The population of Kusadasi and its environs is approximately 65 000 people. In summer the small and quiet tourist town, however, is much greater not only because of the hundreds of thousands of arriving tourists, but also because of the dripping stream of people seeking employment in the tourism industry. Overall, the population of Kusadasi has always been uniform. It turns out that in recent years there is increasing number of foreigners who live here permanently. The tendency to buy properties in the Mediterranean did not pass up Turkey. Here the prices are still not so high and the warm climate and charming nature are very attractive. In Kusadasi as it is in other parts of the Mediterranean there is a major interest of the inhabitants of the Nordic countries, Britain, Germany and Russia.

Nature in the surrounding area of Kusadasi is typical subtropical. Here grow mainly Mediterranean species – citrus trees, olives, pine species and different types of palms. In places the vegetation is less dense and has open grass spaces, where thrive mainly shrubs. The coastline around the city is indented. There are many small coves and peninulas. The landscape around Kusadasi is quite picturesque. On small territory one can find plains and mountains, sandy beaches and rocky shores. Near the resort is located the mountainous Dilek Peninsula. Much of its territory is covered with forest, and in some places there are small quiet pebble beaches, where visitors can find solitude. Because of its beauty the majority of the peninsula was declared a national park.

Kusadasi is located on the west coast of Turkey. It is situated in the central part of a vast bay of 37° north latitude and 27° east longitude. This is one of the mostpopular Turkish resorts and most popular vacation spot of the Turkish Aegean coast. It is located less than an hour drive south of Izmir and its International Airport. About 18 km from Kusadasi lays the Greek island of Samos. It can be seen very well, especially in fine weather.

Kusadasi is a beloved tourist destination for people from all over Europe, but mostly from the northern parts of the continent. Warmer climate, numerous attractions, beautiful beaches and incomparable sense of Orient can make this small Aegean town a real paradise for tourists. Some foreigners are so impressed by the exotic local area, so they can decide to take advantage of the attractive offers of the local property market and to remain here throughout the year.