Kusadasi Turkey
Country: Turkey · Region: Eastern Mediterranean · Currency: Turkish Lira
Kuşadası is a beach resort on Turkey's Central Aegean coast, 95 km south of Izmir, serving as a major cruise port for day trips to the nearby ancient site of Ephesus and other classical ruins.
Top sights
Ephesus, Pigeon Island, Dilek Peninsula National Park, Zeus Cave, Priene and Miletus, Selçuk
Things to do
- Ephesus
- Magnificent Roman site 15 km northeast of town, easily reached by dolmuş or taxi as a day trip.
- Pigeon Island (Güvercinada)
- Reached by 200 m causeway from town with a restored castle museum open during daylight hours.
- Dilek Peninsula National Park
- Wild stretch of Turkish Aegean coastline with dense forests, hiking trails, secluded beaches, and monastic ruins, open 08:30-16:30.
- Zeus Cave (Zeus Mağarası)
- Cavern with a 10 m deep brackish pool where karstic spring water mingles with sea water, staining it deep blue, located in Güzelçamlı and free to visit.
Beaches
- Ladies Beach (Kadınlar Denizi Plajı)
- Long sandy beach close to town with shallow drop-off safe for children, historically reserved for women in Ottoman times but now mixed and heavily crowded.
- Long Beach
- Well-named stretch extending 10 km down to Güzelçamlı with multiple access points and quieter southern portions including Davutlar, Sevgi, and Venus.
Where to eat
- Casablanca
- Meat-oriented restaurant on Adnan Menderes Boulevard with great reviews for service and cuisine, also catering well to vegetarians, open daily 09:30-02:00.
- Murphys
- Restaurant next to Casablanca that gets good reviews.
Bars and nightlife
- Beach cafes and old town pubs
- Beach cafes mostly serve alcohol, while free-standing pubs are located in old town near the port.
Forecast for Kusadasi
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Weather in Kusadasi by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F | 44°F | 5.8 in | 12 |
| February | 59°F | 46°F | 2.7 in | 9 |
| March | 62°F | 48°F | 3.2 in | 10 |
| April | 69°F | 55°F | 1.5 in | 6 |
| May | 77°F | 62°F | 1.3 in | 6 |
| June | 86°F | 70°F | 0.8 in | 3 |
| July | 94°F | 76°F | 0.0 in | 1 |
| August | 92°F | 76°F | 0.1 in | 1 |
| September | 85°F | 70°F | 0.9 in | 3 |
| October | 77°F | 62°F | 1.5 in | 4 |
| November | 68°F | 55°F | 4.2 in | 9 |
| December | 59°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 10 |
Getting around
Use dolmuş (shared minibuses) along the coast or taxis from the harbour; taxis are best for exploring distant ruins like Priene and Miletus.
What to eat
Kebab and fish & chips stalls line the beaches, but the best restaurants are in pedestrianised alleys inland from the port, with Casablanca and Murphys offering great reviews.
Tips
Verify taxi number plates start with '09 T' to avoid scams, and watch for pickpockets on crowded beaches.
Best for
Ancient ruins, beaches, day trips
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