subject: Valley Of The Butterflies In Rhodes Holidays [print this page] Rhodes is the most famous and stunning island of Greece. We can judge the popularity of this amazing island, by the number of visitors and tourists, visit this place yearly. Almost in every season this place is filled with the tourists and visitors. It also has some amazing and first class hotels and clubs for the entertainment of the entire family during the Rhodes holidays.
Valley of the butterflies is among the most popular place of this island. Visiting this will make the Rhodes holidays ideas perfect.
The Valley of the Butterflies:
The Valley of the Butterflies found in the west of the island is one of the most famous attractions in Rhodes. It is located in the south of Theologos village on Rhodes Island, about a kilometer distance away from Paradisi and about 26 kilometers away from the Rhodes Town. People from different areas of the world visit the valley during their Rhodes Holidays.
The Valley of the Butterflies is a unique natural park where thousands of multi colored butterflies appears from Jun to Sep each year. The valley is given its name because of its unique reserve of butterflies. It is a beautiful valley full of greenery and natural beauty.
One can also drive to the nearby area of Petaloudes where the beautiful Kalimorfa Butterflies are found. The beautiful river Pelekanos also runs through this lush green valley.
The butterflies:
The valley is usually full of butterflies in autumn and spring seasons. There are different kinds of butterflies found here but the most common one is the species of Quadripunctaria Poda from the Panaxia genus
Because of the high humidity in the valley, the butterflies come here to reproduce. Such a large number of butterflies have made this place famous and tourists usually spend whole day seeing the Valley of the Butterflies during their Rhodes Holidays.
In the recent years the number of butterflies has been affected greatly because of unchecked tourism. Therefore, several measures have been taken to limit the tourist activity here. Even whistling and clapping is prohibited in some areas to avoid disturbing the butterflies.
The Beautiful Scenery:
There are many small trails and paths in the valley. There is a nearby river and some waterfalls. The tall trees make the area completely shaded. The overall temperature of the valley is cool and is visited by the guests during summers.
Ygramvari is a famous tree in the valley of the butterflies, which is famous for its aromatic fragrance. There are lots of wood made bridges and stone steps. You can also visit the monastery of Panagia Kalopetra.
Those who want some time off from the rush and crowded area of the island, this valley is ideal for them. This valley is quiet and relaxed for those who want calmness.
Where to eat?
There are a lot of places to eat during your visit to this valley. You can eat whatever you want whether whole dinner or just some snacks. For those who want to have romantic dine in near the waterfalls can easily find it as many bars and hotels are built close to the waterfall.
