What does Kusadasi mean in Turkish?
What does Kusadasi mean in Turkish? Kusadasi, meaning “Bird's Island”, is a world-famous resort and one of the most popular cruise ship ports in all of Turkey. It is neither an island nor are there birds as there used to be but, every summer, thousands of tourists migrate here in their stead.
Why is Kusadasi famous?
Ephesus is the single major reason why the city of Kusadasi is a famous tourist destination. The ruins of the second largest Roman City of Ephesus are located just outside Kusadasi, they are amongst the best preserved ancient Greco-Roman remains found in the world.
Which is better Izmir or Kusadasi?
Both are working towns, but kusadasi is more of a working/tourists town than Izmir. So probably a better choice for your holiday.