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Written by Jess Lee Updated Dec 26, 2023 We may earn a commission from affiliate links ( )

Author Jess Lee has been writing about Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coastline for over a decade , and before that, led tours in the region for five years.

Kuşadası is the Turkish Aegean's most popular cruise ship port, and this harbor town is all about sun, sea, and fun vacations.

Known for its good-value package holiday deals, shopping, and lively entertainment scene, the resorts scattered along the surrounding coastline are among the best places to visit in Turkey for those looking for a bargain beach holiday.

But Kuşadası isn't just prime beach-sloth territory. The grand ruins of Ephesus, one of Turkey's major tourist attractions , are only a 20-minute drive from town, while more nearby ancient sites, such as Priene, and the natural beauty of the Dilek Peninsula offer plenty more things to do for those that tire of the sun and sand.

Plan your adventures with our list of the top attractions and things to do in Kuşadası.

See also: Where to Stay in Kusadasi

1. Visit Ephesus

2. stroll to pigeon island, 3. relax on ladies beach, 4. explore kuşadası's old town, 5. head out on a boat trip, 6. day trip to priene, 7. admire the remains of miletus, 8. visit didyma, 9. road trip to the dilek peninsula, 10. have a lazy brunch in kirazlı village, where to stay in kuşadası for sightseeing, tips and tours: how to make the most of your visit to kuşadası, map of attractions & things to do in kusadasi, best time to visit kuşadası.

Highlight: Explore the well-preserved monuments of Turkey's most famous ruin and one of the greatest ancient cities of the classical era

For most Kuşadası visitors, a trip to Ephesus is the main reason to drag themselves away from the beach.

Only 18 kilometers northeast from town, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ephesus is a favorite half-day trip, and thanks to regular minibus transport between Kuşadası and the town of Seltçuk (next to the ancient city), the ruins are easily accessed independently if you don't want to take a tour.

The city's history stretches back to the 10th century BCE, though the grand building works you can see today date from its Greco-Roman classical era.

Don't miss admiring Ephesus' monumental Library of Celsus and the massive Great Theater. They are both among the country's most photographed monuments.

Highlight: Stroll the ramparts at dusk to watch the sun set over the harbor

Just off Kuşadası harbor, a 350-meter-long causeway leads out to tiny Pigeon Island (Güvercin Ada), where the remnants of a 13th-century Byzantine fortress sit on a cliff.

The fort became a lair for local pirates during the Ottoman era, and the rampart walls, which wrap partially around the island, are a young architectural addition – only dating to the early 19th century.

The island is a favorite spot for a seaside stroll. Inside the fort, a walkway winds its way between endemic trees and plants such as Turkish pine and the protected Kuşadası tülüşah flower, with signboards dotted along the way explaining this region's flora and fauna.

Afterwards, the island's café is a good spot to sit back and admire the harbor views.

Address: Güvercinada Caddesi

Highlight: Enjoy a lazy day devoted to sun, sand, and sea

Kuşadası is surrounded by beaches, many of which belong to the various resorts scattered along the coast.

Ladies beach, two kilometers from town, is the most popular public strip of sand in the area and gets jam-packed during the summer months. There are water sports galore to keep the active happy, plenty of cafés if you're feeling peckish, and you can rent sun loungers and umbrellas.

On weekdays, the sand tends to be slightly less crowded, but expect the shore to be bustling at all times throughout July and August. Come out of season, though, and you may get a sprawl of shore all to yourself.

Highlight: Put your walking shoes on and head uphill to discover this resort town's historic old town core

Most of Kusadasi's tourist attractions are found in the harbor area, in the kaleiçi (old town) neighborhood.

The Kervansaray building is an old, preserved caravanserai, built by Öküz Mehmet Paşa in 1618. Its battlemented facade was restored in the 1960s, and for a few decades, it served as a hotel, but now you can wander in to admire the interior.

At the top end of Barbaros Caddesi (the main road through the kaleiçi) is the southern gate, a surviving remnant of the old town's Ottoman walls. The narrow lanes leading uphill from here are lined with some good examples of 19th-century Ottoman half-timbered houses.

The bazaar area, full of Turkish souvenirs, begins directly in front of the harbor dock.

Highlight: Easygoing sightseeing from the sea on these scenic boat tours that skim the lush coast

Boat trips are one of Kuşadası's major activities during the summer months, and there are a range of different cruises to choose from.

Tour boats operate from the jetty leading to Pigeon Island. They offer both day-long trips that cruise to the Dilek Peninsula, taking in the lush coastline and stopping off at hidden coves, and beaches for swimming stops and shorter sunset cruises. Both are a relaxing way to soak up the surrounding Aegean coastline scenery.

If you're taking a public boat trip rather than a private tour, check out the various operators, as some boats operate party-oriented tours that won't suit all visitors.

Highlights: Ramble between Priene's Temple of Athena and the theater to delve deeper into this coastal region's classical history

Hemmed in by mountain vistas, the ruins of the Hellenistic city of Priene , about 40 kilometers south of Kuşadası, are a popular day trip from town and are often combined with a visit to the ruins of Miletus.

Priene was an ancient deepwater port that had its heyday between 300 BCE and 45 BCE, when its two harbors bustled with commerce. The silting-up of the Meander River caused the city's demise, and by the 2nd century CE, Priene was abandoned.

The star attraction of a visit here is the Temple of Athena with its classical Ionian design, while the 6,500-seat theater is exceptionally well-preserved.

Highlight: This multi-layered site is a must-do for insights into the multiple eras of Anatolian history

Like Priene, Miletus is another great harbor city of the Hellenistic period, though as its harbor did not silt up, occupation here continued right through to the Seljuk era of the 14th century. This means that the ruins here are more of a mix of the different time periods.

Not to be missed is the vast theater, with its 15,000 seats and excellent views from the top tiers. It dates from the Greek era but was thoroughly reconstructed by the Romans.

Just above the theater are some Byzantine fortress walls and just to the east are the remnants of the Temple of Apollo.

The surprisingly well-preserved Baths of Faustina lie to the south, past a Seljuk Caravanserai and more ancient Greco-Roman city ruins.

There is also a very good museum dedicated to the history of both Miletus and Priene on site.

Miletus lies about 62 kilometers south of Kuşadası.

Highlight: Admire the remains of the classical world's renowned Temple of Apollo

The Hellenistic religious center of Didyma , about 77 kilometers south of Kuşadası in the modern town of Didim, was home to the fabled Oracle of Didyma and the ancient Hellenistic world's third-largest temple.

Only the Temple of Hera on the Greek Island of Samos and the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus were bigger than Didyma's Temple of Apollo.

Today the Temple of Apollo still boasts its towering columns (which once numbered 122) and is one of the best-preserved examples of Greek temples in Turkey.

The Oracle of Didyma was considered of high importance in the classical ancient world, only second in authority to the Oracle of Delphi. It was only under the rule of Constantine the Great and his conversion to Christianity that the Oracle's influence waned.

Highlight: Take in the Dilek Peninsula's vistas on a trip hugging this protected stretch of coastline

Full of gorgeous mountain scenery and rugged coastline views, the Dilek Peninsula's Büyük Menderes National Park, only 26 kilometers from Kuşadası, should be top of the things to-do list for nature-loving visitors.

This is prime territory for hiring a car and heading out to explore. There are many beaches for swimming and sunbathing stops as you explore the coastline. Aydınlık Beach and Karasu Beach are the picks of the bunch.

The Cave of Zeus is another popular tourist attraction within the reserve, and excellent hiking opportunities await on the park's network of forest trails.

The delta area, in the peninsula's south, is an important wetland area where over 250 bird species have been spotted, while the coastline here is home to the rare and endangered Mediterranean monk seal.

Highlight: Experience a slice of Turkish village life and feast on fresh, local flavors

Surrounded by orchards and vine-covered fields, the quaint village of Kirazlı, 10 kilometers east of Kuşadası, has a timeless feel.

This is the perfect place to visit for an afternoon of meandering through alleyways lined by traditional whitewashed village houses and soaking up the peaceful pulse of Turkish village life.

The road into the village is lined with restaurants, specializing in Turkish breakfast spreads (which are available to order all-day) along with traditional Turkish snacks and light meals. On the weekends, locals love to head out here for a long, lazy brunch.

For foodie travelers, Saturday is the day to head here, as the village's weekly farmers market is full of local organic produce, including cheeses; jams; and homemade sauces, syrups, and condiments along with fruit and vegetables.

Luxury Hotels:

• The Ramada Resort by Wyndham Kuşadası is a five-star resort that suits both sun sloths and the more active, with both indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a golf course for when you want to get off the sun lounger. It's good for family holidays, with a kids' club and a pool area with waterslides. Breakfast is included and there is a spa.

Mid-Range Hotels:

• The contemporary Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel offers a great mid-range deal on the seafront, with a rooftop terrace and pool. It's centrally located, within walking distance to all the main points in town, and breakfast is included.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuşadası is another affordable option, with marina views and bags of facilities including a gym, multiple pools, a restaurant, and spa.

Budget Hotels:

• For a great-value break, the Ephesian Hotel is a centrally located guesthouse, with friendly owners; simple, bright rooms; and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views across town.
• Visiting Pamukkale: The Small-group Pamukkale Tour from Kuşadası is a great day-trip from Kuşadası. It's a full-day tour visiting both the famed white calcite terraces and the ruins of Roman Hierapolis on the hill summit, with time for a dip in the natural spa pool. Lunch, transport, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included.
• Visiting Ephesus: The private Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary Tour from Kuşadası is a full day of exploring three of this region's most important historic sites. It includes a guided tour of the mammoth Roman-era town of Ephesus-Turkey's most famous ruin-and also visits to the Basilica of St. John in Selçuk and the nearby Meryemana, where local legend says the Virgin Mary spent her last days. Lunch, transport, all entrance fees, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included.
• Shore Excursion: Kuşadası is a major cruise port, and this Kusadasi Shore Excursion Ephesus Sightseeing Tour has been designed to fit around your cruise schedule. The tour visits Ephesus, the Basilica of St. John, and the Meryemana, with lunch included and a guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship.

If you're coming for its resort life and planning your vacation to revolve around the beach, the best time to visit Kuşadası is during the months of June, July, August, and September.

In July and August, the average daytime temperature sits between 27 and 28 degrees Celsius, making this prime beach time. T-shirt weather carries into the evening with it rarely dropping below 22 degrees after dark. During August, the average sea temperature on this stretch of coast is 25, so this is the best month for keen swimmers.

If you're more interested in the historic sites on Kuşadası's doorstep, you may prefer less sweaty weather. June and September's slightly milder weather (with their average daytime temperatures between 23 and 25 degrees), and the cooler months of May and October (when average daytime temperatures sit between 19 and 20 degrees) can also be great months to visit.

Just pack a warmer layer for evenings and, if traveling in May or October, make sure to bring a rain jacket, as these two months bring more chance of rain.

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Beach Holiday Towns: For more coastal towns that are all about sand-and-sea holidays during summer, check out Bodrum , known for its castle and many surrounding beaches; Fethiye for its buzzy summer atmosphere, harbor filled with boats ready to whisk you down the coast, and many Lycian ruins in easy day-tripping distance; and Antalya for a city and beach break.

Exploring Nearby: Selçuk is a quaint farming village, home to plenty of ruins and historic buildings. It sits right next door to Ephesus , Turkey's most preserved Roman-era city and one of the country's biggest attractions. Farther inland is Pamukkale , home to the natural wonder of its white calcite travertines.

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Kuşadası Castle

Kuşadası's small, picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Güvercin Adası (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. It's now…

Kadınlar Denizi

Kuşadası's most famous beach is Kadınlar Denizi (literally 'Ladies Sea'), south of town and served by dolmuşes running along the coastal road. Kadınlar…

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Kaleiçi Camii

The 'Old Town Mosque', built by Grand Vizier Öküz Mehmed Pașa in the 17th century, is the most impressive mosque in Kușadasi and can accommodate 550…

Haci İbrahim Camii

This 17th-century mosque employs an unusual style of Ottoman architecture. The wooden ceiling of the rectangular structure is covered by roof tiles.

Kuşadası Town Beach

Kuşadası town's small artificial beach is nice enough, but gets very crowded in summer with tourists from the big nearby hotels.

Monumental Arch

Brick Byzantine archway in the centre of town.

Atatürk Monument

An enormous statue of the national hero overlooks Kuşadası from a hilltop to the west of the centre.

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Kuşadası is a beach resort in the Central Aegean region of Turkey, 95 km south of Izmir. It has a resident population of 113,580 (as of 2018), which doubles in summer with tourists and seasonal workers.

Understand [ edit ]

"Kuş adası" means "bird island", referring to the shape of Pigeon Island, and in antiquity this was a small port, overshadowed by Ephesus inland. Fortified and garrisoned, it was never an important town but grew on the mainland, until the name came to apply to the mainland conurbation. The big development was from the 1970s when the Turkish Aegean coast came within non-stop flying distance from the cities of North Europe, and the region became a budget to mid-price destination for package tours. Kuşadası nowadays sprawls over 25 km of coastline. Its has few antiquities but is close to must-see Ephesus and other sights.

Get in [ edit ]

By road from Istanbul follow O-5 (toll) to Izmir, and from Ankara follow E96, to join E87 south then D550 and D515 into town.

Direct buses from Istanbul take 9-10 hours via Bursa , Izmir and Selçuk , for a single fare in 2022 of around 500 TL. Operators are Metro Turizm , Pamukkale and Flixbus. Altogether it's a hourly service (with some overnight), otherwise take one of the frequent buses to Izmir and change.

37.8488 27.2603 1 Otogar the inter-city bus station is by D515 highway at the east edge of this sprawling town. You'll need a taxi or a dolmuş to reach your accommodation.

Selçuk 20 km northeast is the nearest railway station, with IZBAN suburban trains every hour or two from Izmir via Adnan Menderes Airport ( ADB  IATA ). Regional trains run from Denizli (for Pamukkale) via Aydın and Çamlık to Selçuk and Izmir.

37.8616 27.2551 2 Kuşadası harbour is a frequent port of call for cruise ships to bus their passengers to Ephesus and the other antiquities.

There are foot-passenger ferries daily Apr-Oct to Samos operated by Meander Travel . These leave Kuşadası around 09:00 for a one-hour sailing to Vathi the main settlement, returning around 17:00, so a day-trip is possible from Kuşadası to Samos but not reverse. In 2022 a day-trip is €36 adult and an open return is €47. Hellenic Seaways and Dodekanisos Seaways no longer longer sail this route. See Greece#Get in for entry requirements, as Samos is part of the EU.

Get around [ edit ]

Transport up and down the lengthy coast strip is best done by dolmuş. Join any group along the road who look as if they're trying to flag one down in the direction you're going.

Taxis are a welcome sight as their appearance means the dolmuş is only a minute behind, and they're tring to scoop the trade. The drivers are mostly a decent lot but beware of fake taxis and scammers: the taxi number plate must start with "09 T".

Taxis cluster by the sea port and bus station touting for trips to Ephesus. The advantage is a quick journey to the south gate of the complex, then they pick you up on exit from the north gate, but Ephesus is easily reached by dolmuş. Where taxis help most is in exploring the ruins of Priene and Miletus away south, awkward by public transport. Negotiate a hire for say four hours and they'll take you to as many classical stumps as you can stomach.

See [ edit ]

• Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai is by the harbour entrance. It's a restored Ottoman Kervansaray built 1615/18 - a secure place for merchants to lodge with their goods. It has been a hotel but is abandoned in 2022.
• Kaleiçi Mosque 100 m south down Barbaros Bvd was built along with the Kervansaray by Öküz Mehmet paşa.
• Micro Miniature Museum ( Mikro Minyatür Müzesi ), Sağlık Cd ( corner of Barbaros Bvd ). Opening erratic . An oddity, an old turret housing an exhibition of miniature art, which you squint at through microscopes. Adult 20 TL . ( updated Sep 2022 )
• Muvaffak "Maffy" Falay (1930-2022) was a famous jazz trumpeter from Kuşadası, commemorated by the statue next to the Miniature Museum.
• 37.7914 27.2704 2 Kadı Kalesi is a Byzantine / Venetian fortress. In 2022 the area is closed to the public.
• 37.7595 27.286 3 Olive Oil Museum ( Oleatrium Zeytin ve Zeytinyağı Tarihi Müzesi ), off Davutlar Rd , ☏ +90 256 681 2148 . Daily 09:00-18:00 . 2500 years of olive oil manufacturing techniques. Adult 35 TL . ( updated Sep 2022 )
• Priene , Miletus and Didyma: see Didim for these Grecian ruins south of the peninsula.
• 37.939722 27.348611 6 Ephesus : see the separate page for this magnificent Roman site 15 km northeast of town. It's an easy day trip by dolmuş or taxi.
• Selçuk a further 4 km east was the original site of Ephesus, and has a museum and ancient citadel. See this page also for antiquities outside the Ephesus ticketed area, such as the House of Mary.

Do [ edit ]

• Town beach between the port and the marina is one for viewing the sunset from rather than bathing. It's sandy but grubby.
• 37.812 27.269 2 Long Beach is well named, stretching away for 10 km down to Güzelçamlı at the start of the peninsula. Multiple access points, and the southern portions have more specific names: Davutlar, Sevgi, Venus. Tortuga Pirate Island is a theme park in the northern section. The nearby Aqua Atlantis has closed down.
• 37.902 27.273 3 Pigale Beach is the first strip going north. It's quieter here.
• 37.944 27.274 4 Pamucak Beach is the end of the long northern beach.
• Skydive: see Selçuk#Do for Efes Skydiving Centre, next to the north gate of Ephesus.
• Football: Kuşadasıspor were promoted in 2021 so they now play soccer in TFF Third League, Turkey's fourth tier. Their home ground Özer Türk Stadium (capacity 8000) is mid-town on Yüksel Yalova Cd.
• Kuşadası Youth Festival ( Gençlik Festivali ) is held on Sevgi Beach. The next is probably 5-9 July 2023, tbc.

Buy [ edit ]

• Supermarkets are here and there, such as Migros on Öğe Sk near the harbour, open daily 08:30-22:00. A101 is the commonest chain store further out.
• Rug shops scrummage by the harbour.

Eat [ edit ]

• Casablanca , Adnan Menderes Blv ( behind Council offices ), ☏ +90 532 695 3126 . Daily 09:30-02:00 . Great reviews for service and cuisine at this meat-oriented place, which also caters well to vegetarians. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• Murphys next to Casablanca also gets good reviews.

Drink [ edit ]

• The beach cafes mostly serve alcohol, but the free-standing pubs are in old town near the port.
• Efes beer is named for nearby Ephesus and is brewed in Izmir and elsewhere.

Sleep [ edit ]

• 37.8663 27.2636 1 Sözer Hotel , Atatürk Blv , ☏ +90 256 614 8936 . Friendly 3-star hotel, tatty but usually clean. B&B double 700 TL . ( updated Sep 2022 )
• Hotel Panorama , Kıbrıs Cd 14 , ☏ +90 256 614 66 19 , [email protected] . Basic backpacker rooms just south of harbour. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 37.8586 27.2562 2 Sezgin Hotel , Aslanlar Cd 44 , ☏ +90 256 614 4225 , [email protected] . A guesthouse in old town, rooms have en-suite bathrooms, balconies and air-con. Mostly clean and with good reviews. B&B double 600 TL . ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 37.8376 27.2514 3 Hotel Süer , 500th Sk 9 ( off Kasım Yaman Cd ), ☏ +90 553 090 0900 . Placed on a hilltop, the hotel offers free pick-ups and has a nice view with great sunsets. Mostly clean and comfy. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 37.8328 27.2418 4 Sealight Resort , Yavansu 46 , ☏ +90 256 999 1719 . Lively resort hotel, comfy but you may struggle to sleep. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 37.7597 27.2595 5 Palm Wings Resort , Adnan Kaveci Cd , ☏ +90 256 681 3636 . Smart resort hotel way down the south beach strip. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 37.8991 27.2735 6 Kuştur Club Holiday Village , Kuştur Önü Yolu Cd , ☏ +90 256 618 1310 . Inclusive resort hotel on north beach strip. B&B double 3000 TL . ( updated Sep 2022 )

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15 Best Things to Do in Kuşadası (Turkey)

The resort of Kuşadası on the Turish Aegean is as multifaceted as a holiday destination can get.

You’ve got the universal joys of long sandy beaches, countless restaurants, dreamy views, family water parks and golden sunsets.

But minutes away is the famous ancient city of Ephesus, which was a Roman provincial capital and has left behind an archaeological site of real scale and grandeur.

So on the same day you can ponder the columns of the Library of Ephesus, discover a forgotten bay in the biodiverse Dilek National Park, zip through the scrub on a quad bike and lie back on a sun lounger watching the sun setting over the Aegean.

One of the largest and most important archaeological sites in the Eastern Mediterranean lies a few minutes out of Kuşadası at Selçuk.

Ephesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protecting a city founded around 3,000 years ago, becoming one of the 12 members of the Ionian League and reaching its apogee in the Roman era as provincial capital of Asia.

Ephesus was a coastal city, which is hard to imagine now as the coastline has since drifted several kilometres west.

Awaiting you is the solemn facade of the Library of Celsus, the jaw-dropping 25,000-capacity theatre and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

There’s tons more to see, like the sophisticated aqueduct system, the Trajan Fountain, the bathhouses, the 6th-century Basilica of St John, preserved terrace houses with frescos and Selçuk’s Medieval Ottoman fortifications.

2. Ephesus Archaeological Museum

The vast archaeological site was first surveyed in the 19th century, and inevitably many pieces have ended up at the British Museum and Ephesos Museum in Vienna.

But the ancient city has yielded enough artefacts to fill several museums, and the Ephesus Archaeological Museum is an ideal complement.

There are objects in these nine rooms from every stage of the city’s past, from Mycenaean to Ottoman.

Each room specialises in a different category, be it coins, the terrace houses of Ephesus, the city’s nymphaeums or the cult of Kybele.

There are Mycenaean vessels, sarcophagi, busts of Socrates, Emperor Augustus, Livia and Balbinus, as well as magnificent sculptural groups from monuments like the Fountain of Domitian.

The high point is the pair of statues of Artemis from the world-famous temple: Colossal Artemis (1st century CE) and the impeccably preserved Beautiful Artemis (2nd century CE).

3. Güvercinada (Pigeon Island)

Kuşadası’s own historical wonder is a citadel in the bay at the end of a 350-metre causeway.

This defence was built on the orders of Hayreddin Barbarossa (1478-1546), and the low, outer walls date from the Greek Orlov Revolt in the 1770s.

Güvercinada is laid out like a kind of city park, with a raised wooden platform, and excellent photo opportunities from the battlements, gazing back to Kuşadası and its harbour and backcountry.

There are information boards here and there describing the local animal and plant life, and every so often you’ll see a rabbit hopping around.

One interesting curiosity on show is the skeleton of a fin whale that was found at the Dilek Peninsula a few kilometres south in the 1990s.

4. Dilek Peninsula-Büyük Menderes Delta National Park

The mountains of this 27,500-hectare national park hover on the horizon south of Kuşadası, and it’s a journey well worth making.

The park is made up of a rocky peninsula with Mount Mycale along its spine, while to the south, in a much wetter landscape, is the delta of the Büyük Menderes River.

There’s dazzling biodiversity in the park from 800 different plant species to waterfowl like pelicans, egrets and plovers, to hyenas, jackals and lynxes in the mountainous woodland.

You can venture here in search of remote coves with crystalline seas, and hunt down the remnants of ancient civilisation at Karina, The Panionium and Priene.

5. Ladies Beach

Fifteen minutes on foot or a brief ride on the minibus, this beach is one kilometre of soft sand, on a west-facing bay.

The name “Ladies Beach” is a holdover from the Ottoman days of segregation, and the shore here is lapped by low, rippling waves.

This is a beach for families, thanks to a smooth slope and large shallow area where non-swimmers can paddle.

Understandably, it’s a popular place to pass a warm afternoon, and there are beach clubs all around the bay, renting out sun loungers and parasols.

The promenade, brimming with restaurants, cafes and shops, is set slightly above the beach and has a seriously romantic view across to Samos at sunset.

6. Uzun Plaj (Long Beach)

True to its name, this sandy beach around the headland from Ladies Beach is 18 kilometres long and is traced by tourist infrastructure for its entire length, all the way down to the town of Güzelçamlı.

The first thing to say about Uzun Plaj is that the views south are majestic, to the formidable ridge of Mount Mycale on the Dilek Peninsula.

Like Ladies Beach, Uzun Plaj has low, rolling waves, but even though this bay is more exposed to the sea, it shelves gently and there’s a lot of knee-high water so children can splash in safety.

At the top end, close to Kuşadası proper is the Tortuga Pirate Island Theme & Water Park, one of two big water-themed attractions in the area.

Eight kilometres east of Selçuk is a picture perfect village in the mountains.

Until the population exchange after the First World War Şirince was mostly home to Ottoman Greeks.

The village has signs of habitation going back well before, including the remains of Roman-era aqueducts that would have fed Ephesus.

With white Greek-style houses cascading down the side of a valley, the village is in an idyllic landscape of vineyards, cypresses, peach orchards and olive groves.

You can come to investigate Şirince’s knot of twisting, traffic-free alleys, framed by whitewashed houses and walled gardens.

In summer there are plenty of stalls selling spices, handicrafts and local wine, and if you need a pit-stop you can pause for a hit of Turkish coffee.

8. Meryemana (House of the Virgin Mary)

The story goes that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was brought to this house by John the Apostle, and lived here until her Assumption.

The site is highly venerated by Muslims as well as members of the Roman Catholic faith.

Meryemana was discovered in 1891, on the basis of the reported visions of the German Augustinian Canoness, Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824). What is known is that this building, most likely a very early chapel, is approximately 2,000 years old, and a red line has been painted on the walls to show what is original and what has been restored.

Outside the shrine, the “Wishing Wall” is plastered with strips of paper or fabric, on which thousands of pilgrims have written their requests.

Three popes, Paul VI, John Paul II and Benedict XVI, have visited the shrine since the Second World War.

9. Kuşadası Harbour

Partly because it’s the main way of reaching Ephesus by water, Kuşadası has a lively harbour, bookended by Güvercinada on the south side and an opulent new marina to the north.

In the years up to 2020 Kuşadası received 600 cruise boats annually.

And if you’re up for a day trip to the Greek island of Samos, this is the place to embark.

The harbour is a prime place to amble, shop, watch the sun go down, cool off with a drink, grab a bite and just see and be seen.

Along the modern-looking Atatürk Boulevard there’s something for every palate, including international chains like Starbucks and Domino’s.

Roughly halfway along, on a little nub of land is, El Heykeli, a scenic viewpoint with a sculpture of a hand releasing doves.

10. Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai

Close to the waterfront in the very centre of Kuşadası you’ll find yourself at the crenellated walls of a 17th-century caravanserai.

Built in the 1610s on the orders of two-time Grand Vizier Öküz Mehmed Pasha, this was a custom house and inn for merchants arriving by water.

The grand marble entranceway is oriented north to face the harbour, and there’s an information board right here telling the 400-year story of the building.

The caravanserai was in ruins come the 1950s but was restored in stages up to the 1990s.

There’s a 25-room hotel here now, and an open-air restaurant in the courtyard.

Still, you can go through to get a sense of this space and the two levels of galleries with pointed arches around it.

11. Çamlık Railway Museum

A short journey inland from Kuşadası is Turkey’s largest railway museum, with an formidable collection of steam engines.

There are 33 steam locomotives here, dating from the 1890s to the 1950s, 18 of which are set around a impressive 18-rail turntable.

Among the manufacturers are Krupp, Henschel, NOHAB, Borsig and Mafei, while the oldest from 1891 is by the British firm Stephenson.

You’re free to hop into all of the locomotive cabs, and there are nine historic carriages to check out.

On a more sombre note, also sitting outside is engine 45501, which was involved in the Yarımburgaz Train Disaster of 1957, a head-on collision claiming the lives of 95 people.

12. Adaland

In a holiday full of history and culture you may be ready for a different kind of exhilaration.

Kuşadası’s Adaland might be just what you need, and is a cut above most resort water parks.

There’s fun for all-comers here, including some truly outlandish attractions like a pair of slides with a genuine 360° loop at the bottom of a long drop.

Adaland claims the “world’s longest family slide”, Water Coaster, at an epic 406 metres, while Kamikaze has a heart-stopping 50-metre drop and Slide & Fly’s splashdown launches you several metres into the air.

Lots of the rides involve inflatable rafts, and there’s no shortage of pools and slides for smaller thrill-seekers.

13. Gazibegendi Hill

Northeast of the of the marina there’s a sharp slope climbing to what is the best lookout in Kuşadası, especially at sunset.

Gazibegendi Hill commemorates Turkey’s modernising statesman Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938), who came to this town in 1924 and 1937. The name Gazibegendi literally means, “Loved by the Veteran”, Atatürk’s nickname.

The story goes that he was especially taken with the view of the indented Aegean coastline from this vantage point, and to honour him there’s a Turkish flag and a bronze statue of Atatürk contemplating the vista down to Güvercinada.

A cafe/restaurant opened up here in 2014, and there’s a little playground atop the terraces a few metres away.

14. Full-Day Boat Cruise

Maybe the easiest way to encounter the many bays and coves on the Aegean coast near Kuşadası is by water.

This package, available through GetYourGuide.com, gives you a whole day sailing from one enchanting beauty spot to the next.

With each stop you’ll have an hour to bathe and snorkel in transparent sea, before weighing anchor and moving on.

The Full-Day Boat Cruise is seven hours in all, and lunch is made fresh on board, with a menu of grilled chicken, meatballs, pasta, salad and fruit.

15. Kuşadası Quad Safari

On the coast west of Ephesus is the kind of beach that you don’t come across very often in the Turkish Aegean.

Pamucak Beach is a wide sandy bay, several kilometres long and remaining quiet even when Kuşadası is at its busiest.

There’s very little development here, and the woods, riverbanks and wide open scrubland in its hinterland is just the setting for an off-road adventure.

Offered through GetYourGuide.com, this 90-minute quad safari includes insurance, all equipment and hotel pick-up and drop-off in the price.

After bouncing across the scenery you’ll end up on Pamucak Beach where you can get your breath back and grab a drink.

15 Best Things to Do in Kuşadası (Turkey):

• Ephesus Archaeological Museum
• Güvercinada (Pigeon Island)
• Dilek Peninsula-Büyük Menderes Delta National Park
• Ladies Beach
• Uzun Plaj (Long Beach)
• Meryemana (House of the Virgin Mary)
• Kuşadası Harbour
• Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai
• Çamlık Railway Museum
• Gazibegendi Hill
• Full-Day Boat Cruise
• Kuşadası Quad Safari

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There are scheduled bus connections to Kusadasi from all major cities and towns of Turkey. Izmir is the nearest airport to Kusadasi, (about 70 km) and there are frequent flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir. Hotels and travel agencies provide private airport transfers to Kusadasi hotels from Izmir airport, with extra payment. There are also plenty of public buses to Kusadasi from Izmir bus terminal.  If you are starting from Izmir Adnan Menderes airport, take the ESHOT 204 bus to the Izmir otogar. On the ground floor of the Izmir otogar there will be tickets stands for the various bus companies, e.g. Metro, Pamukkale. Bus tickets cost around 4-5 US Dollars and will drop you off at the Kusadasi otogar.

Visitors arriving with their rental cars can also arrive by highway (from north, south, and east); the city is linked by a modern six-lane highway to İzmir's Adnan Menderes Airport. There are daily ferry services to and from the nearby Greek island of Samos.

The city is a port of call for cruise ships plying the Eastern Mediterranean. In a controversial deal in 2003, the previously public-owned port was leased to a private company and renovated to attract luxury cruise liners. Today, Kuşadası is the second busiest cruise port in Turkey, after Istanbul, mainly due to the archaeological attractions at Ephesus. The Kuşadası docks are right downtown, and terminals offer a good selection of stores including a duty-free shop. To get around within the city there are 2 major ways. The first and the most common way is by minibus service (called dolmuş), which is available between 7:30 AM and 12:00 AM during the high season from May to October. Minibus routes and stops within town are shown by minibus signs by the roads. The second way to get around in town is by taxi. To find a taxi, you’d rather go to their office or call one of the taxi companies than waiting on the street. Taxis are yellow with company names on side; and fees are paid according to taximeters : distance calculater which the driver switches on when you get in the taxi.   

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