Yuva

Eco Holiday Center

Faralya - Fethiye

Yuva Eco-Holiday Centre is in an area known as Faralya, a rural community of 500 people dispersed along several kilometres of quiet mountainside and forest. Here the western escarpment of the Toros range plunges directly into the sea, creating an area of Homeric beauty. Olive, citrus, carob trees and pinewoods surround the area. Much of the forest is protected as a nature reserve and there is a feeling of peace and safety.

• 14 km to Oludeniz
• 95 km to Dalaman Airport

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). From June to September 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. For group trips, we arrange for a private mini-bus to pick us up.

Accommodation

• At Yuva, among 40 acres of protected pine forest, the accommodation is basic and practical. We blend the benefits of modern conveniences with the character of four village-style dwellings.
• These are rustic traditional Anatolian style houses, built of natural materials such as cedar wood, stone, mud and straw. Each building has two spacious twin or double bedded rooms, overlooking the bay.
• In addition there are 4 basic single log cabins.
• Bedding is made of pure Turkish cotton.
• All rooms have an ensuite shower and toilet, with hot water supplied by Solar Energy. The double/twin rooms offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean.

Food

In our cooking, we use whole grains, beans, freshly picked vegetables, fruits, nuts and wild herbs which abound in our organic gardens and surrounding fields.

The dining area is a vine-covered terrace, with views of the sea.

A typical breakfast at Yuva consist of: Home-baked breads, tahini and bulghur.

We prepare breakfast and one meal every day.

A vegan option is available on request

No refined sugars, meat, chemical or artificially processed foods are available.

Fish can be eaten sometimes at the center or in restaurants during trips.

Freshly made dairy products are available in the village.

• Trekking
• Scuba Diving
• Cliff Diving
• Snorkelling
• Fishing
• Mountain Climbing
• Paragliding
• Canyoning (in Butterfly Valley)
• Jeep Safari
• Mountainbiking
• Boat Trips
• Visits to Historical Places

The path follows the 1500 mt. high Tahtali mountain with a route winds along mule paths on steep hillsides overlooking the depths of the sea - turqoise in the shadows, indigo or deep green further out.

Tiny gulets chug past far below, birds (or even paragliders) wheel far above.

Cyclamen and other bulbs peep from dark corners; the scent of thyme fills the air. Villagers live a laid back life, farming honey and herbs, following the goats to pasture or working in the holiday villages of Fethiye.

taken from Wikipedia.org