Photo: ahenobarbus (CC BY 2.0) · Source Dilek Peninsula–Büyük Menderes Delta National Park
A national park within the boundaries of Kuşadası. It is the only place in the world where domestic pigs are found.
View on map7 places to visit in the Kuşadası district of Aydın: Dilek Peninsula–Büyük Menderes Delta National Park, Güvercinada Castle and Caravanserai (Öküz Mehmet Paşa Caravanserai). Plan your trip to Kuşadası with local food, practical tips and transport information.
General Information
Kuşadası is a district of Aydın province in Türkiye. The district’s altitude is 7 metres. Kuşadası is one of Türkiye’s first tourism centres.
History
In antiquity it was known as Neopolis, one of the main ports of Anatolia opening onto the Mediterranean. It was incorporated into the Seljuk State in 1086 by I. Süleyman Şah. In 1413 it was incorporated into Ottoman rule by I. Mehmed. It was occupied by Italy and then Greece between 1919-1921, and was liberated on 7 September 1922. In 1957 it was separated from İzmir province and attached to Aydın province.
Tourism and Economy
Tourism dates back to the 1960s, and the first cruise ship tourism started here. In summer, the number of domestic and foreign visitors, together with a local population of around 110,000, sometimes reaches 2 million. Kuşadası Port is Türkiye’s 3rd largest port. In 2016 a large passenger aircraft was sunk in Kuşadası Gulf, which has made an important contribution to diving tourism.
History and Culture
Kuşadası was separated from İzmir province in 1957 and attached to Aydın province. Kuşadası received the status of kaza in 1867. Turkish rule in the area began with the Seljuk State in 1086. Kuşadası was incorporated into Ottoman rule in 1413. Kuşadası was liberated from occupation on 7 September 1922. In the Middle Ages, Kuşadası was a harbour used by pirates.
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