The Valley of the Butterflies is worth a visit, because there are species
of colourful butterflies which are unique in the world.
The Valley of the Butterflies
of Rhodes located 20 kilometres from Rhodes town, 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 are souvenir shops.The Valley of the Butterflies is a unique natural Park, where each year from June to September
,thousands of multicoloured 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.
