kusadasi
DESCRIPTION
Kusadasi means “Bird Island” in Turkish. The beaches are golden sanded with bright sun and a large marina. The ancient city of Ephesus neighbours it with thousands of visitors each year from all around the world, this makes Kusadasi a place of relaxation.
Numerous hotels and hundreds of restaurants and cafes serve food and drinks from any cuisine. During your stay, you can expect to see night clubs, bars, pubs and traditional meyhane nights. Entertainment shows also run by actors, musicians and many more stage play.
In the past 5 years, foreigners have bought properties in Kusadasi to be able to spend their time there more often.
HISTORY
Kusadasi was founded by the Lelegians and Carians who moved from Central Anatolia around the year if 3000 B.C. They established their colonial towns on the skirts of Pilav Mountain in Kusadasi. The city was overwhelmed during an attack by the Persians in the year of 546 B.C. Many years later, the city came under the rule of Byzantine Empire. Ephesus was destroyed due to change in the climate and an earth quake. Ephesus could not be restored to its former prosperity and that why Kusadasi was next in line to shine. Turkish Domination started with the Seljuk Sultan called “Kilic Arslan” came to power. Today, Kusadasi is a haven for tourists to sink away their stress and enjoy the sun.
WEATHER
During summer, the weather hits 35°C and lowest drops to 22°C in the night. In winter, 14°C can be the maximum heat and lowest will be 8°C. Winter in Kusadasi is warm and rainy. In Aegean region, a snowy winter with minus degrees won’t be expected, although a light snowy shower can occur. This is a main reason why Kusadasi is an ideal place to live and visit anytime.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Holders of UK, EU and US passports require visas. Visa’s must be obtained in advance, passengers need to obtain an e-visa prior to their arrival. This can be done online at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ for approximately US$20. The visa is valid for a stay of up to three months (dependent on passport holder’s nationality). For a longer stay a visa from a Turkish Embassy is required.
No vaccination required