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Butterfly Valley

Butterfly Valley is one of the rarest natural
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hiding itself between the steep cliffs.

It is really difficult to believe that the Butterfly Valley still
exists in this century.
You will understand well how the valley could protect it-
self. Its natural protected structure surrounded with the
sea and steep cliffs isolates the valley from outer world.
Therefore, it has not been affected from wearing effects of
the mass tourism.
If you want to visit Butterfly Valley, you may either sail with
the boats departing from Ölüdeniz or you may walk the
path leading down to the valley from Faralya neighbour-
hood. Path walk should be performed together with a guide
due to rope climbing routes and varying surface conditions.
Being one of the best locations for camping and nature
tourism in Turkey and in the world, the waterfall pouring
down 60 meters high wall of the Butterfly Valley turns into
a calm stream and irrigates lavenders and chasteberry
trees. Respective plants create ideal environment for the
butterflies. Tiger Butterflies, the inspiration source for the
name of the valley, may be observed from mid-june up to
the end of september.

Butterfly Valley

52 A Journey to Muğla