Kusadasi, one of Turkey's principle holiday resorts, offers an
excellent environment for an unforgettable holiday. Situated on the west
coast of Turkey- 90km south of Izmir, Kusadasi, is reputed for one of
the most attractive city of the Aegean, as it is close to the important
historical sites including Ephesus, Didyma, Priene, Miletos-the
principals of ancient times, and ideal for sightseers.
Kusadasi has a typical Mediterranean climate with
hot summers and mild winters, providing a long tourism season.The city
is bathed in sunshine for 300 days of the year. The average air&water
temperatures for Kusadasi are Numerous powdery sandy
beaches with warm&clear waters, providing a peaceful atmosphere, allow a
great variety of water and beach facilities. Windsurfing, water skiing,
sailing and beach volley are only a few choice for the lovers of active
life. After sunbathing restfully during the day, the city awaits the
superb sunset. As the sun sets, the attractive cafes and restaurants
through the palm-lined boulevard, get busier. It is a great delight to
watch the comings and goings of the yachts and ships with accompanience
of the panoramic view of the sunset, on a pre-drink before the dinner.
The restaurants, serving a variety of fresh seafood &fish and Aegean
specialties, offer a delicious meal in Kusadasi. Dancing and
entertaining at a lively bar or a disco until dawn, may end an ideal day
in Kusadasi.
According to the latest datum in 1995, the number of inhabitants in Kusadasi is
about 50000. The population, consisting 99% Turks, increases rapidly with the
beginning of the tourism season. The city has shown a rapid development an
incredible growth since from the 1970's, with the introducing of tourism.
The Kusadasi Setur Marina is one of the largest and best equipped marinas in
Turkey with the capacity of 629 yachts both a float and on shore, visited
between 2500-3000 boats each year. The marina is on the latitude of 37
52' 20''N and on the longitude of 27 15' 46''E.
Custom, repair service, security are some of the 24 hour services in the marina. Apart from the great historical beauties around Kusadasi, the city is also
preserves excellent examples of Ottoman and Turkish mosques, located in the
centrum.
"The Fortress Mosque", built by the vizier Okuz Mehmet
Pasa in the 17th century, is the most impressing and monumental mosque in
Kusadasi. Constructed in the area of 1800m2, the mosque has 550 person capacity.
The main part of mosque is square-planned and covered by a large leaden dome-
with the supports of 12 arches. Inner part of the dome is ornamented by
geometrical designs and plant motives. The entrance door examplifies the best of
wood- working of Ottoman, decorated with mother of pearl. Between the 16
stained-glass windows, are the oil paintings decorated with Ion styled columns.
"The Hanim Mosque" was constructed in1658 in the name of Haji Hatice
Hatun, but was destroyed in 1922. The mosque was rebuilt by the inhabitants of
Kusadasi between the years of 1951-57. The foundation walls of the minaret
belong to the original construction. The simply decorated mosque is surrounded
by a leaden dome. "Haji Ibrahim Mosque" exemplifies a different
17 century style of Ottoman architecture. The wooden ceiling of rectangular
planned mosque is covered by roof tiles. "The Turkmen Mosque"
and "The Camiatik Mosque" are the other sights located inside
the centre of Kusadasi, in different districts.
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