Yuva Yoga Centre: Special Considerations:
 

Yuva is run as a community holiday retreat, not a hotel, although we will of course take care of you.

A small amount of self-help is appropriate and appreciated. The group dining area is two minutes walk from the rooms, right by the sea.

Accommodation is simple and rustic. All beds have mosquito nets.

Rooms are cleaned and linen is changed once per week (you can always request extra linen and towels mid-week).

Yuva is well off the beaten track, set on 40 acres of environmentally protected natural forest, in a wild mountain area. It consists of the rooms, two outside kösk (typical Turkish cushioned seating areas) and a yoga platform with unparalleled sea and mountain views.

Eight minutes walk in one direction, there is a private rocky cove that gives access to the sea for swimming and snorkelling.
Eight minutes walk in the other direction is another stunning cove with a small rock and shingle beach.
When the sea is calm, you can swim from the rocks just by the dining area.

The ground around Yuva is rough, uneven, steep forest paths and mountain tracks, which can be slippery. The narrow mountain road to Faralya village is partly unsurfaced, steep and spectacular.

The final approach to Yuva is fifteen minutes walk (1 km) down a steep, unsurfaced forest road. (Vehicles can get down this road, and if you need a ride up, we can usually 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.

We share this pristine environment with the local wildlife of the forest and sea. Many interesting species have been spotted at Yuva including porcupine, bee-eater, scorpion, dolphin, loggerhead turtle, and a variety of reptiles and insects.

Please note:

If you are looking for a resort, with swimming pool, air-conditioning, cafes, shops, sandy beach and night-life, Yuva is definitely NOT for you.

The nearest shops, bars, restaurants, etc are over 8 miles away.

The nearest (shingle/sand) beach is at Kabak Valley, a stunning gorge 4 miles away (1hr 30 mins on foot).

For guests, Yuva is a 'no smoking' area

Kind regards

Nigel Walker