Etymology
The name comes from 'kuş' (bird) and 'ada' (island) as the peninsula has the shape of a bird's head (as seen from the sea). During Byzantine times, it was known as Ephesus Neopolis; under the Genovese and Venetians, Scala Nova or Scala Nuova. Kuş-Adası was adopted in its place at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, citizens of Kuşadası often shorten the name to Ada.

4 comments:
Beautiful silhouettes against the pastel sky!
interesting, I've never thought of Turkey as being 'tropical'
looks like a lovely spot to enjoy some R&R
Good shot.
Sydney - City and Suburbs
Nice photo.
Regards and best wishes
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