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Kusadasi Long Beach
Kusadasi Long Beach is a 6km long beach and a popular alternative to the crowded Ladies beach. It is located on the outskirts of the city within a 15-minute driving distance. The beach is famous for its wide variety of water sports, such as Banana Boat, jet skiing, parasailing, and more. It offers all the basic facilities, such as showers, toilets, and portable loungers.
Ladies Beach
Ladies Beach is a picturesque beach in Kusadasi with the highest footfall in the city. It is located in Kadinlar Denizi, roughly two km from the Kusadasi. A promenade walkway surrounds the beach, full of bustling cafes, restaurants, and hotels. Visitors can relax by the shore on rentable sunbeds and umbrellas. The beach is famous for its soft sand, clear waters, and water sports. Ladies Beach derives its name from an earlier policy of restricted access only for ladies.
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Pamucak Beach
Pamucak Beach is one of Kusadasi’s more secluded sandy beaches. It is located 5 km from Ephesus's ancient city on the Buyuk Menderes river delta, which leads to the Aegean Sea. The arch-shaped beach offers horseback rides and quad biking. Visitors can enjoy swimming, relax under umbrellas, or stay at one of the beach's many sea-facing resorts and hotel complexes. The Aqua fantasy water park is also nearby.
Pigeon Island
Pigeon island is a small island and home to the historical site of Kusadasi Castle. It is within walking distance of the bay of Kusadasi and is connected to the mainland via a causeway. The 13th-century Byzantine Fortress engulfs the entire island. Visit the castle or one of the small beaches on the island. To get to the island, take a 15-minute walk across the causeway lined with ships or ride a minibus.
The Kusadasi Castle, also known as the Pirate Castle, was constructed on the island to protect the city from attacks. The castle has a garden, a museum, and a cafe. Tourists can watch the sunset from the seaside or scenic views of the Kusadasi shoreline.
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Selcuk
Selcuk is a small town in Kusadasi that houses some of the most ancient Roman and Byzantine sites in the world. It is located on the Ayasuluk hill within the Izmir Province of Kusadasi, Turkey. It is home to the ancient Greek city of Ephesus. The Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus, Basilica of St John, and two Greek amphitheatres are some of the oldest sites in this ancient city.
The Ephesus archaeological museum, which exhibits archeological findings from these ancient sites, is located within Ephesus. The famous Ayasuluk hill with the Ayasuluk hilltop castle and the renowned Mosque of Isa Bey can also be visited. There are several hotels and restaurants throughout the town. The Adaland Aquapark falls between the route to Selcuk from Kusadasi. Visitors can take a half hour ride on a minibus or taxi to Selcuk. Several boat tours from Kusadasi to Selcuk are also available.
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Sirince
Sirince is a historical wine village located in the hills, almost 9 km from the city of Selcuk. It is famous for its ancient churches and houses with red-tiled roofs. The picturesque village, with its old-world charm, has a history of locally produced fresh fruit wine. Tourists can take a boat trip, minibus or a 30 minute drive from Kusadasi to reach the village.
Visitors can shop from small shops across the streets selling handmade goods and local products such as soaps, honey, juices, and more. These products and wines are extracted from the large collection of fruit trees across the village. There are several restaurants famous for their Turkish coffee and sweets. Tourists can enjoy an overnight stay and early morning walks across the quaint hamlet.
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The Temple of Artemis
The famous temple of Artemis, also known as the Artemisium, is one of the seven wonders and the largest temple of the ancient world. It is a few minutes from Kusadasi and is located on a hilltop within the Hellenistic city of Ephesus, modern-day Turkey. All that remains of the majestic temple is a column and a few scattered blocks. Several statues of the goddess and amazon warriors were in the temple, some of which are displayed in the Ephesus Archaeological museum.
The temple was destroyed and rebuilt at several stages throughout history due to flooding, wars, or fires. Dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis, it was built in the 6th century BCE. It was an architectural marvel with 127 columns, each 60 ft high. Other sites within Ephesus, such as the library of Celsus, Basilica of Saint John, Ayasuluk Fortress, and more can be visited.
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Tortuga Pirate Island Theme & Water Park
The Tortuga Pirate Island Theme & Water Park is a first-of-its-kind outdoor waterpark in Kusadasi based on the theme of the famous pirate island of Tortuga. It is located within the Atlantique Holiday Club. A floating obstacle course inspired by the TV show Wipeout is the highlight of the adventure park.
The park is designed to create an adventurous pirate experience with themed rides and slides. It has over eight water pools and an artificial river. The water park regularly hosts live DJ performances and other events. There are several food outlets and an interactive playground for children.
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Watersports in Kusadasi
Located on the vast coastline of the Aegean sea, Kusadasi is famous for its wide variety of water sports. Indulge in leisurely water activities such as sailing, swimming, riding banana boats., water skiing, speed boating, wakeboarding, and more on its beaches. Ladies Beach, Kusadasi Long Beach, and Downtown Beach are some of the beaches popular for watersports in Kusadasi.
Take a full-day boat tour from the Kusadasi shore and enjoy a session of snorkelling in the crystal clear waters at the Barbaros and Adabanko reefs. Horseback rides and quad biking are also available on Pamucak Beach.
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