Kusadasi means "Bird Island" and the town takes its name from the little island (whose name in Turkish means "Pigeon Island " or "Dove Island") that is next to the harbour and now connected by a causeway to the shore.This lovely marine city is near Izmir.The cruise ships have established the harbour as a major port over the last 15 to 20 years, and as a result, the once sleepy fishing village has evolved into a first-class holiday resort with a full infrastructure of Hotels, restaurants and shops. To have the best prices for Kusadasi Hotels, check the Accommodation section. Many interesting sites south of Kusadasi can be explored from the town. Such as Ephesus (Efes),Virgin Marys House. Kusadasi is just 18 km away from Ephesus, also reachable to others like Priene, Miletos, Didyma a few hours away from the town. And the importance of this town, in a picturesque site overlooking the gulf of the same name stretching out towards the Aegean Coast. Due to its perfect location, number of overseas property sales has increased rapidly within last few years. There are many new property developments apartments and other property projects being built, what gave the property market a boost.