Kusadasi

Kuşadası is a Turkish seaside resort located on the west Aegean coast, a starting point for visiting the classical ruins of nearby Ephesus and is also a major cruise ship destination. Its coastal promenade, common harbor and marina are lined with hotels and restaurants. Just off its shores, on Pigeon Island, there is a walled Byzantine castle that once protected the city and is connected to the mainland by a causeway.

The name of this coastal city comes from kuş ( bird) and ada (island), since the peninsula was shaped like a bird's head. Formerly known as Ephesus Neopolis, it changed its name to Kusadasi in the early 20th century. With a great history founded since 3000 BC, it was part of different cultures and civilizations such as the Persian and mainly Roman. During the 2nd century BC it became the capital of the latter.

In addition to the historical era, pirate lovers can enjoy this city because it was the refuge of a famous pirate called Barbarossa (Barbarossa in Spanish), who carried out multiple robberies. Its history is part of the city's attractions.

Currently, it is one of the main tourist destinations in the country, where you can enjoy its warm water spas and find both activities to stay active and to relax and enjoy the vacation to the visitor's liking. Being an ancient Roman city you will find several vestiges of this civilization.