Bird Island - a symbol of the Turkish resort of Kusadasi. This is a great place for a relaxing and contemplation of beautiful nature. Here you can see the ruins of the Genoese fortress, visit the museum, relax in one of the local restaurants and enjoy the view of snow-white yachts gliding on the waves of the bay city.

The name of the island was due to the large number of birds that come here during their seasonal migrations. They completely cover the island down, arranging here roars tumultuous rookeries. In the center of the island still has a large dovecote. In the Ottoman period the name was transferred to the city of Kusadasi, and the island got a new name - Gyuverdzhin, which means Dove.

Bird Island has always played a very important strategic role in the life of the city. He guarded the shores of the city and prevented the enemy attack from the sea. For centuries, the island was located seaport, which now takes even larger ships.

The majestic and powerful fortress, located on the island for many years to protect this area from pirates, its loopholes threatening one of its kind brought in awe foreigners .  This Genoese fortress built with the Venetians in the 16th century .  The thick walls and huge towers of the castle allowed him for many centuries a reliable protective structures for the city and nearby fishing villages .  But once the fortress fell into the hands of pirates .  They occupied the island at his residence here, and stored the stolen valuables .  Slave and slaves, weapons, goods - it was all safely hidden behind the ramparts .  For a long time the great and terrible pirate Khair ad Din robbed and stoked local ships, sailors being captured and sold as slaves on slave markets Istanbul .  It was the storm of the seas and the city government for a long time he could not resist .  Then the castle was called "Pirate Castle" .  Later, when the authorities were able to establish order in the region, has again become a fortress to defend the city .  From its highest towers were observing the surroundings, in time to take measures to protect the population .

Over time, the situation in the region has become calmer and the need for a protective fortress disappeared. She gradually began to crumble. However, its interesting history and beautiful surroundings have become of interest to tourists. Thanks to this castle is now restored, and the central part of it became a museum. The fortress also housed a cozy cafe, a nice restaurant where you can enjoy fresh seafood and a disco. A building surrounds a beautiful flower greenhouse. Anyone can make a fascinating guided tour in Gyuverdzhin and relax under the arches of the beautiful castle. Here you can enjoy not only the sea breeze, and inhale the scent of the glorious and romantic past of the island, which is particularly attractive in light of the evening spotlights.

Pigeon Island is connected to the city center of Kusadasi long dam and causeway, and away from the coast at 350 meters. Island Beach is an ideal place for diving enthusiasts who want to fully enjoy the deep clear waters of the Aegean Sea. Visibility in the water at Pigeon Island is at least 15 meters, so the dive you can see barracudas, octopus, lobsters moustached, parrot fish and sea stars. A local multi-colored coral gardens, which have not been touched by any tsunami, or people are a delight even the most experienced divers.