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Kusadasi meaning “Bird island” is situated in the Aegean region of Turkey, it is a harbour town, with a marina which has a capacity for up to 600 boats. It is surrounded by beautiful turquoise sea-water and sandy beaches. Close by stands the stunning ancient city of Ephesus, a city which dates back to 2000 years B.C. which hundreds of thousands of tourists visit every year, and has a large theatre in which concerts often take place and can hold up to 24000 people.There are countless restaurants and hotels in which you can relax or enjoy a meal, food from all around the world is served and of course the “Turkish Cuisine”!It has a buzzing nightlife with bars, cafes and night clubs open until the early hours of the morning whether it’s a relaxing drink or the pumping music of Bar Street, you’ll find what you are looking for…Kusadasi is a shoppers’ paradise, you can find almost anything you are looking for, for the right price, just be prepared for some good-natured haggling and you will not leave empty-handed, from leather, silver, gold, shoes and bags….the list goes on.
There are several markets during the week.Tuesdays - Aydin open market (65 km from Kusadasi)- Selcuk (20 km from Kusadasi)Wednesdays - Kusadasi textile market- Soke open market (20 km from Kusadasi)Fridays - Kusadasi green marketSaturdays - Selcuk open marketSundays - Davutlar open market (16 km from Kusadasi)
Many cruise ships dock for several days at a time at the dock and hundreds of passengers head into the town to explore.One of the first things they see when they come of is the Caravanserail, built in 1618 by an Ottoman statesman to attract international trade through the port. Nowadays it is a luxury hotel furnished to meet everyday modern needs whilst keeping all its characteristics
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About Kusadasi 
