Petaloúdes, Butterfly Valley, Rhodes, Greece by dancing_triss

The Wonderful Butterfly Valley

One of the most visited areas in Rhodes is the beautiful Butterfly Valley. It’s a natural park that is situated deep within the gorgeous forest where the wonderful Panaxia butterflies are scattered about. If you visit during August you’ll notice a huge increase in the amount of Panaxia butterflies. This is the prime time of their reproduction. The sight of millions of butterflies fluttering all throughout the region is quite a beautiful sight to see. Anyone who loves butterflies, gorgeous fauna and an all-around good time will appreciate a beautiful stroll through this area.

Rest Areas

During your nature trail you may want to stop and take a rest; you’ll have no shortage of areas to get a bite to eat and relax. There is a restaurant and cafeteria section that will offer you some great options for a memorable lunch.  You can also visit the butterfly museum and learn all about the reproduction cycles and details about the Panaxia butterflies. It’s very important that you do not disturb the butterflies of the region at any time during your trip as they are highly protected by wildlife authorities. You should always be respectful of nature when you’re visiting these types of areas.

Butterfly in Petaloudes (Butterfly Valley), Rhodes, Greece by dancing_triss

What to Bring Along

It’s a good idea to bring along a camera as your hiking trail is certain to be filled with many beautiful sights. An evening nature stroll through the park is ideal as it will allow you to snap some of the most beautiful pictures. Using flash is not recommended as it can disturb the butterflies of the region. The rocky terrain can be a bit hard on your feet, so you want to be certain that you have a good set of shoes for the trail.

Author Byline:

Randy Johnson has worked for many hotels in Rhodes Greece and has experience in travel planning.

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How to get here
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