The Valley of the Butterflies is worth a visit and though their numbers are declining
due to the impact of tourism on their habitat, they are still impressive.
The Valley oh the Butterflies of Rhodos
located 20 km from the airport of Rhodes, and is near by the Village Kalamonas.
This is a lush green Valley ,with a small
river running through it. The site is Beautifully arranged, with little wooden Bridges ,stone steps,and an uphill path
which leads to the Monastery of the Virgin of Kalopetra
At the entrance of the Valley ,there is
a small souvenir shop .The Valley of the Butterflies is a unique natural Park, where each year from June to September
,thousands of multicolored butterflies appear.
The Park is a nice place to
walk ,under the shade of the trees. The characteristic scent of the pine resin, which attracts the butterflies
,the coolness from the abundantly flowing waters ,make this a small paradise even during
the hot days of the summer.
