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What it's like

Kuşadası is a beach resort in the Central Aegean region of Turkey, 95 km south of Izmir. Its beaches are long and sandy, and they are free to reach, though hotels guard their own stretches. Ladies Beach is close to town. Its Turkish name, Kadınlar Denizi, means Women's Sea, from Ottoman times when only women could swim there.

A visit here is mostly about sand and sea. Ladies Beach is busy and sociable, with recliners and parasols you can rent for the afternoon. Long Beach is one of the longest beaches in Europe, and its beach bar and several access points make it easy to walk a stretch and sit down. Dolmuş minibuses and taxis get you there.

Good to know

Watch your belongings. The beaches are heavily commercial and pickpockets operate, and hotels guard their own stretches.
Local residents visit Ladies Beach especially on Sundays, so expect it busy then. May, June and September are more relaxed.
Dolmuş minibuses run the coast strip. Flag one down heading your way, or take a taxi, and check the number plate starts with 09 T.
US dollars and euros are accepted for spending.

A place to visit:

Beach resort town

Kuşadası

Kusadasi, Turkey

Kuşadası is a beach resort town with sand close to the center. Ladies Beach sits close to town, and Long Beach runs south along the coast as a sandy strip with a beach bar.

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Highlights and island tours

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food_tours

wine

scuba_diving

caves_cenotes

shopping

Rainforest and jungle

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ATV and jeep tours

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Local culture and markets

local_culture

Beach clubs

beach_clubs

Hiking

hiking

Snorkeling

snorkeling

Stingrays, turtles and dolphins

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Wildlife and birding

land_wildlife

Beaches

beaches

Museums

museums

Sightseeing and scenic rides

scenic_views

Old town and historic sights

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How to get there

Long Beach runs about 10 km south to Güzelçamlı, so it is reached by dolmuş or taxi along the coast strip.

Time needed

Most of an afternoon.

What it costs

Ladies Beach recliners and parasols are paid rentals for the afternoon.

Suits

Families, sunbathers and quick beach stops

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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

Tour

Kusadasi

Guided Ephesus and Wine Tasting at Sirince Village

5 hours

Small group

5.0

(

)

$61.99

a person

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Tour

Kusadasi

Guided Ephesus, Selcuk City Stroll, and Street Food

6 hours

Small group

5.0

(

)

$86.99

a person

ancient_sites

food_tours

Tour

Kusadasi

Ancient Ephesus, Terrace Houses, and House of Virgin Mary with Lunch

7 hours

Small group

5.0

(

)

$78.99

a person

192

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Kusadasi

All of

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Nature reserve

Dilek Peninsula National Park

Kusadasi

Dilek Peninsula National Park is a wild stretch of mountains, forest and coast a short drive from Kuşadası. Visitors hike its trails, swim in its bays and explore canyons and the Zeus Cave.

Tours here from

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Village

Şirince

Kusadasi

Şirince is a hillside village inland from Kuşadası, known for its handcraft streets, olive oil sellers and a restored Orthodox church. It is a common half-day add-on to a visit to Ephesus.

Tours here from

$61.99

a person

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Bronze Age city

Ephesus Ancient City

Kusadasi

Most people come for the ruins and the long walk through them.

Tours here from

$86.99

a person

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Island, by walk

Pigeon Island

Kusadasi

Pigeon Island, known locally as Güvercinada, is a small island joined to the mainland by a pier and crowned by a 16th-century castle.

Tours here from

a person

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