Our well-situated resort is your gateway to beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, and fantastic shopping. Soak up the sun at popular spots like Ladies Beach, which once allowed only women during the Ottoman Empire, but now draws the crowds with its crystal-clear water and many bars and restaurants. Drive the narrow causeway to Pigeon Island to check out the 13^th century Byzantine castle, tour Turkey’s turquoise coast on a boat cruise departing from Kusadasi Harbor, or scoop up deals at Novada Outlet Söke and Kusadasi Shopping Center AVM. If Greek ruins are your thing, plan a day trip to admire the impressive town planning in the well-preserved city of Priene, see the grand 25,000-seat Hellenistic theater in Miletus, and the remains of the massive Temple of Apollo at Didyma. You can also hike through the spectacular forests of Dilek National Park or soak in the mineral-rich thermal pools of Pamukkale, a former Roman spa resort.