Sicily is the home of my Italian relatives... Danena is a stunning yoga retreat center on the southeast coast of Sicily. The main location is a 19th-century farmhouse - La Masseria - situated in a luscious natural landscape surrounded by the breathtaking Mediterranean Sea. The nearby Greek town of Siracusa is one of the main attractions as are Noto and Vendicari nature reserves. Sicily is a land full of history; Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Norman, Greek, and Spaniard (my other relatives!) There is so much to explore on this incredible island; the beautiful beaches, passionate people, incredible food and the snow-capped volcano Mount Etna. May is the perfect month to visit this sunny Mediterranean island.

"World-class Yoga Instructor David Moreno, ERYT 500, YACEP, has led international yoga adventures and retreats to Bali; India, Costa Rica, Jordan, and Mexico. This will be his third time teaching in Italy. David has also taught throughout the U.K, Germany, Thailand, Greece, South Korea, and Jakarta. "

See "Your Organizer" below for more information about David.

Yoga Props: Danena has plenty of yoga props including mats so you shouldn't need to  bring any props with you unless you have that very special one that needs to travel with you! 

Car Rentals or Car Hire: I originally suggested that you didn’t need to rent a car for the week that we are at Danena and that we would hire, but at this point, because we are about 20 it looks like a few hires would be a good thing. If you hire a car and we use it to go on a day outing everyone that shares a ride will pitch in to contribute towards rental. So, if you are considering renting a car and are driving from the airport to location please let me know. Driving in Sicily is not unlike driving in the USA so it’s pretty straightforward.

Catania

If you are driving: From Catania Airport, follow  signs towards Siracusa,then take the Siracusa - Gela highway towards  Rosolini, come out Rosolini take the exit on you right towards Pachino,  after 4.8 km you'll see a little white sign Contrada Belliscala, turn  left, you will find us up the road.

Google Maps - https://goo.gl/maps/u435edun16v

 “More than any other city, Syracuse encapsulates Sicily's timeless  beauty. Ancient Greek ruins rise out of lush citrus orchards, cafe  tables spill onto dazzling baroque piazzas, and honey-hued medieval  lanes lead down to the sparkling blue sea. It's difficult to imagine now  but in its heyday this was the largest city in the ancient world,  bigger even than Athens and Corinth. Its 'Once upon a Time' begins in  734 BC, when Corinthian colonists landed on the island of Ortygia and  founded the settlement, setting up the mainland city four years later.  Almost three millennia later, the ruins of that then-new city constitute  the Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, one of Sicily's greatest  archaeological sites. Across the water from the mainland, Ortygia  remains the city's most beautiful corner, a casually chic, eclectic  marvel with an ever-growing legion of fans.” 

- Lonely Planet