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Butterfly Valley, located in Faralya village of Fethiye, is like a garden of paradise, hidden among the high hills. It is a wonderful place isolated from the world, with its waterfall flowing from a height of 50 meters, approximately 80 species of butterflies living in the valley, and its white sandy beach. It is visited by thousands of local and foreign tourists everywhere.
Butterfly Valley, one of the beauties that come to mind first in Turkey, hosts hundreds of people every year during the holiday season. There are many people who even go to Butterfly Valley Waterfall. The waterfall, which falls from a height of 50 meters in the Faralya District, reaches the Mediterranean with the stream in the middle of the Butterfly Valley. Butterfly Valley, one of the leading tourism resorts of the country, creates a wonderful natural beauty located on the Mediterranean coast. This valley, which derives its name from the butterflies, is especially known for the tiger butterfly. Visitors who flock to Butterfly Valley may have the opportunity to examine these butterflies closely.
Butterfly Valley, which has a different atmosphere than most places, offers different activities for its visitors. Different activities such as swimming, hiking, trekking, paragliding and camping can be done in the valley. To reach Butterfly Valley, you will first need to arrive in Fethiye Ölüdeniz and then take the boats departing from Ölüdeniz. This boat takes you directly to Butterfly Valley from Ölüdeniz for a small fee. You can reach the valley in about half an hour. The fee you pay also covers the return and after you buy your ticket on the boat, you will be given a card for free return.
Where Exactly is Butterfly Valley?
Butterfly Valley, one of Turkey's very popular tourism resorts, is a valley located in the Fethiye district of Muğla. It hosts more than 80 butterfly species and was declared a 1st degree natural protected area in 1995. Butterfly Valley is a special place located at the foothills of Babadağ and is a place that attracts great attention from people all over the world.
What can be done in Butterfly Valley?
Butterfly Valley, which fascinates those who see it with its deep blue sea, provides many activity opportunities for guests. The most popular things to do in Butterfly Valley are diving and trekking. Apart from these, activities that can be done in Butterfly Valley can be listed as follows;
- You can explore butterfly species closely in Butterfly Valley, which is home to more than 80 butterfly species.
- You can have the opportunity to swim in the bays by visiting Samanlık Bay, Knight Island Bay, Hillside Bay, Akvaryum Bay, Kızılada Bay and Çalış Beach Bay, which are close to Kelebek Valley.
- You can dive into the turquoise waters of Butterfly Valley and have the opportunity to discover many sea creatures.
- You can take a nature walk on the 900-meter path in Butterfly Valley and enjoy the fresh air.
- You can have pleasant moments by camping in Butterfly Valley.
- It is possible to participate in many activities such as rock climbing, paragliding and zipline in Butterfly Valley. Even if you want to find peace in Butterfly Valley, you can be alone with nature by doing yoga.
Where is the departure point of Butterfly Valley Boats?
After arriving at Ölüdeniz beach, if you land on the beach from the line where the bus last stop is, you can see the cooperative gazebo there. You need to buy tickets here for the taxi boats that travel from Ölüdeniz to Butterfly Valley. Then, when you go down towards the sea from the level of the hut, you will see boats. Ölüdeniz boat tours are available every day of the week. Boat tours departing from Ölüdeniz beach visit 6 points, including the Butterfly Valley. These tours become active at 10.00 in the morning and return to Ölüdeniz beach at 17.00 in the evening.
However, they do not stay in Butterfly Valley all day. They allocate 1 hour for the Butterfly Valley trip. If you want to enjoy the beach, the tours are both affordable and satisfying. Moreover, you can also have lunch for free. Ölüdeniz boat tours are popular. For those who want to travel and stay completely free of charge, there is a camping area located behind the Butterfly Valley beach with a very good view. A house located here also helps with needs such as a bathroom and sink. You can find things like grocery stores and markets for your food and beverage needs nearby. You can have a different holiday experience.
How to Reach Butterfly Valley by Road?
There is no road access to Butterfly Valley yet. You can just take a break on the road passing above and enjoy the view of the Butterfly Valley from the top. There are many people providing mobile services in the landscape and you can get drinks such as coffee from them. Drone shots are also taken here, and you can get nice images from them. There is a path from the highway to the Butterfly Valley, and although it is possible to go down to the Butterfly Valley from this path, it is very dangerous.
When is it right to go to Butterfly Valley?
Butterfly Valley, one of the most popular places in Fethiye, is flooded with visitors every month of the year. However, if you want to enjoy Butterfly Valley, the most suitable time period is generally between April and October. However, it is more suitable for those who want to swim in the summer months.
How much is the Butterfly Valley Entrance Fee?
There are two different entrance options to Butterfly Valley. One is road and the other is sea. For those who want to come by sea and visit the valley, the Butterfly Valley entrance fee has been determined as 25 TL for 2024. People who prefer the land route only have the chance to watch the valley from above. You do not need to pay any entrance fee for this.
