Location
Kusadasi is located on the Aegean Coast approximately 90 km south of Izmir, and is the third largest city in Turkey. It is easily accessible by air through two major airports, İzmir (ABD) 85 km and Bodrum (BVJ) 155 km.
Cruise Harbour
It boasts an international passenger port which serves on average 2,400 ships per year and has been host to many large and prominent cruise liners from all over the world a few being the renowned Q.E.II and also the Grand Princess the largest liner in the world.
Yacht Marina
Its prestigious yacht marina has a capacity to serve approximately 1,500 boats per year.
Blue flag sandy beaches & Water sports
20 km of blue flagged sandy beaches, warm turquoise seas allowing many types of water sports and activities including jet skiing, para-sailing, fishing, diving and lots more.
Ancient sites
It is conveniently located in close proximity to all major archeaological sites in the Aegean Region, including Ephesus, The House of the Virgin Mary, Priene, Miletos, Didyma and Pamukkale.
Air and Sea Water Temperatures
With its long and dry summers (on average 25C) and very mild winters (on average 12C) Kusadasi is known to have one of the healthiest climates in Europe.
Tourism
Tourism in Turkey is known to have started over thirty yers ago in Kusadasi, then a small fishing village. Today, it is has become a leading holiday resort with a resident population of 47,500 which increases to over 200,000 during the peak summer periods. Kusadasi offers an abundance of various accomodations with a total bed capacity of 42,945 which include 7 five star and 14 four star hotels, five holiday villages and numerous other touristic facilities.
Water Parks
Kusadasi has 3 water parks offering a full days fun for all ages including a dolphin show and sealife centre. All are easily accessible via the free service bus with pick up points throughout the town and surrounding areas.
Shopping & Night Life
Kusadasi is renowned for its shopping, colourful exciting nightlife and entertainment and also its abundant choice of authentic and international cuisine. Due to its vast choice of shopping opportunities from leather, carpets, jewellery to souvenirs, it is a shopping experience to be enjoyed by all. For aviation enthusiasts, there is a landing strip 15 km from Kusadasi which offers a wide variety of exciting activities.
Thermal spa centre in Davutlar
Only 15 mins drive from Pine Valley is a unique health centre where they offer various therapies used to treat many kinds of illnesses including blood, liver circulation disorders, scars, migraine and cholesterol problems.
Health Services
There are 2 full equipped private hospitals and 1 state hospital as well as several private clinics. University hospitals are also available in Izmir city which is 1 hr drive away.
National Park
Escape the noise and crowds of the town and take a well earned break in the National Park of Kalamaki on the Dilek Peninsula, located approx. 30 km south of kusadasi. Here at its furthest tip Turkey is just 1-2 km away from the Greek Island of Samos. The Kalamaki park has many beaches stretching along several bays and is the perfect place to watch the wild boars in their natural environment. Dont be surprised to see a family of them wandering around the picnic tables and playing amongst the trees.Take a walk in these beautiful surroundings and, according to the season, look at the various types of flora and fauna at every turn.
Ferry to Greek Island of Samos
Samos is located only 20 nautical miles south west of Kusadasi.A ferry runs everyday between Kusadasi and Samos during season leaving early morning and returning late afternoon. Regular Ferry schedule starts on 1st April and continues until the end of October. Departure time is 08:30 a.m. from the harbour and returns at 17.00 p.m. with the journey taking around 1 hour 45 minutes.
From Samos you can then travel on to other islands like Ikaria, Mykanos, Santorini, Pireaus etc.
