BUTTERFLY VALLEY (Turkish : KELEBEKLER VADISI ) is a valley in FETHIYE District of MUGLA PROVINCE, southwest Turkey, which is home to diverse butterfly species. It is situated at the foothill of BADABAG (6,480ft high) mountain nominated for preservation as World Heritage.
A wide-strip sand beach at a bay on the TURKISH RIVIERA protrudes from the valley. IN the form of a narrow canyon stretching over 3-4km, the valley’s steep walls are 1,150-1,30ft high. A trail, in the valley, leads to 2 small waterfalls dropping from 200ft all the year around. In the middle of the valley, a creek runs carrying water from a spring in nearby FARALYA VILLAGE to the sea. A road from OLUDENIZ to UZUNYURT, which is part of the LYCIAN WAY ULTRA-MARATHON ROUTE runs atop the rocks around the valley.
A hidden valley without electricity, TV or any other material amenities, but with 1000s of butterflies, shining…
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