THE BUTTERFLY VALLEY

On the western side of the island of Rhodes, approximately ten kilometers south west from “Diagoras” airport, we find the Valley of Butterflies.

The valley is split by the Pelican River and lies directly below Kalopetra Monastery.

In 1928, an Italian company was established a little further down the valley in an area called Kalamonas. This company developed the valley.

Since 2002 the valley is under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Petaloudes and combined with Lindos and 7 Springs it’s one of the best sightseeing on the Island of Rhodes.

Valley contains millions of butterflies during the summer months, especially during July and August when the migration of the insect has been completed.

These butterflies belong to the species Panaxia  Quadripunctaria. They live wherever they can find the storax tree ( Liquidibar Orientalis) with their characteristic strong scent.

The valley is a beauty spot in its own right with walkways, winding rivers, flowing streams tumbling into waterfalls rock pools, rustic bridges and resting places, cafes and charming gift shops. It's a pleasure to come here even in the heat of the day.

The Valley has also a Museum of  Natural History, for all those that interested in the world of animals and insects. There is also a large number of butterfly pieces on exhibit, it’s shown it’s unique attributes and characteristics. 

The opening hours is daily from 08:00 am until 19:00 pm

The ticket value to enter the valley and Natural History Museum is:

from  1st of May until 15th of June and

      from 1st to 31st of October                             3€. 

     from 16th of June until 30th of September         5€.

For any further information don’t hesitate to contact us.

Tel: +30 22410 98222

E-mail: valleyofbutterflies@dimospetaloudon.gr