The area of Kusadasi is filled with fun and interesting things to do. We have outlined some of the attractions available to you during your stay.
WITHIN SHORT WALKING DISTANCE is Paradise beach/Long beach with its beautiful golden sands, offering watersports and clear blue sea. Also short walks will take you to nearby bars and restaurants, a small supermarket and other shops for your needs. Hotel Club Mersin offers entertainment and welcomes tourists and visitors throughout the season. SANDALS VILLA is a couple of minutes from the DORMUS shuttle bus service that will take you to nearby attractions, beaches, towns and frequent runs to KUSADASI centre. DORMUS is regular, cheap and reliable and runs throughout the day and into the night.
Kusadasi is also famed for its superb nightlife, bars, excellant range of shops, its markets and its many restuarants offering food from around the world and of course unspoilt Turkish cuisine and Turkish nights.
Currency is the New Turkish Lira and costs are very low. You will find that a family of four can eat a quality meal for around £10 and a pint of Turkish beer will cost a fraction of UK prices. Taxis are plentiful and journeys are cheap.
The area is adunbant with history and you will see many beautiful mosques and be amazed at the nearby glorious ancient city of Ephesus and other intersting sights.
Kusadasi is opposite
the greek isle of Samos and offers daily boat trips. Karting,rafting
watersports and many other activities can also be found.
The town is not far from Adnan Menderes Airport, IZMIR (only 80 kilometres) and transfer takes only around 45 mins.
We can arrange transfers for your convenience or of course car hire is available at the airport and in Kusadasi when you arrive.
EPHESUS is the most renowned of the ancient towns in
Turkey. It is considered as one of the most important centers not only in
Western Anatolian civilization but also in the history of world civilization.In
the time of the romans,Ephesus took the title"the first and greatest metropolis
of Asia". The Ephesus city is also famed for building the largest outdoor
theatre of its time
The ruins of Ephesus take on a value and a special significance among the innumerable sites of an archaeological interest: this is due to its inestimable artistic patrimony, its enormous heritage of history and culture, and the inexhaustible beauty and charm of its archaeological site. Ephesus attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. It is situated 17 kilometres from Kusadasi and a visit is highly recommended
Milli Park (National Park) is within a few kilomoters of the villa and offers breathtaking scenery,a variety of fauna and flowers and crystal clear beaches. The park is called Kalamaki by the locals and is protected,keeping it a true nature paradise. With its peace and tranquilty and many picnic tables this is the ideal location for relaxing picnics and a peaceful tranquil day.
Aqua Fantasy Land is located 20 kilometres from Kusadasi and near Ephesus, it was voted one of the top 10 water parks in the world. It features many different rides and promises to keep the whole family entertained for the entire day. See www.aquafantasy.com
Ada Land is also centrally located in Kusadasi and offers a full day entertainment for all the family. In the Turkish heat water parks are a great place to spend a day. www.adaland.com
Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island). This tiny island off the West
coast of the town is just a few hundred meters from the mainland, and connected
by a walkway. The island has a fortress, which was constructed by the Ottomans
and restored and strengthened in 1834. Kusadasi was an important defensive port
along the Ottoman Aegean coast, and the fortress helped prevent attacks from
the islands. It is now a relaxing place with landscaped terraces and several
teahouses and snack bars. Its romantic setting includes a well-maintained
flower garden which surrounds the restored 14th or 15th century fortress.
Housing a restaurant and disco frequented by lovers or those hoping to find one
by the night's end.
Kale Ici Mosque. Located in the center of Kusadasi is the Kaleici Mosque. It was built by Okuz Mehmet Pasa in the 17th century, and is the most impressing and monumental mosque in Kusadasi. Constructed in the area of 1800m², the mosque has a 550 person capacity. The main part of mosque is square-planned and covered by a large leaden dome with the supports of 12 arches. Inner parts of the dome are ornamented by geometrical designs and plant motives. The entrance door is an example of the best Ottoman wood- working and is with mother of pearl. Between the 16 stained-glass windows, are the oil paintings decorated with Ion styled columns.
The House Of The Virgin Mary is definately a must when you're visiting Kusadasi. It is believed that Mary went to Ephesus and stayed there for some time until she died at the age of 64. It's a truly facinating place to visit, whether or not you have any belief in religeon or spirituality. This tiny chapel (which according the story was transformed from a cave after they realized Mary's corpse was missing) is thousands of years old and being near it knowing that it was around at that point in history was unbelievable, for me. That was the same with all the architecture that I saw in Greece and Turkey. The chapel is made entirely from stone in Roman architectural style. Pope Jean-Paul II declared the shrine of the Virgin Mary (found near the exit of the church) to be a 'pilgrimage place for all Christians'. Every year on August 15, a ceremony is held at the chapel to celebrate Mary's assumption.
KUSADASI also offers scuba diving, jeep safari, horse safari, turkish baths, boat trips... promising your stay will be as active as you desire or as peaceful and relaxing as you want
The town is not far from Adnan Menderes Airport, IZMIR (only 80 kilometres) and transfer takes only around 45 mins.
We can arrange transfers for your convenience or of course car hire is available at the airport and in Kusadasi when you arrive.
The ruins of Ephesus take on a value and a special significance among the innumerable sites of an archaeological interest: this is due to its inestimable artistic patrimony, its enormous heritage of history and culture, and the inexhaustible beauty and charm of its archaeological site. Ephesus attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. It is situated 17 kilometres from Kusadasi and a visit is highly recommended
Milli Park (National Park) is within a few kilomoters of the villa and offers breathtaking scenery,a variety of fauna and flowers and crystal clear beaches. The park is called Kalamaki by the locals and is protected,keeping it a true nature paradise. With its peace and tranquilty and many picnic tables this is the ideal location for relaxing picnics and a peaceful tranquil day.
Aqua Fantasy Land is located 20 kilometres from Kusadasi and near Ephesus, it was voted one of the top 10 water parks in the world. It features many different rides and promises to keep the whole family entertained for the entire day. See www.aquafantasy.com
Ada Land is also centrally located in Kusadasi and offers a full day entertainment for all the family. In the Turkish heat water parks are a great place to spend a day. www.adaland.com
Kale Ici Mosque. Located in the center of Kusadasi is the Kaleici Mosque. It was built by Okuz Mehmet Pasa in the 17th century, and is the most impressing and monumental mosque in Kusadasi. Constructed in the area of 1800m², the mosque has a 550 person capacity. The main part of mosque is square-planned and covered by a large leaden dome with the supports of 12 arches. Inner parts of the dome are ornamented by geometrical designs and plant motives. The entrance door is an example of the best Ottoman wood- working and is with mother of pearl. Between the 16 stained-glass windows, are the oil paintings decorated with Ion styled columns.
The House Of The Virgin Mary is definately a must when you're visiting Kusadasi. It is believed that Mary went to Ephesus and stayed there for some time until she died at the age of 64. It's a truly facinating place to visit, whether or not you have any belief in religeon or spirituality. This tiny chapel (which according the story was transformed from a cave after they realized Mary's corpse was missing) is thousands of years old and being near it knowing that it was around at that point in history was unbelievable, for me. That was the same with all the architecture that I saw in Greece and Turkey. The chapel is made entirely from stone in Roman architectural style. Pope Jean-Paul II declared the shrine of the Virgin Mary (found near the exit of the church) to be a 'pilgrimage place for all Christians'. Every year on August 15, a ceremony is held at the chapel to celebrate Mary's assumption.
KUSADASI also offers scuba diving, jeep safari, horse safari, turkish baths, boat trips... promising your stay will be as active as you desire or as peaceful and relaxing as you want