Butterfly Valley
Kelebekler Vadisi
A bay gorge flanked by cliffs, reachable only by boat, where Jersey tiger moths gather in summer and a small waterfall tumbles at the base.
Butterfly Valley is a gorge enclosed by 350-meter cliffs on either side. At its mouth is a pebble beach, and a 20-minute walk inland leads to a small waterfall. In summer the valley is home to large numbers of butterflies and moths, including the Jersey tiger moth, and it is a nature reserve. Take a shuttle boat from Ölüdeniz for about 30 minutes, then pay a small entrance fee when you land. The cliff path that descends from the hilltop village of Faralya is very dangerous and not recommended. The valley has simple campsites and a snack bar.
Opening hours
Boats approx. 10:00–18:00 (summer)
Nearby sights
- Kabak Bay
- Babadağ Paragliding & Cable Car
- Lycian Way (Fethiye section)
- Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon
- Gemiler Island (St Nicholas Island)
- Kayaköy Ghost Town
- Tomb of Amyntas
- Paspatur Old Bazaar & Fish Market