Kuşadası
- Coordinates
- 37.86324, 27.26687
Kuşadası is a municipality and district of Aydın Province in Turkey. It is located on the Aegean coast, approximately 95 kilometers south of İzmir and 60 kilometers west of Aydın. The area of Kuşadası is 265 square kilometers, and its population is 130,835 as of 2022.
The town has a long history, with its name derived from the Turkish words "kuş" meaning bird and "ada" meaning island, due to the bird-like shape of Güvercin Island. Historically, Kuşadası was known as Ephesus Neopolis during the Byzantine era and later as Scala Nova or Scala Nuova under the Genoese and Venetians.
Kuşadası is a large resort town, with tourism being its primary industry. The municipality is led by Mayor Ömer Günel, and the town has a rich history and culture. The area is also home to the Dilek Peninsula-Büyük Menderes Delta National Park, which offers beautiful forest areas and shorelines. With its stunning coastline and historical significance, Kuşadası is a popular destination for tourists and travelers.
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- Description
- Kuşadası caters to tourists arriving by land, or from the port for cruise ship passengers heading to Ephesus. In a controversial deal in 2003, the previously public-owned port was leased to a private company and renovated to attract luxury cruise liners.
- Location Text
- Feneri, Aydın Province