Doug:
We stopped in Kusadasi on a cruise we took and the hassling was very off-putting, we decdied to go back the following year for a ten day stay and there's no hassle in the market anymore. The shop owners were told that they would be jailed if caught harassing the
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Overview Kusadasi is one of the most swollen holiday resort towns on the
southern Aegean Coast, overflowing with shiploads of tourists in
summer who enlarge the year-round population several times over.
Once a small fishing village, today the busy town is packed with
curios and carpet shops; its proximity to the ruins of Ephesus
making it an ideal base for Aegean cruise ships. Despite the
frenzied influx of holidaymakers, Kusadasi is situated amid
splendid coastal scenery and several significant archaeological
sites, including the three well-preserved Ionian settlements of
Miletus, Priene and Didyma. There are plenty of good hotels and
restaurants, and ferries link it with the nearby Greek islands of
Samos and Mykonos.
Shopping The Grand Bazaar in Kusadasi, near the harbour, is one of
Turkey's largest shopping treasure troves for holidaymakers to
rummage through, crammed with 1,000 or more stores and stalls open
seven days a week from 9am until midnight. Bargaining for a variety
of attractive items, like leather jackets, sandals, carpets and
hand-made jewellery, is a fun experience, usually accompanied by a
glass of tea. Despite the traditional trading atmosphere, most
merchants accept credit cards, travellers cheques and even foreign
currency for purchases. Be prepared to bargain your way to a good
price, however.
Restaurants All holidaymakers' budgets and tastes are amply catered for
among Kusadasi's dozens of restaurants, cafes and lokantas. Most
visitors opt for sampling Turkish cuisine or enjoying the sumptuous
seafood on offer, but there are numerous alternatives from curry to
Chinese and burgers. For top class Turkish specialities the Konyali
Restaurant opposite the marina, and the Erzincan near the post
office, are hard to beat, and the Avlu Restaurant and Cafe has
reasonable priced Turkish fare. Kalyon is popular with expats for
their western menu, including full English breakfasts.
- Go to Michael's - cooks the best food ever! It is hidden but if you can find it you won't regret it! : natalie newsome...See More Tips | Add Tip
- Try the Casablanca restauraunt, Kim, Adem and the whole crew there are pretty cool. They offer a pick up and return shuttle to your hotel for free, saves your a taxi or dolmus bus fee and the food is very nice, There is a free PS2 for your kids to lark about with and on a Thursday they have a Turkish night. All speak very good English as Kim well she is from Sydney Australia, she owns and runs it with her husband Adem. Find them on the Internet. Peter
Nightlife Nights in Kusadasi throb with action, particularly along the
town's pulsating Bar Street in the old town centre, lined with pubs
and clubs. One of the hottest spots is the huge open air disco,
Ecstasy Bar, featuring top European DJs. Jimmy's Irish Bar at the
start of Bar Street is a favourite gathering place for young
British holidaymakers. Those looking for something more sedate will
find cabaret bars, Turkish folk taverns, or cosy jazz clubs tucked
away.
- Go to Smileys and Dubliners and on bar street go to Paddy's to see Burcey baby. He's so kind - love him! : natalie newsome...See More Tips | Add Tip
Activities Kusadasi's clean, sandy beaches are a major drawcard for
holidaymakers, whether simply for sunbathing and swimming, or for
indulging in a myriad of watersports that are on offer through
local operators at the numerous 'beach clubs'. The turquoise Aegean
waters are particularly popular for scuba diving and snorkelling. A
variety of boat trips are also available. Water-babies will also
enjoy Kusadasi's three thrilling aqua-parks, Aquafantasy, Adaland
and Longbeach Aquaresort. Away from the water active holiday-makers
can indulge in a horse-back safari, or head off on a jeep safari to
get down and dirty on muddy nature trails in nearby Dilek Peninsula
National Park. The surrounding region of Anatolia is crammed with
interesting historical and archaeological sites and dozens of
excursions are available for visitors to explore these,
particularly the ruins of ancient Ephesus.
- Laze on the beach and enjoy the glorious sunshine! It's magnificent! I cant wait to go back to Kusadasi. : Gloria...See More Tips | Add Tip
Negatives Kusadasi's beaches become extremely crowded during the height of
the summer season. Touts and PRs outside restaurants and bars can
be annoying.
Nearby Attractions
Ephesus
Ephesus is the biggest and best-preserved ancient city in the
country and is one of the world's spectacular historical sites. The
city was established with a harbour on the mouth of the Cayster
River, and in the 2nd century BC it became the...
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