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Kuşadası is one of the most famous and attractive resort towns in Turkey. It is situated in the west part of the country on the Aegean coast and it is a very important city in the vilayet of Ayden. In translation the name Kuşadası means “Bird Island” and it comes from 'kuş' (bird) and 'ada' (island). The city is called like this because right next to it in the sea there is a stone island whose form resembles a bird’s head. The history of the whole region dates back to 3000 B.C. and it has gone through different historical and cultural periods. These lands testify the presence of Roman warriors, Venetian traders and Ottoman conquerors to Jesus Christ and Mother Mary in the dawn of Christianity.

Kuşadası offers incredible variety of amusements and conditions for relaxation. There are crystal clear waters and incredible sea, beautiful long beaches, exotic tropical vegetation and last, but not least relaxing mild Mediterranean climate. The city has got typical Mediterranean climate with a very hot summer and mild winter. Furthermore, there are around 300 sunny days during the year and this makes the tourist season very long. What`s more, the average temperature of the sea water is between 20оС и 26оС. Windsurfing, water-skis, yachting and beach volleyball are just a small part of everything that active life lovers could enjoy. Also Kuşadası offers incredible comfort because of its luxurious hotels and diverse places to go out – restaurants with typical oriental meals, bars, night clubs etc.

On the other hand, near the city are based a number of historical and cultural landmarks. In the vicinity of Kuşadası are situated the legendary antique cities Ephesus, Milet, Kolofon and Prien. In Ephesus is the temple of Artemis, who is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Also there is one the most eminent and astonishing buildings of the Old world – the Library of Celzius. Each of these ancient cities have rich history and all of them are an object of strong interest not only by tourists, but also by historians from all over the world. Near Kuşadası is also the grave of Mother Mary where each visitor receives the title “half-Hadji”. Furthermore, the unique natural phenomenon with its calcium terraces Pamukkale is also situated close to Kuşadası. Last, but not least the resort town is based around 90km from Turkey’s third largest city – Izmir, where you can also enjoy the oriental culture.

Because of the Mediterranean climate the tourist season in Kuşadası is very long. Despite of this, the most preferable season for visiting and holiday is the summer. If you like to go sightseeing, then it is appropriate to choose spring or autumn when temperatures are not that high. Also traveling to Kuşadası is recommended to be done with an airplane. It is very important to note that you need to make a reservation in a hotel as soon as possible because the resort is extremely popular and it is being visited by a lot of tourists.
Sundown over the Aegean Sea, the atmosphere of the oriental nights, the Mediterranean breeze and also the active life are things that attract every year thousands of tourists. Each of them had been charmed by the incredible atmosphere in Kuşadası. This is why so many people want to feel the magical mixture between ancient and new and Kuşadası is the perfect place for it!