The pearl of the Aegean coast of Turkey attracts with ancient monuments and good beaches. We are talking about a vacation in Kusadasi in 2021. What do tourists write about a Turkish resort? When to come on vacation, which hotel to choose and how much food costs.
Reviews of tourists about Kusadasi
Kusadasi is popular with connoisseurs of excursion and educational tourism. The picturesque town has preserved the caravanserai and the Yokuz Mehmed Pasha Mosque of the 17th century. In the reviews, vacationers note an interesting quarter of colorful houses, picturesque Pigeon Island and an old fortress. 20 km from the resort there is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the large archaeological complex of Ephesus.
Kusadasi is not a very popular place among Russian tourists. The Turkish resort is located far from major airports. All inclusive hotels are few and expensive.
Erica75: "Kusadasi left the best impressions, I advise all not lazy travelers to go there. You will not get bored here."
Best hotels in Kusadasi
Budget hotels in Kusadasi with the best tourist reviews:
- Sozer 3 * (50 m from the sea);
- Carina 3 * (250 m from the sea);
- Atlantique Holiday Club 3 * (100 m from the sea);
- Pigale Family Club 3 * (300 m from the sea);
- Asena 3 * (30 m from the sea).
Hotels 3 * and 5 * "all inclusive" in Kusadasi with the best reviews of tourists:
- Sealight Family Club 3 * (160 m from the sea);
- Sea Pearl 4 * (400 m from the sea);
- Club Cactus Paradise 4 * (50 m from the sea);
- Fantasia Hotel De Luxe 5 * (100 m from the sea);
- Palm Wings Beach Resort & Spa 5 * (50 m from the sea).
Ultra all inclusive hotels in Kusadasi with the best tourist reviews:
- Infinity by Yelken Kusadasi 4 * (100 m from the sea);
- Seven Seas Sealight Elite 5 * (50 m from the sea);
- Ladonia Hotels Adakule 5 * (100 m from the sea);
- Pine Bay Holiday Resort 5 * (100 m from the sea);
- Grand Belish 5 * (50 m from the sea).
Travelata - all tours in Kusadasi
The beaches of Kusadasi
The western coast of Turkey is ideal for a beach holiday. Most of the beaches in Kusadasi are sandy, but there are sections of the coast that are covered with small pebbles. The most popular among tourists is the public City Beach. It is close to the Old Town and has everything you need for a comfortable stay by the sea.
Diving enthusiasts love the small, private beach on Pigeon Island. There are few people there, and the sea is especially clean. According to reviews for 2020, the best beaches in Kusadasi are Ladies Beach, Yilandjiburnu, Green Beach, Kushtur, Tusan, Golden Beach, Silver Beach and 6 km Long Beach.
Elena Grach: "I liked that the city has no industrial facilities at all, so you only have to enjoy the clean sea. By the way, the Aegean Sea is much saltier than the Black Sea. The beaches are clean, crowded in places, but it's still nice to relax."
Ladies Beach panorama
Food prices
Exchange rate: 1 Turkish Lira (TRY) ≈ 10 RUB.
In tourist restaurants, the average check for one dinner is 65-75 TRY. To avoid overpaying, eat at local establishments. In Kusadasi, the further the cafe is from the seashore, the lower the prices. In budget cafes, dolma and shawarma cost 3-5 TRY, delicious Turkish pastries - 1-4 TRY, tea and coffee - 2-5 TRY. A hearty lunch or dinner will cost you 30-40 TRY.
Details about food prices in Turkey.
Mira: "The small local cafes with home cooking are definitely worth a visit. You can find them on every corner and near hotels. A two-course lunch for two costs from 15 USD to 25 USD. Of course, if you do not order alcoholic drinks and cocktails. A light snack with shawarma or pizza will cost 5 USD ".
Vacation with children
According to reviews, parents with children like holidays in Kusadasi. Sandy beaches have a gentle slope into the water. The resort has many hotels that are family-oriented. In Kusadasi, there is the Adaland Water Park and Dolphinarium, where dolphin and fur seal shows are held.
Walk along the Guzelcamli promenade and admire the resort developments from the observation deck above Setur Marina Shopping Center. Excursions to the homeland of Pythagoras - the island of Samos, Ephesus and the Dilek National Park are popular with older children.
Antonina Ch: "The beach is good, there is sand, the entrance to the sea is gradual, it is good for children. In October, the sea temperature was + 22 ... + 23 ° C, children 8 and 12 years old swam, adults too, but it was chilly for the kids. Water park on the territory the hotel is wonderful, the kids were delighted. "
When is the best time to go
In April and May, Kusadasi is very beautiful. Tourists come to see blooming oleanders and olive groves. The beach season in Turkey begins in May, but the Aegean Sea warms up to a comfortable temperature of + 22 ... + 23 ° C only at the end of June.
The main influx of tourists is in July and August. As with other Turkish resorts, it is hot in Kusadasi at the height of summer. However, there is never such a sweltering heat as in Antalya, Side or Kemer.
According to tourists' reviews, Kusadasi is wonderful in autumn. Beach vacation continues in September and October. The velvet season is good with sunny weather and warm sea.
Trojanda: "The weather from October 12 to 18 was wonderful, not higher than + 30 ° С, one day was cloudy. However, there was a bright blue sky only on the first day, on the other days there was always haze."
Conclusions: is it worth going to Kusadasi
The Turkish resort is good for a beach holiday in the summer of 2021. It is suitable for parents with children, elderly travelers and fans of sightseeing tourism. The seaside town is close to the popular thermal springs of Balchov, as well as the historical sights of Turkey - Ephesus and Melet.
Those who like to sit in bars and taste delicious Turkish cuisine come to the resort with pleasure. In 2020, tourists left a lot of positive reviews about the Casablanca Steakhouse on Adnan Menders Boulevard and Barlar sokak Bar Street.
The main disadvantage of Kusadasi for families with kids and aged tourists is its hilly terrain. Some streets are on slopes, so be prepared for ups and downs and stairs.
