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Kusadasi ,
Beaches ,
Pigeon Island ,
Sirince ,
National Park ,
Davutlar ,
Downtown ,
Guzelcamli
Pigeon Island, with
its gleaming image,
really deserves to be
symbol of Kusadasi. The
eye-catching view of the
island, uniting with the
panoramic colors of
sunset attract every
visitors. As the island
was much-frequented
place of birds during
the seasonal migrations,
it was named as Bird
Island.
In the times of Ottomans,
the name of the island was
given to the town and the
town was started to be
called as "Kusadasi" (Bird
Island). Since then, the
name of the island was
changed into "Pigeon
Island". The island was used
for military purposes during
the Ottoman Era and before,
as the location of the
island was strategic for
securing the shores or
preventing the attacks from
the sea. The Byzantine
castle standing on the
rocks, used against pirates,
is known as "Pirate Castle".
Pigeon Island, unlike its
name, is now connected to
the land by a mole. But, it
is even an ideal place
providing a wonderful
opportunity for relaxation.
Within the borders of the
impressive castle, you may
watch the charming yachts
sailing peacefully on the
glassy waters of Kusadasi or
sit in one of the
restaurants by the shore and
sample fresh sea-food or
other Aegean specialties
with the panoramic view of
Kusadasi and enjoy the
unforgettable times in
Kusadasi... |
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How to Go?... Pigeon
Island is in the city , close to harbor. So, walking
by the seaside may be enjoyable. As it is on the way to
"Ladies Beach", it can be reached by Ladies Beach
min
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