question:
What tourist attractions are in resort Kusadasi?

The resort Kusadasi

Kusadasi

The city stands on a bay in the Aegean with the peninsula of Guvercin Ada sticking out into the sea at one end, and the mountain of Kaz Dağı behind.

It is 95 km (59 mi) south of İzmir, the region's largest metropolitan center. It is 71 km (44 mi) from the provincial seat of Aydın situated inland.

The Yavansu Fault Line passes 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) southeast of the city of Kuşadası.

Places of interest:

- The city walls - There were once three gates. One remains today.
- Kaleiçi Camii - the mosque built in 1618 for Grand Vizier Öküz Kara Mehmed Pasha.
- The Öküz Mehmet Pasha caravanserai is near the docks. It was built in 1618 as a strong-room for the goods of seamen.
- Guvercin Ada - the peninsula at the end of the bay, has a castle and swimming beaches, including a private beach and cafe with a view back across the bay to the harbour of Kuşadası. There are public beaches at the back of the peninsula, towards the open sea.
- Kirazli Village - traditional Turkish koy 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from Kuşadası.
- Yılancı Burnu - a second peninsula beyond Güvercin Ada. Possibly the location of the original settlement of Neopolis. Some walls are visible. There are beaches and beach clubs here.
- Pygale - 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) north. Once the refuge of Agamemnon. Not yet excavated.
- Several aqua-parks with wave-pools, white-water slides are located near the town.
- Ladies Beach - near town.
- Kadıkalesi - Venetian/Byzantine castle, 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) along the Kuşadası-Davutlar road.
- Panionium - 25 km (16 mi) south of Kuşadası, on the Davutlar-Güzelçamlı road. Once the central meeting place of the Ionian League. The ruins are in poor condition and their authenticity is disputed.
- Dilek Peninsula National Park. South of Kuşadası, begins at the town of Güzelçamlı. Bays and beaches, including the bay of Kalamaki.

 
26апр2011