BUTTERFLY VALLEY
The Valley of Butterflies is one the
most beautiful bays of fethiye. Located on a flat level ot ten hectares at the
foot of a sleep and deep valley. Like an open-air museum, exhibiting oil species
of butterflies living at sea level araund the Medifenanean, one can follow the
life span of 30 different daytime bulterflies as well as 40 night-flying moths,
tor nine to ten months of the year, starting with the spring
The Valley of Butterflies may be rached by service
boats from Olüdeniz, as well as by flying with parapante from the 1975
meter-high Babadag.
There is no overnight accommodation in
the valley since construction is not permitted, but it is possible to stay in
tents or in wooden sheds covered with shrubs and leaves. After enjoying a swim
in the turguise w'alers of the tiny cove, a surprise awaits those taking a walk
among the rich flora. Two small waterfalls Is at the end of steep and high
cliffs seem like a delightful heaven. In recent years, this region has been
included in the trekking route along the Lycian road. A small resturant in the
valley provides food and beverage.
The fauna in the Valley of Butterflies
at Fethiye is similar to that in Rhodes. It is a great pleasure to watch the
Jersey tiger Butterflies, which are of special interest for lovers of nature, as
well as for researchers of flora and fauna, in this paradise right along the
torguise-colored sea wafer. A project is under way to protect the site and
present this beauty to researchers and tourists in better conditions. With the
establishment of a butterfly museum as well as a research institute, laying the
foundations of echo-tourism, the Valley of Butterflies will be an immortal
natural heaven. In the "Valley of Butterflies" you can re-discover Fethiye,
which is the shining light of the echo-world.
Butterfly Valley is a great day trip
from Oludeniz. It is home to the unique Jersey Tiger butterfly. Between June and
September, butterflies in thousands of colours and countless varieties can be
seen here. This valley is an interesting canyon with steep cliffs up to 350
meters high and stretches back from the cove some 3-4 kilometers. To get to
Butterfly Valley, you can take a boat from either Oludeniz or Fethiye Taxi boats
leave from Ölüdeniz three times a day in both directions - an alternative for
the adventurous and well-shod hiker is to follow the steep and rocky slope down
from the upper rim of the valley, following the footpath from in front of
"George House," on the road to Faralya/Kabak (gauge about 30 min.). Butterfly
Valley with it`s untouched nature, most amazing beach and basic facilities (no
electricity, tv or any earthly possesions) - only a small restaurant and simple
beach huts - is a total relaxation destination.
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