Virgin Mary, Sirince, Didim, Milet and Pamukkale. So, Kusadasi takes part among the important tourism centers of Turkey. Furthermore, Kusadasi Port is the most important stopping point for large cruise ships. In addition to this, Kusadasi Port is partake of sea gate for the Greek Island.
Gulf of Kusadasi and its surroundings have been home to different civilizations since ancient times. For this reason, it has many heritage in the name of art and culture. Dilek Peninsula ( in other words Kusadasi National Park) which located among the natural beauties of Turkey is 28 km away from Kusadasi. With its different bays, cultural and natural beauties, different living varieties, Dilek Peninsula is the focal point of the domestic and foreign tourists. It is possible to reach Kusadasi National Park by road, as well as by boat tours throughout the summer.