By a local who lives here

Experience Kuşadası – like a local.

Restaurants, beaches, hotels and day trips – honestly chosen and tested in person. In German, English and Turkish.

[Photo: Kuşadası harbour with Güvercinada at sunset]
Today’s pick
Breakfast with a sea view
[Café name] · Kadınlar Denizi
Tested by us
Today ·

What’s on in Kuşadası today?

Weather, sea and our tips for today – updated every morning.

Air [°C] [sunny / cloudy]
Water [°C] [Good for swimming?]
Wind [Bft] [from direction]
Sunset [Time] Best spot: [Place]
Top 10 · independently chosen

The best restaurants

This list is not for sale. We have visited every place ourselves – paid partners only ever appear in the Deals section.

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  1. [Photo: seafood platter at the harbour]
    Seafood & meze · ₺₺₺ · Harbour

    [Restaurant name]

    What we order: [dish]. Best time: [time of day]. Tip: [insider hint].

    Tested by us Sea view
  2. [Photo: Turkish breakfast]
    Kahvaltı · ₺₺ · Kadınlar Denizi

    [Restaurant name]

    What we order: [dish]. Best time: [time of day]. Tip: [insider hint].

    Tested by us With kids
  3. [Photo: home cooking in the old town]
    Ev yemekleri · ₺ · Kaleiçi

    [Restaurant name]

    What we order: [dish]. Best time: [time of day]. Tip: [insider hint].

    Tested by us Where locals eat
Beach check

Which beach suits you?

[Photo: Ladies Beach]

Ladies Beach

Kadınlar Denizi – the best-known town beach.

Lounger
[Price]
Kids
[Yes/No]
Parking
[Info]
[Photo: Long Beach]

Long Beach

Uzun Plaj – plenty of space outside the centre.

Lounger
[Price]
Kids
[Yes/No]
Parking
[Info]
[Photo: cove in Dilek National Park]

Dilek National Park

Natural coves for a full beach day.

Entry
[Price]
Kids
[Yes/No]
Parking
[Info]
For cruise passengers

8 hours in Kuşadası

Perfectly timed from the port – with a buffer so you are safely back on your ship.

Open the route
  1. [Time] Arrival at the port Meeting point for your tour or taxi
  2. [Time] Ancient Ephesus Guided tour or on your own
  3. [Time] Lunch [Restaurant tip]
  4. [Time] Old town & bazaar Explore Kaleiçi on foot
  5. [Time] Back on board With a buffer before departure
Partner deals Ad

Save with your local code

Show the code in the shop, let them scan it, done. Partner offers are always labelled as such.

Partner · Restaurant
[10 %] off the bill
[Partner name] · Harbour
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Partner · Boat tour
[Free drink] on board
[Partner name] · Harbour pier
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Partner · Car rental
[1 extra day] from 7 days
[Partner name] · Centre
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Price check

What costs what?

So you know what’s fair. As of: [month/year].

WhatFair priceLocal tip
Sun lounger with umbrella [₺ …] [Tip]
Dolmuş ride [₺ …] [Tip]
Taxi port → Ladies Beach [₺ …] [Tip]
Boat tour, full day [₺ …] [Tip]
Çay in a tea garden [₺ …] [Tip]