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Stunning views at this yoga centre

situated in a tiny village

on the Turquoise Coast

Here at the start of the Lycian Way - the famous coastal walk through unspoilt countryside - is this family run yoga hotel with its fabulous yoga deck and wonderful food. Everything you need for a relaxing week.

This small, family run hotel situated in a small, peaceful village overlooking the Mediterranean sea.

There is a spacious swimming pool with numerous wooden loungers and umbrellas as well as a poolside bar for drinks and snacks during the day.

With its stunning views and the long relaxing walk down to the sea (lifts often available), this hotel provides an affordable, tranquil haven in which to rest, relax and enjoy the many benefits that this beautiful corner of Turkey has to offer.

The hotel is set in organic gardens with well established lemon, olive, apricot and peach trees which provide delicious fruit during the spring and summer months. Roses, geraniums, jasmine and lavender provide wonderful scents on balmy evenings and our grapevine covered terrace provides a relaxing shady space to enjoy a glass of wine or dinner.

Many vegetables such as aubergines, tomatoes, pumpkins and green peppers are also planted in their organic gardens providing fresh seasonal produce for the kitchen.

Activities

Swimming: walk down the hill to the nearby village cove with its small shingle beach, here you can have a refreshing swim in the sea. Should you decide to explore further along the coast then you will find huge rocks jutting into the sea ideal places for sunbathing.

Sandy beaches are reached by buses which run regularly along this remote coastal road taking you to the more touristy areas. Widely known as the Turquoise coast due the exceptionally clear blue waters found in this area, the sea provides many opportunities to swim, snorkel and dive as well as numerous boat trips to visit local attractions such as Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island.

The Lycian Way: Turkey's first long distance footpath passes directly behind the hotel and together with other local marked pathways this provides a wide range of walks to suit all abilities. Pictured left: walking on the Lycian Way

Horse riding facilities are also available a short drive away and there are also opportunities to tandem paraglide from the nearby mountains overlooking Olu Deniz.

Shopping: local buses or taxis can be taken from the hotel to Deniz and Fethiye. Olu Deniz is a lively beach resort with many shops, bars and restaurants as well as a lagoon considered to have healing properties. Fethiye is a thriving market town with a 16th century Turkish bath, ancient rock tombs, fish and vegetable market, excellent seafood restaurants, carpet shops and a busy marina with nearby cafes and gardens.

History: A little further afield are the historic sites of Xanthos, Tlos or Pinara with archaeological remains such as temples, amphitheatres, mosaics and tombs from the Lycian, Greek and Roman periods. Our staff can help you arrange taxi trips to all these sites.

Therapies

One room has been set aside for therapies such as holistic massage, aromatherapy and reflexology. It is fully equipped with a massage couch and a professional complementary therapist is available to provide various treatments by appointment.

Yoga

A new octagonal yoga platform was constructed during spring 2009 with views over the gardens to the sea beyond.

Built from cedar and local pine it can accommodate up to 30 people and can be used for a range of activities including yoga, tai chi, chi kung and pilates.

It has a grass covering to provide plenty of shade to keep students cool and comfortable while they carry out their practice, the grass can be tied to one side for uninterrupted views!

*these photos are not good - it is MUCH nicer than it looks here, it is actually the nicest yoga space we know of in Turkey, large, airy and great views.
 

 2010 Programme

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Food

This hotel is run by a family of enthusiastic gardeners' and spare ground in the hotel often has vegetables and fruit growing alongside the many flowers.

There is also a purpose built organic fruit and vegetable garden which will provides the kitchen with a steady supply of delicious fresh produce all year round.  

Food, as you would expect, is delicious. For yoga students a vegetarian diet is provided, Meat or fish is also available.
 

The hotel offers 15 large, comfortable rooms furnished in a simple, traditional style.

Many rooms are fully air conditioned and all are en suite. Most rooms have balconies overlooking the sea while others look out onto our organic fruit and vegetable gardens below.

Family rooms are also available and some single rooms may be provided at no extra cost.

Under new management since January 2009, many improvements have been made including the addition of air conditioning in most rooms, a new yoga platform, a therapy room

The hotel is run by Atilla and Orhan Sevilmis and members of their extended family who have many years of experience managing and working in hotels in Istanbul and Marmaris as well as at the nearby Yuva Eco Holiday Centre.

Duty Manager Murat Alakus speaks excellent English and some German and Atilla's British wife Caroline who is based at Yuva is also available to discuss your requirements as needed.

Location

We are situated in a small, peaceful, village about 25 minutes drive from the beach resort of Olu Deniz and 40 minutes from the local market town of Fethiye.

Updated 15/07/2010