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GUVERCINADA [PIGEON ISLAND] : It is a small island located at the close shore of Kusadasi. It is connected to the shore with a mole. There is a Byzantium castle built up on sharp rocks. At the time of Ottoman Empire, it served as a forward check point against the attacks from the islands during Mora Rebellion. It is called as - Pirates Castle - by the inhabitants because of its service against the pirates. The tower which is at the top point of the island, was used for the accomodation of the guards and observing. There is also a cistern. As the castle was restorated, it became used for touristical service by arranging surroundings and opening resorts like tea house, discothegue and restaurants. The castle was now illuminated.... more info |  | | EPHESUS, the most renowned of the ancient towns founded in the Ionian region in Western Anatolia, is located on the south of İzmir's Selçuk County. It is considered as one of the most important centers not only in Western Anatolian civilization ............ more info | | SIRINCE VILLAGE, this pretty old Orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus and 30 km from Kusadasi, was once Cirkince ("ugly"). Indeed its habitants gave this name on purpose as they did not want to be bothered by by foreigners.........more info | | BOAT TOUR If you are into sun, sea and fun, daily boat tour is your soul. Take off from Kusadasi Marina at 09:30 am and you are of towards north west of Kusadasi Bay where boat stops At various small bays. Take a dive, enjoy sun.......more info | | WATER PARK Aqua Park in Kusadasi is Turkey's one of the biggest themed water park, comprising 100,000 sq m (119,600 sq yards) of slides, wave pools, waterfalls and rides, near Selcuk on Turkey’s Mediterranean (Aegean) coast. It is a mecca for water babies and thrill seekers.....more info | | | IZMIR third biggest city of Turkey, called Pearl of the Aegean, has been planned in such a way that the chaotic environment of metropolises has been avoided.Izmir is located at the beginning of a long narrow.......... more info | | PAMUKKALE, An unusual natural and historical site with the sparkling white castle -like cascades, Pamukkale is one of the most important highlights of Turkey, unique in the world. The site is named in Turkish as "Pamukkale"....... more info | | KALEICI MOSQUE : It is at the bazaar. It was built by Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmet Pasa [died 1619], in 1618. This is why it is also called - Okuz Mehmet Pasa Mosgue -. It was repaired in 1830. The last congregation place is made of wood. It has a one balcony minaret on the right side. The wings of the entrance gate is ornamented with geometrical lids and nacre shoves. A dome on a rim with 12 sides and 16 windows, covers the mosgue. |  | NATIONAL PARK : The heavily forested area which is on Dilek Peninsula, the extension of Samsun Mountains to the Aegean Sea, has been under protected as National Park in 1966. The National Park includes an area of 11000 hectares and it is on the borders of Kusadasi district and at the south of the centrum. Beside its interesting geological and geomorphological structure, it has a rare botanic guality for the Mediterranean. Because of this guality, it gained a scientific value from the researches made by the botanists. The national environment of the National Park has become a protection field also for the wild animals because there was not a road until recent years. There are endangered species in the area; the most typical example is the Anatolian Leopard. In the National Park, there are lots of reptiles, mammals and species of birds. Also at the shores of the field, almost all kinds of fish are unigue to the Mediterranean, have the chance of living and reproduction. The Mediterranean seal which is under protection, is one of the typical animals of the region. The beaches and picnic areas in the National Park area are very popular for the visitors between April and October. The park also provides tracking and climbing opportunities at the inner forest pathways for the nature lovers. Simple facilities like water, WC, dressing cabins, picnic area and tables and cookstoves have been developed in the Park, to make the daily excursions to Icmeler Bay, Aydinlik Bay and Kavakli Beach, easier. To prevent the damage of the natural structure, overnight accomodation resorts are not welcome. | 
| KUSADASI YACHT-MARINA : Kusadasi Marina, which is located at the south of Turkiye, on 37’ 52’ 20” north latitude and 27’ 15’ 46” east longitude position, is 90 kms. From International Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. It has a capacity for 629 yachts [175 of them on land]. Its message sign is - Kusadasi Marina - and 11th and 16th channels are always open for message. The minimum depth is 2.5 m., maximum 7 m. All authorities [Custom, Port Directorate] serve inside the marine. Approximately 2500, 3000 boats visit the marine every year. The marine is guarded for 24 hours by sailors and security officers. Every kind of mechanical services are possible with 60 ton mobile crane, 20 ton mechanical lift and 2 ton jeep crane. Daily weather reports can be obtained from the Marina office [both in Turkish and English]. Subseguent weather reports are possible from the Marine office just by applying one day before. |  | | CARAVANSERAIL OF OKUZ MEHMET PASA : It is close to Kusadasi marine. It is built by Grand vizier Okuz Mehmet Pasa in 1618. It was restored in 1966. It was an.....more info |  |
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