Butterfly Valley, Protected natural valley in Fethiye, Turkey.
The valley extends for 4 kilometers between limestone cliffs reaching 350 meters high, with a creek flowing through to a sandy Mediterranean beach.
In 1995, Turkish authorities designated the valley as a protected nature reserve, restricting construction to preserve its natural environment and butterfly population.
The valley maintains traditional practices through communal dining experiences, where visitors share locally prepared Turkish meals under grape vine canopies.
Access to the valley is exclusively by water, with regular boat services operating from Ölüdeniz beach between April and November.
The valley supports 147 plant species and 105 butterfly varieties, including the Jersey tiger butterfly, observable during summer months between June and September.
Location: Fethiye
Inception: 1995
GPS coordinates: 36.49680,29.12730
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38
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