Kusadasi means "Bird Island" and the town takes its name from the little island (whose name in Turkish means "Pigeon" or "Dove Island") that is in the harbor and is now connected by a causeway to the shore.

Accommodations are what Kusadasi really stars in and there are numerous hotels, motels, and holiday villages located in and around the town that cater to every taste and pocket. Thanks to the marina and good harbor, Kusadasi is a favorite calling place for yachts and tour vessels with the result that there are many good shopping opportunities to be found.

DISTANCES - Kusadasi to ??

Izmir (airport) 90km........ Istanbul 670km........ Marmaris 225km........
Ephesus 18km........ Pamukkale 220km........ Bodrum 155km........
Selcuk 20km........ Soke 20km........ Heraklia 69km........
Virgin Mary 28km........ Priene 35km........ Afrodisias 170km........
Aydin 90km........ Miletos 56km........ Sardes 169km........
National Park 30km........ Didyma 75km........ Fethiye 320km........
Claros 40km........ Pergamum 190km........ Sirince 26km........

TEMPERATURES

Avarage Midday Temperatures in C
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
9 10 11 16 20 28 28 27 23 18 15 10

Avarage Seawater Temperatures in C

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
11 11 12 15 20 24 26 26 24 21 17 13


WATER

It is safe to drink tap water in Kusadasi , but it has an unpleasant taste. In hotels and restaurants it’s best to order bottled spring water , which is abundant and cheap.

ELECTRIC

Kusadasi ’s main electricity is 220 volt , 50 (HZ) alternating current , the same as in most Europe plugs and sockets are the same as in the continental country of the European union British and American visitor need plug adapters for electrical appliance.

LANGUAGE

Turkey’s national language is Turkish . In Turkey especially in Kusadasi most people can speak fluent English and also some can speak some other foreign languages such as German , French , Italian and other languages.

MONEY - Also see Currency and Custom Regulations..

The national currency is the Turkish Lira (TL) . The lira comes in coins of 50.000, 100.000 and 250.000 TL
Bank notes comes in the following denominations 250.000, 500.000,1.000.000, 5.000.000,10.000.000,20.000.000 TL
Foreign currencies and travellers cheque can be changed all over Kusadasi ,in banks hotels and moneychangers. Banks provide standards service nation-wide Monday through Friday except public holidays between 8:30am and17:00pm some banks and money changers remain open until midnight.
Major international credit cards ,such as American express Diners ,Carte Blanche , Master card and Visa are accepted by major banks restaurants hotels and shops.

SHOPPING

In Kusadasi ,your have the perfect mix of Eastern mysticism and modern western technology that is one of the reason why Kusadasi is a shopper paradise and why shopping remains on of the top tourists attraction
Kusadasi is one of those remarkable place where shopping is a not just a journey around shops its more like a journey for your personal again.
You will enjoy the fun of bargaining whit smiling salesman speaking many languages negotiating for their goods no matters facilities your will fell at home here .Shopping is high on most Kusadasi itineraries and deservedly so competitive prices open bazaars an top class facilities all help make your spending spree a memorable experience.
One of the delights of shopping in Kusadasi is that most shops are open seven days a week There are not set hours of business but generally shops in Kusadasi remain open from 09:00 am to 12:00 PM Every Tuesday and Friday large open markets sell locally grown fruit , vegetables , household items Turkish embroideries and textile.
Most currencies and travellers cheques can be exchange at banks moneychangers , hotels and major retail outlets credit carts are widely accepted in most city shops.
Check the shops in Kusadasi..