Pigeon Island

Built to guard the port during the Byzantine era, Kuşadası Castle is located on Pigeon Island (Güvercin Adası) just offshore from the resort town of Kuşadası. Today it is the most prominent landmark along the waterfront and one of the few historical sites to visit in a town often associated with cruises and full sun and sand vacations package.

The castle mainly dates from Ottoman times, when its fortifications were expanded and restored as the port thrived as an essential link in the Mediterranean trade.

The island is accessed by a causeway from the coast. On the island, a boardwalk follows the path of the castle's walls, while inside has been transformed into a park with information boards dotted along the footpaths providing detailed descriptions of endemic flora and fauna in the Kuşadası area.

It's the best place for a sunset stroll, admiring the ramparts and coastal views.

Location: Gros Islet in the northern region of Saint Lucia