Long Beach, also known as Long Beach, is a coastline stretching from Yavansu to the national park. While there are many beaches with different names along its length, Long Beach encompasses them all. It’s a 12-kilometer stretch of coastline. The beach and sea are entirely sandy. It’s a shallow sea that doesn’t get very deep, reaching a depth of 160 cm after 35-60 meters. It has a slight current, and waves increase, especially after 3 pm. Therefore, it’s generally preferred during daylight hours.
How to get to Long Beach in Kusadasi?
Access to this beach is via Kusadasi – Davutlar minibuses departing from Kuşadası. These minibuses, costing 7 TL for adults and 5 TL for students, cover the 18-kilometer route in 25 minutes, reaching Long Beach in the Davutlar Yavansu area. Entrance to the beach is free. Umbrellas and sun loungers are available for rent. The beach has showers, sinks, changing rooms, and buffet cabins. Around the beach, there are restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues of all sizes to suit every budget.
The beach is mostly used by summer residents and vacationers staying at hotels in the surrounding area. Holidaymakers enjoy night walks on this illuminated beach. Sometimes live music is played in the cafes around it at night. In this respect, it is a busy and lively coastline day and night. While the beach was mostly preferred by tourists until recent years, it has now attracted the attention of the local population as well. Around the beach, there are residential complexes and businesses with a history of almost 40 years. Some have even named small sections of the beach Paradise Beach, Silver Beach, Love Beach, etc.
The summer houses surrounding the beach extend all the way to the sea. These houses are generally two-story detached houses with small gardens. Many summer houses are for sale, and there are also summer houses available for rent for vacationers. These prices vary depending on proximity to the sea, the size of the garden, and whether or not there is a private pool. This beach has been awarded the Blue Flag after numerous analyses of its water quality. Summer residents in the area can easily meet their needs without having to go to the center of Kusadasi. The lively and fun atmosphere of this beach has led to the opening of many new businesses, allowing locals to enjoy the area more comfortably.
