Top 15 Places To Visit In Kusadasi+Things To Do In Kusadasi

Kusadasi is one of Turkey’s most visited cities which is located in the west of the country and attracts many foreign and domestic tourists every year due to its beautiful beaches and good weather; if you are looking for Kusadasi tourist attractions and you want to know famous places in Kusadasi before traveling to Turkey, read the rest of this article.

In this city, most travelers prefer to spend most of their day in water sports and stay at the beach at night. But Kusadasi has many attractive and spectacular areas that I will introduce to you in this article from the Travelling Topic.

Places to visit in Kusadasi

Fortunately, there are many varied places to visit in Kusadasi and your trip will not be monotonous. In addition to attractive places to visit in kusadasi, there are also historical and cultural places to visit that will show you the history of this city.

There are a variety of day and night beach activities in Kusadasi, and unique water parks are available for thrill-seekers. 

Water sports in Kusadasi 

1- Ladies Beach

Only women were allowed to use this beach in the past, but today, both men and women can use it simultaneously. This beach is located in one of the most beautiful and longest coastal strips and two kilometers from the center of Kusadasi city.

Walking along the coast, sunbathing, and the unique peace of this beach is among the best pleasures you can experience.

July to October is the best time to spend days and nights at Ladies Beach. This beach is very crowded during this period. So if the crowd bothers you, it’s better to go to the Ladies beach at other times. In addition, there are water sports such as swimming, diving, skiing and many others. The entrance fee to this beach is free, but to use the umbrella and sunbed, you have to pay about 200 lira.

• Address: Kadınlar Denizi, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
• Visiting hours: 9 AM–6:30 PM

2- Adaland

The best tourist attractions of coastal cities are water sports, visiting water parks. Kusadasi city has seven water parks, one of which is Adaland. Adaland Water Park is one of the city’s most popular parks, located 4 km from Kusadasi.

In addition to various water activities and exciting slides, this park also organizes dolphin shows for those interested, whose tickets cost about 17 dollars.

You should know that this water park is one of the outdoor water parks, and therefore, it is closed during the cold seasons of the year.

• Address: Çamlimanı Mevki, Kuştur Önü Yolu Cd. No:27, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
• Entrance fee: about 120 dollars

3- Aqua Fantasy water park

Aqua Fantasy is a large and famous hotel in Kusadasi. This complex has a private water park, a hotel, seven restaurants and a green space with pine trees that create a beautiful view. Of course, this complex has other comfort and leisure facilities such as Baths with Turkey traditions, spa and health services, massage and sauna.

All rooms have a private balcony, and free high-speed internet (in the entire space) is another hotel feature. You should prepare for a day full of fun because Aqua Fantasy Water Park is one of the water parks in Kusadasi with various slides, pools, water activities and volleyball and beach soccer. Also, this water park is accessible to everyone, and you don’t need to stay at the hotel.

The small and large play equipment in this water park allows you to enjoy this recreational space for yourself and your child. The dance competition by the beach and many other beach activities are among the things that have increased the attraction and facilities of this park.

Address: Kadınlar Denizi, Muharrem Candaş Sk., 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

4-Aydin Delta National Park National Park

All the natural and geographical factors, geological and biological, have been combined to create one of the most beautiful natural attractions, not only among the tourist attractions of Kusadasi but also throughout Turkey.

An interesting point about this park is that this park is considered very sacred by the people and dates back to the 8th and 9th centuries. One of the best places to visit in kusadasi is this park, where many scientific confederations are held annually.

• Address: Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
• Visiting hours: 8:30 AM–6 PM

5- Pigeon Island (Kuşadası Castle)

The good climate of this island has made it one of the most important Kusadasi places to visit. Pigeon Island was used as a military base during the Ottoman period, but today it has become the main entertainment center of the city. This island symbolizes Kusadasi City and its peaceful environment attracts every traveler.

There are many boats around the island that you can board from 10 am to 4 pm to explore the breathtaking blue bays of Kusadasi.

Address: Hacıfeyzullah Mh, Güvercinada Cd. 14/2, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

6- Kirazli village

The village of Kirazli, 10 kilometers east of Kusadasi, is one of the other attractive places surrounded by gardens and Vineyards. This is one of the Kusadasi sightseeing places. There are several beautiful restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy your food and drinks away from the hustle and bustle of the city. If you want healthy food, go to the Sunday farmer’s market and buy local products from Kirazli village.

Historical sights of Kusadasi

What places you choose for your trip is undoubtedly related to your age, gender, social status and personal taste. The advantage of Kusadasi is that it can be a destination for people of all ages. In the following, I will explore the unique historical places that have made Kusadasi a particular destination for its tourists.

1- Ephesus | Trip to ancient Greece

Kusadasi is only 15 minutes away from ancient Ephesus. Ephesus is one of the tourist places to visit in kusadasi, which is visited by 1.5 million tourists every year. Ephesus is one of the most complete and stable Roman cities in the Mediterranean region. It would be amazing if you visited and closely saw the Roman Empire’s golden age and fate.

If you want to explore, a tour of Ephesus will take at least half a day to explore everything thoroughly, so make sure you plan your visit.

• Address: Suleyman Demirel Blv. Sengel Melis Apt. B Blk K 4 D 15, 09400 Kuşadası, Türkiye
• Visiting hours: 9 AM–5 PM

2- Priene historical city

History cannot be separated from the tourist attractions of Kusadasi. Priene is one of the historical attractions of Kusadasi, which is also related to the Hellenic civilization and left from the ancient Greek era. The ancient priene flourished around 450 BC and was one of the most progressive cities in the eastern region. Due to rising seawater, this city has been partially submerged, and only parts of it can be seen today.

Address: Camikebir, Kemal Arıkan Sk. No:22, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

3- Miletus

Miletus is one of the tourist attractions in Kusadasi, which stood until the 14th century and then became a deserted place. Five hundred years before the birth of Christ, this city was one of the largest Greek cities in the East and was considered a substantial economic base for trade with the world.

In addition, this city has introduced many scientific and philosophical personalities to the world. If you add a visit to Miletus to your itinerary, you can see a fantastic view from the Byzantine palace and the hills behind its great theater.

Address: Türkmen, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

4- House of the Virgin Mary

In Kusadasi, a straightforward stone house can be seen among the green trees, known as the house of the Virgin Mary. It is said that Mary lived in this house for the last ten years of her life. The home of Saint Mary has been turned into a small church and is a place of pilgrimage for Catholic Christians.

• Address: Atatürk Mahallesi, Meryemana Mevkii, Küme Evler, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye
• Visiting hours: 8:30 AM–5 PM

5- The Isa bey Mosque

One of Kusadasi historical places is Isabey Mosque, which I suggest you visit if you are interested in history. This mosque is one of the most prominent historical monuments of Kuşadası, which was built in the 14th century and has a combination of Islamic style and Anatolian style architecture.

This mosque is asymmetrically designed, and the location of windows, doors, and domes do not match each other. You will see an inscription of God’s speech when entering the mosque. Also, the domes of this mosque are decorated with turquoise, which adds to the beauty of this mosque.

• Address: İsa Bey, 2040. Sk. no:2, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye
• Visiting hours: 9:30 AM–9:30 PM

6- Kusadasi Grand Bazaar

If you are looking for things to do in Kusadasi, I suggest a night tour of the Kusadasi market, which you should experience. The presence of various reasonably priced goods has made this market the most famous in Kusadasi. In this place, you can buy all kinds of clothes, carpets, shoes and anything you can think of.

• Address: Dağ, Şöförler Sk., 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
• Visiting hours: 9:30 AM–11 PM

At the end of the line

In this article, I answered the question “Is Kusadasi worth visiting” and introduced Kusadasi attractions to you. Turkey and Kusadasi are among the most spectacular places that you must see. Tell us more about your travel experiences in Turkey in the comments.

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