Further Information - Yuva yoga Centre, Turkey
Optional extras (approximate prices payable in
Turkey)
Local bus to shops and beach: £1 one way.
Beach entrance and sunbed at Ölüdeniz: £2 (there is a free beach too),
Car Hire: from about £30 per day.
Mountain bikes: can be hired at reasonable rates.
Boat trips from Ölüdeniz £8,
Private boat trip from Yuva approximately £15.
Excursions to archaeological and sacred sites: approx. £20.
Paragliding: £70 per session.
Scuba diving: £30 for 2 hours trip.
Other possibilities include: white-water rafting, parascending.
A taxi from Ölüdeniz to Faralya costs about £12 one way.
Local Transport
A local bus stops on the quiet road, about 15 minutes uphill walk from
Yuva, 3 times per day (approx. 08:30, 12:00, 18:30). During July to
October there are more buses.
The journey to the shops, restaurants and main beach at Ölüdeniz takes approx. 25 minutes.
Local taxis are available.
Mountain bikes and cars are available for hire and for group trips, we arrange for a private mini-bus to pick us up.
The weather
You can expect mostly sunny weather. From May to September it rarely
rains in this part of Turkey.
From June to September the weather can be quite hot during the day, and pleasant early in the mornings and in the evenings. There is plenty of shade and often a cooling breeze.
After mid-September the weather can break with the occasional thunderstorm.
The sea
is at its warmest in September and October, and the weather is still
very pleasant and warm at this time of year.
Food - The dining area is a covered terrace, with
views of the sea.
Good, healthy food is at the centre of our philosophy. We serve
delicious vegetarian and vegan meals, using many local organic
ingredients.
Menus are drawn from Turkey’s rich culinary traditions and centuries-old village food preparation methods. To these we add the know-how of contemporary international wholefood cuisine.
Turkey is famous for its range of vegetarian fare. Meze is the collective name given to a wide range of small dishes, i.e. biber dolmasi green peppers stuffed with rice raisins and pine nuts, sigara boregi cheese filled pastry rolls, saksuka aubergine, tomatoes and hot peppers in olive oil.
We serve breakfast after morning yoga and dinner after the evening session. A vegan option is available on request.
A typical Turkish breakfast at Yuva consists of: home-baked breads, tahini, bulghur porridge, local mountain honey, yoghurt, fresh fruit, homemade jam, eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, tea or herb tea.
Typical
evening menus at Yuva
· Home-made soup with fresh bread
· Içli Kofte (delicious stuffed and deep fried bulgar wheat balls)
· Rice or french fried potatoes
· Variety of salads
· Fresh local fruit
...or perhaps....
· Chickpea soup with ekmek (traditional flat bread)
· Bulgur pilav
· Stuffed peppers & courgettes
· Rocket, carrot and onion salad
· Chocolate pudding
Breakfast and dinner every day are included in the price.
Spring water and teas are served with meals.
Other drinks are not included and are available to purchase, prices are reasonable.
Lunches are available to order and cost about £5.
Remember to pack (lightly)
Clothes - you will spend most of the day in yoga clothes or a bathing costume unless you are out on 'walk-about'.
A sunhat is a good idea.
Evening are relaxing and casual.
Shoes - the terrain here is rough so please pack sandals and shoes that are appropriate.
Toiletries - you are a long way from the shops. Pack everything you will need in the way of cosmetics, sun tan lotions, medicines and toiletries. (Some of you may wish to enter into the spirit of the eco holiday with your choice of shampoos etc.)
Don't forget : passport, tickets and yoga mat.
How to get to
Yuva
The nearest Airport is Dalaman (one and half-hours).
Antalya Airport is at 3.5 hours distance.
We offer pick up services to and from both Dalaman and Antalya Airports.
We are
located in the village of Faralya, 14km from the town of Fethiye, near
the Ölüdeniz Lagoon.
Flights
The best way here is by air to Dalaman Airport.
Charter flights from many UK airports fly direct to Dalaman usually on Mondays. When booking we suggest you check the times carefully (sometimes the return times from Dalaman can be at strange hours...).
Flight prices vary daily and are not fixed until booked. The rule of
thumb with most flights these days is the sooner you book the cheaper
the fare. Often, but not always, if you book far enough in advance you
will only be asked for a £50 deposit.
Do feel free to ask the staff in the Free Spirit office to help you
search the internet for a cheap flight. they will also know when the
other participants are arriving so that you will have somebody to share
your transfer taxi with.
Airport Transfers
Our safe, reliable transport agents will meet you at Dalaman Airport.
The journey by car or minibus to Yuva takes approx. 1hr 30mins.
If you
are on a group holiday and your flights match those of others in the
group, then group transfer rates apply, Dalaman/Yuva (£15 each way, £30
return, per person). You may need to wait for others to arrive on
flights near to yours; there is a café in the coach park where you can
sit in the shade.
If your
flight arrival and/or departure do not match, we will be happy to
arrange private transfers for you Dalaman/Yuva (£40 each way, £80
return, for up to 2 persons).
Arriving By Sea
As an add-on to your holiday (especially for island hoppers) an
alternative way to arrive at Yuva is to take a ferry ride to Fethiye
from Rhodes, Greece.
Upon arrival
Yuva is situated in an environmentally protected area of natural forest.
The final approach is 15 minutes’ walk down a steep, unsurfaced forest road. (Vehicles can get down this road, and if you need a ride up or down, we can always provide it).
Transport arrangements are as described.
If you would like more flexibility, and you are a competent driver, we suggest you hire a car; a 4x4 is recommended. We can help to arrange this in advance, if you wish.
Essential information
Passports and Visas:
Visitors to Turkey must have a 10-year passport valid for at least 6
months after your return date.
British passport holders will be asked to purchase a visa on entry into
Turkey. Please take a clean crisp Bank of England £10 note with you to
present to customs on arrival.
For all other visa enquiries please telephone the Turkish Embassy 24hr
helpline on 090 683 47348, or see the web site:
www.turkishconsulate.org.uk
Health:
No obligatory inoculations are required for those visiting Turkey.
Please check the Turkish Consulate web site: www.turkishconsulate.org.uk
for up to date information
Currency:
Local currency is the Turkish Lira. Most places accept sterling. It is
advisable to take sterling cash or travellers cheques in sterling. You
can obtain some lira in the UK before departure, or on arrival at
Dalaman airport.
Single rooms
There is no supplement for the 4 single cabins available.
If you would prefer a single cabin, please confirm availability with us before booking.
Twin/double room as single: £100 per person supplement
Participants Comments
“...I
enjoyed the whole experience. It’s difficult to do it justice using
words... When I read Brian’s comment in the brochure saying it was the
closest he’d been to paradise, my initial thought was that it must be a
bit exaggerated, but having been here I have to take that back.”
Inka, Shiatsu Practitioner, Suffolk
“Superb swimming & delicious food.”
Valerie, management consultant, Belgium.
“Warm clear seas, stunning surroundings, incredible food....”
Teresa & Neville, student & chiropractor, Oxford
“Yuva is a magical idyllic place and I really enjoyed being in this
peaceful space and meeting new people. Being close to the sea was
fantastic for me.”
Jenny, Yoga teacher / social worker, North Wales
“Perfect unspoilt location, relaxing, peace and tranquillity, beautiful
sea and sunsets, helpful friendly host and Turkish hospitality. The
description in the brochure was very accurate but the holiday exceeded
expectations.”
Lois & Brian, community nurse & telecoms engineer, Suffolk
“... I’ve never before felt so at home on holiday. It was just the
relaxing retreat from everyday life that I was looking for.”
Kathleen, software engineer, Cambridge
“Superb location and physical set-up of site. Interesting and delicious
range of food. Lovely people who interacted well, made positive contacts
and supported each other.”
Rod, woodland worker, Wales
“This is such a human place to be - the temperature, the food. The light
is so strong, that you are nurtured doing nothing... In Yuva you are
placed among basic loving elements of sun, sea, sky and excellent food.
In this environment you grow and heal...”
Brian, builder, Norfolk
