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WELCOME
Kusadasi, or Birds’ Island,
is renown as a fisher- men’s village.
Originally it is a quiet garden where farmers harvested
thyme, sage, wild roses, figs, grapes and olives. It is
- and we hope it will stay long - an animated village.
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GENERAL
Kusadasi is one of Turkey's
most sophisticated holiday centers; a perfect place for
vacation with its sandy beaches and glassy water. The
contrast of the lively holiday life with the quietness
of ancient ruins create the special atmosphere of the
city.
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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.
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HOW TO GET
TO KUSADASI
Kusadasi is located on the
western Anatolia by the Aegean Coast 90 kilometers south
of Izmir. You can get to Kusadasi;
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By Air
There are regular charter flights
during the summer from major European capitals to Izmir
Adnan Menderes Airport, located only 75 kilometers from
Kusadasi. Turkish Airlines also has connecting flights
to Izmir from Istanbul and Ankara.
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By Road
Kusadasi is connected by road
to the E - 24/550 Izmir - Denizli highway by way of the
towns of Selçuk and Çamlik a railroad switchyard
station. Frequent bus services, operated by major transport
companies have offices in Kusadasi.
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By Sea
Turkish and Greek ferry boats
shuttle daily between Kusadasi and the nearby Greek island
of Samos. Greek ocean liners sail twice a week between
Ancona (Italy) and Kusadasi, once a week between Venice
and Izmir.
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In addition
to these, Kusadasi is a port of call of many foreign ocean
liners sailing the Aegean. Turkish Maritime lines (Deniz
Yollari) cruise ships stop at Kusadasi regularly while
on Istanbul - Mersin sailing route. With its 700 - Bert
marina, Kusadasi is a major port of foreign yachtsmen.
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By Rail
Turkey has an extensive railroad
networks. The nearest railroad station to Kusadasi is
the town of Selçuk, on the Izmir - Aydin railroad,
which is linked to the national railways system. Foreign
train buffs can hire steam engine trains from Izmir for
special tours of the region.
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POPULATION
In 1995 Kusadasi had a population
of 50.000. Almost 99% of the populations are Turks. The
Turkish language belongs to the Ural - Altaic group and
has an affinity with the Finn Hungarian languages. Turkish
is written in the Latin alphabet. Most Turkish people
speak English, German or some other foreign language,
in shops, restaurants and hotels.
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PHARMACY
Domestic and foreign medicaments
are sold in pharmacy (Eczane in Turkish); there also have
a large range of non-prescription medicines. Personnel
are often able to speak English. Some pharmacies are on-
duty at nights.
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POST, TELEGRAPH,
TELEPHONE
Turkish post offices are easily
recognizable by their yellow "PTT" sign. In
Kusadasi Post office (PTT) is open 24 hours, having automatic
telephone connections, parcels, registered mail, special
delivery mail, post restate, air mail telegrams, fax and
telex messages may be sent from post offices. Operator
assisted calls may also be ordered here. Postage stamps,
envelopes, postcards, telecards and pay phone token (Small
token for local calls) are available.
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Direct
calls from and within Kusadasi can be made from all telephone
booths, all post offices and private telephones.
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To make a long
distance local call, dial zero first, the area code second
and the phone number third. When making an international
call, dial zero first, dial zero again after the odd dial
tone, and follow by the country and area codes and then
your number. For automatic calls.
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Long-distance calls
0 (Area code)
(Tel. number (7 digits)
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International calls
0 0 (Country
code) (Area code) (Tel. number (7 digits)
To telephone
overseas by operator (non-automatic)
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ELECTRICITY
- WATER - TIME
Main electricity is 220 volt
in Kusadasi and 50 (Hz) AC, the same as in most of Europe.
Plugs and sockets are the same as in the Continental countries
of the European Union. British and American visitors need
plug adapters for electrical appliances.
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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.
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Turkey is
seven hours a head of Eastern Standard Time and two hours
ahead of Greenwich Meantime.
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