Spectacularly
situated between two towering cliffs, Butterfly valley stretches out in a
v-shape, ending in a sweep of pristine beach. Most visitors access the beach by
boat from Olu Deniz or Fethiye, but for adventurous trekkers there is a rocky
path that leads down from the road (around 40 mins down and an hour back
up). There is no electricity, roads or buildings in the valley but
camping is allowed and there are shelters in the trees. Alternatively, stay in
the peaceful hamlet of Faralya and gaze down to the beach, hundreds of feet
below. Butterfly Valley is a great day trip from Oludeniz. It is
home to the unique Jersey Tiger butterfly. Between June and September,
butterflies in thousands of colours and countless varieties can be seen here. This valley is an
interesting canyon with steep cliffs up to 350 meters high and stretches back
from the cove some 3-4 kilometers. To get to Butterfly Valley, you can take a
boat from either Oludeniz or Fethiye. Taxi
boats leave from Ölüdeniz three times a day in both directions - an alternative
for the adventurous and well-shod hiker is to follow the steep and rocky slope
down from the upper rim of the valley, following the footpath from in front of
"George House," on the road to Faralya/Kabak (gauge about 30 min.). Butterfly Valley with it`s untouched nature, most amazing
beach and basic facilities (no electricity, tv or any earthly possesions) -
only a small restaurant and simple beach huts - is a total relaxation
destination.
