Kusadasi harbour is one aspect of the town that has remained true to its roots as a small village despite the growing popularity of the town as a cruise-ship destination. A lot of people miss out on this part of the town because it is distanced from the main center.
Some prefer the private marina where luxury boats dock in and restaurants charge a fortune for fine dining. Alternatively, the place for locals to hang out is the new harbour section, where brand name shops and modern coffee cafes, sit beside the promenade where some of the world’s largest cruise ships dock in.
However all it takes is a short ten minute walk and you will find yourself at the old harbour section which is great for people watching.
Boats will be untying their anchors and taking tourists out to the high seas for the day. Fisherman will be dotted along the pathways trying to catch a bigger fish than the man next to them.
Photographers will appear with their long lens posh cameras, eager to capture that one picture that makes everyone go wow. Locals will be heading to Bird Island to relax, have a picnic and take in the views.
Kusadasi Harbour
Bird Island is at the end of the harbour and it is where I took this picture from. On the island is an old castle that has been kept in good nick and wonderful pretty gardens that you can take a slow romantic stroll through. If you didn’t know, most places in Turkey have a literal translation and on this occasion Kusadasi translates into Bird Island.
Note : This article is a photo post and Kusadasi harbour is only a small section of the town. There is lots more to see and do and you can read the full article here.
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Jane says
atBird Island is so great! It was fantastic to be there. I can reccommend it to anyone
Natalie says
at@turkeysforlife. It is good for a day trip however I would not want to live there.
@Elaine. I never saw in 1987 however I can imagine what you mean if it is anything like the rate Altinkum developed at.
@Ayak. I know what you mean, but they are catering to demand. We stuck to the harbour area and the sea front, where I could take my husband shopping in expensive shops in the marina. LOL
Ayak says
atTo be honest the harbour is really the only part of Kusadasi that I like. It has become too commercialised and bit like Blackpool with sun. I guess the fault lies with the demand for English breakfast, fish and chips, and boozy bars which seem to attract the very worst of holidaymakers. I wish the Turks wouldn’t give in to what they think tourists want from a seaside resort.
Elaine says
atKu?adas? was the first place I ever visited in Turkey (1987).I went back a few years later and just could’t believe it was the same place.
turkey's for life says
atNever been to Kusadasi – it doesn’t look like the sort of place we’d like but the harbour looks quite nice. Maybe we’re missing out…
Julia