Kusadasi started out as small fishing village and has transformed into a popular, lively resort, with its cosmopolitan visitors and classy marina, frequented by cruise liners on a stop-over during their travels around the globe. It has its own sandy beach, but not far away is the famous golden sands of 'Ladies Beach'. In the evenings the quaint, authentic old quarter bustles with shops and bazaars, along with easy-going bars and restaurants along the waterfront promenade, but if you want something a bit more lively look no further than 'Bar Street'... Kusadasi is also ideally located close to one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world, 'Ephesus', as well the "Cotton Castle " terraces of Pamukkale.