Location: Kusadasi
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The beaches that stretch along Kudasi's Aegean coastline are as diverse in terrain as they are in ambiance. Ladies’ Beach, thusly named because it was once a for women only, is packed with nightclubs, souvenir vendors, restaurants and, of course, sunbathers and swimmers. Grass-lined Gold Beach is well-manicured and peaceful. Ride a horse from there to Long Beach, a playground of beach bars, pool tables and water sports.
Restaurants in Kusadasi
1. Dilek National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 705 reviews
Reviewed By 432JamesD - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
It’s late in the season and the beach has lost its appeal. You can hike in Dilek park too.
My tourist guide took me to the Canyon trail. 10 km of smooth, gradually ascending dirt path through the trees made it very pleasant. The cool mountain air, clear sky. And relative warmth made this oct 17th hike very pleasant.
The most incredible part is that we did no meet a single soul all the way up.
The road has several signs with the name of the tree beside it. Other signs talk about the flora and fauna of the region.
There are a few covered gazebos to allow you to get out of the elements or sit down and eat what you brought up.
The area was so peaceful, especially in the absence of anyone else.
It took just over a couple of hours to cover the 10 km up. If you are mobility challenged, walk only as far as you can and double back. There are sharp cliffs early in the trek which are picturesque.
Why did i not rate a 5?
The path down to the other side of the mountain into a quaint little village called Doganbey was strewn with rocks and almost disappeared at one point in the overgrowth. The map lists a 5 km distance from the peak. It is more like 7 or 8. This is a tough hicking path because you have to side step rocks all the time.
It took almost an hour and a half to cover the descent.
I would be tempted to come back on the same smooth path i came up.
Up one side and down the other is a 5 hour trek for fairly fit persons.
Shorter hiking paths are available as well.
2. Sevgi Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Cherrywood20 - York, United Kingdom
I have watched this beach develop from a little used beach to a now more developed but still spacious beach over the last few years. There is a small picturesque harbour with access to decent fishing spots. A small bridge lets you watch the teaming small fish below. A path runs all along which is wheelchair friendly and in the evenings street sellers offer muscles etc. There are restaurants and bars at about every 200 meters offering a variety of menus but not overcrowded even in high season.
A cycle path runs parallel to the path and cycle hire is available in the area. Segways can be hired by the hour.
The construction of 2 new hotels has encouraged the availability of sunbeds and umbrellas to hire but still plenty of room to bring your own.
Dolmus run frequently and there seams to be plenty of parking available.
There are good local shops and daily markets within a short walk. A forested camping/ picnic area is popular with locals and is situated past the harbour. This has good facilities but can get crowded on a weekend.
The beach has the usual showers and changing cubicles at intervals but can be left untidy and often smell strongly of urine!
Overall the area is well worth travelling the 18 kilometres outside of Kusadasi either to stay or to visit for the day.
Nearby Davutlar has thermal baths and hamam and the Millipark is just a short ride away.
3. Cave Zeus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By HFtravel - Singapore, Singapore
It is a small cave, as others have noted, but worthwhile seeing if you're in the area. The water was icy cool and it was lovely to have a splash after our visit to the neighbouring national park. It's a very short walk in, easy to do. Also no charges involved.
4. Adaland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By MissK-wolverhampton - Wolverhampton
Nothing special here. No comparison to Siam park in Tenerife or the one in Abu Dhabi but was still a good day out.
The kids pools are good with plenty of slides.
For the older ones again there is lots of choice. The sky and fly slides are definitely for the brave.
Food reasonably priced. No money allowed inside. You have to load cash onto a card. Any money left over they give you back in cash.
Lockers are tiny. Changing rooms ok.
Be sure to do some dancing in the water feature near the restaurants.
Wouldn't rush to come back unless the kids wanted to.
Lots of sun beds around.
Quite hilly
5. Uzun Plaj
Overall Ratings
4 based on 467 reviews
Reviewed By bebegim_10 - Montrose, United Kingdom
I went to meet a friend for a drink and found a few nice cafes but the stench of sewage was disgusting when the tide went out. I stayed at the Vista Hill Hotel a few years ago and although the hotel was lovely the smell of sewage spoiled this. I now stay at Ladies Beach.
6. Kusadasi Castle
7. Tortuga Water Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Pirate themed water park with 14 slides, wibit adventure pool, kids club, swimming pools, food court, a la carte restaurant and all day long activities. Perfect for families with kids to spend the day, have fun and refresh during summer days.
Reviewed By Boo210 - Bedford, United Kingdom
A great little Water Park, some good looking slides, but I couldn't go on them with my daughter as it was solo only. Would be good if a few you could take a little one on with you.
There is however a great splash pool and another great pool with pirate ships and slides etc. It did keep my daughter entertained for a good while!
Access to the park was included when staying at the SunConnect next door, so a great add on to the hotel pools and for something to do to break the day up :)
8. Ladies Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Joseph M
Ladies Beach is a must visit!!
The beach is very clean with loads of space to bathe.
You can order and pay for lots of different types of water sports including banana boat etc
We felt safe leaving our belongings behind when going to the water.
