Excursions from Kusadasi

Kusadasi is a cosy resort on the shores of the Aegean Sea. The mild, dry climate, luxurious Mediterranean vegetation, sandy beaches with gentle slopes and an astonishingly clean sea attract tourists from all over the world. Italian navigators called the city «New Harbour». The Turkish name «Kusadasi» is translated as the «bird island». In ancient times, the city was in the shadow of Ephesus. Today, Kusadasi is the third largest Turkish port where huge cruise ships enter. Tourists will enjoy city tours. Within the city borders there is Huvarjin (Pigeon Island) with the Genoese fortress of the 13th century. In the 16th century, it was conquered by pirates led by the legendary Khair-ad-Din Barbarossa, making it their outpost. So it’s called the Pirate Castle. It’s in the list of the seven most beautiful castles in Turkey. There’s a museum here. You can get to Pigeon Island by a pedestrian causeway. There is also a 17th-century Caravan Saray with an old mosque. Four water parks and an amusement park are at the service of family lovers, where you can spend a whole day with your children, taking a break from the beach rest.