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find comfort in a full<br />

range of accommodation<br />

in all categories and<br />

of all sizes.<br />

Kuşadası’s setting also makes it a good base for those wanting<br />

<strong>to</strong> visit Ephesus which is only approximately 30 minutes’ drive<br />

away.<br />

It is also surrounded by some of <strong>Turkey</strong>’s most beautiful national<br />

park including the Kalamaki National Park, which lies on the<br />

Dilek Peninsula, approx. 30 kms <strong>to</strong> the south. Dense pine trees<br />

cover the mountains which plunge dramatically down <strong>to</strong> beaches<br />

and crystal-clear sea. Some of <strong>Turkey</strong>’s rarest wild animals can<br />

be found here including the Ana<strong>to</strong>lian cheetah and wild horses.<br />

Sundays are often busy with local visi<strong>to</strong>rs. Another stunning spot<br />

3Diningwithviews over thebay ofKuşadası<strong>to</strong>wards<br />

PigeonIslandfrom whichtheresort takesits name<br />

6TheLibrary ofCelsusatEphesus<br />

Çeşme<br />

Izmir<br />

NorthAegean<br />

in the vicinity is Lake Bafa which is approx. 80<br />

kms south east of Kuşadası.<br />

Ephesus<br />

Troy<br />

Ephesus<br />

Kuşadası<br />

Pergamum<br />

Ephesus is the most famous of <strong>Turkey</strong>’s ancient cities. It was the<br />

site of the Temple of Artemis, <strong>to</strong> whom the city was dedicated,<br />

which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient<br />

World. During Roman times it was the most<br />

didyouknow<br />

Thesmallpox vaccination was<br />

introduced<strong>to</strong>EnglandandEurope<br />

from<strong>Turkey</strong>byLadyMontaguin the<br />

early 19thcentury (afterTurkish<br />

physicians savedher son’slife).<br />

factfile where<strong>to</strong>stay<br />

relaxation<br />

his<strong>to</strong>ry&culture

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