Beaches in Kusadasi:
Must See Local Area
Today, Kusadasi is one of Turkey's most sophisticated holiday centres a perfect place for vacation with its sandy beaches and glassy clear water. The contrast of the lively holiday life with the quietness of ancient ruins creates the special atmosphere of the city.
The beaches in Kusadasi will guarantee endless fun and unlimited sunbathing during your holiday.
1. City Beach: Sandy beach located in the Centrum.
2. Pigeon Island Beach: private beach, situated on the shore of the island. Swimmers can enjoy translucent and deep waters of the Aegean.
3. Yilanciburnu: Quiet beach located on the peninsula behind Pigeon Island. Kadinlar Denizi (Ladies Beach) minibuses can get you there.
4. Ladies Beach (Kadinlar Denizi): Popular favorite beach hang out. Minibuses depart from the city Centrum every 5 minutes.
5. Kustur Beach: Located on the 6th km of Selcuk Rd. Offers a variety of activities like, water skiing, para-sailing, and surfing.
Mosques:
Mosque:
You do not have to leave Kusadasi to marvel at the history of Turkey.
In the centre of the city, the Centrum, lies “The Fortress Mosque,” built by the vizier Okuz Mehmet Pasa during the 17th century, and has a capacity for 550 people. The entry door is decorated with mother of pearl. The stained glass and Ionic columns exemplifies the best of the craftsmanship of the Ottoman Empire.
There are several mosques throughout Kusadasi where visitors can view the different 17th century styles of Ottoman architecture. For example, the Hajji Ibrahim Mosque, where roof tiles cover the rectangular ceiling of the rectangular planned mosque. The Turkmen Mosque and the Camiatik Mosque are other sites worth visiting.
Historical Sites:
Historical Sites of Turkey:
When you journey outside of Kusadasi a whole other world awaits you.
1. Efes (Ephesus)-once the commercial center of the ancient world will be one of the highlights of your visit to Turkey. The city was built in dedication to the Goddess Artemis. Her temple was once one of the Seven Wonders of the World but was later destroyed by Alexander the Great. Ephesus was also the home of the Greek natural philosopher Heraclitus. In his book On Nature he introduced a new self-conscious method and language. Ephesus was also home to one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. The Ephesus International Festival is held annually during the month of May.
2. House of Virgin Mary:
It is recorded that St. John brought the Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the death of Christ. And she spent her last days in a small house (Meryemana Evi) built for her on Mt Nightingale. It is now a popular place of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims. The house has received the official s
marks the location of the property in Turkish Aegean Region
