Kusadasi, which means "bird island", is set in a superb gulf in the Aegean
region of Turkey and is known for its turquoise sparkling water, broad sandy
beaches, bright sun and large marina with a capacity for 600 boats. A glorious
ancient city stands beside it, Ephesus with hundreds of thousands of visitors
from tours each year. The town is not far from Adnan Menderes Airport, Izmir
(only 80 km). Numerous holiday villages and hotels line its shores and hundreds
of restaurants serves food from all around the world and, of course, Turkish
Cuisine, which is one of the largest cuisines of the world. We mustn't forget
discos, bars, cafe pubs and "Turkish Nights"; all those to cater holiday-makers.
Kusadasi has retained a certain earthiness to it and inexpensive meals and
pensions can still be found in town. Many shops do a brisk trade with passengers
from hundreds of cruise ships that dock for a day or two, allowing enough time
for a trip to Ephesus and a shopping expedition.