The valley is situated at the foothill of Babadağ, a 1,975-metre-high (6,480 ft) mountain nominated for preservation as world heritage. A wide-strip sand beach at a bay on the Turkish Riviera protrudes from the valley.
Butterfly Valley seen from the sea
In the form of a narrow canyon stretching over around 3–4 km (1.9–2.5 mi), the valley's steep walls are 350–400 m (1,150–1,310 ft) high. A trail in the valley leads to two small waterfalls dropping from 60 m (200 ft) 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 Ölüdeniz to Uzunyurt, which is part of the Lycian Way Ultramarathon route, runs atop the rocks around the valley.[2][3][4]
Flora and faunaedit
The valley, rich in flora and fauna, takes its name from the large number of butterfly species found here.[5] Scientists recorded some 147 flora species belonging to 54 families and 105 butterfly species from 15 families native to the valley. The butterfly species include the Jersey tiger (Euplagia quadripunctaria rhodosensis). Butterflies of many varieties in a wide range of colors can be observed in the valley between June and September.[4][6][7]
Ecotourismedit
A view of Butterfly Valley from the cliffs
Due to its natural beauty, Butterfly Valley is an important ecotourism attraction place in Turkey.[7] It is accessible by shuttle boat service from Belceğiz Beach of Ölüdeniz in 5–7 km (3.1–4.3 mi) distance,[4] operating hourly at daytime.[2][3][5] In the valley, various outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, canyoning, canoeing and scuba diving can be performed. The valley is open to public the entire year. During July and August, around 200 visitors camp daily in the valley.[2][6][8]
Designated a nature reserve as protected area of first category on February 8, 1995, any type of construction in Butterfly Valley is strictly prohibited by law.[9] Therefore, only temporary structures are allowed here. On an area of 10 daa (10,000 m2), up to 250 people can be accommodated in tents in addition to a few simple wooden bungalows. Central sanitary facilities are for shared use. Electricity is supplied by a generator, available free of charge during certain times of the day. A small country restaurant and a bar provide food and beverages in the summer time.[2][4]
Controversyedit
Officials at the valley and campers complained about disturbance by tour sailboats, which frequently stop off at the valley.[6][8] A music festival, held in May 2013, was sharply criticized by local environmentalists.[10]
^"Vadi yerinde, ya kelebekler". Hürriyet (in Turkish). 2013-07-22. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
^ abcd"Kelebekler Vadisi". Hürriyet (in Turkish). Retrieved 2014-09-03.
^ abYale, Pat (2014-08-30). . Today's Zaman. Archived from the original on 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
^ abcd"A valley filled with butterflies". Hürriyet Daily News. 2007-08-30. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
^ ab"Butterflies in the valley, butterflies in the stomach". Hürriyet Daily News. 1998-07-12. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
^ abcŞahindaş, Sezer. "Kelebekler Vadisi Sezonu Açıldı". Hürriyet (in Turkish). Retrieved 2014-09-04.
^ abMol, T.; Avcı, M. & Dutkuner, İ. (2003). "Fethiye-Kelebekler Vadisi florası ve Lepidoptera faunası". İstanbul Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Dergisi (in Turkish). 53 (1): 15–24. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
^ abVan Herpen, Wilco (2011-12-14). "Kelebek Vadisi, back to basics". Hürriyet Daily News. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
^"Bilinmeyen güzellikleriyle Ege – Kelebekler Vadisi ve Ölü Deniz". Hürriyet (in Turkish). Retrieved 2014-09-04.
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External linksedit
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Faralya and Butterfly Valley.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Butterfly Valley (Muğla).
Official website
January 01, 1970
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For other uses see Butterfly Valley disambiguation Butterfly Valley Turkish Kelebekler Vadisi is a valley in Fethiye district Mugla Province on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey The valley is home to diverse butterfly species 1 Butterfly Valley FethiyeKelebekler VadisiButterfly Valley in FethiyeButterfly ValleyLocation of Butterfly Valley in TurkeyLength3 4 km 1 9 2 5 mi East westDepth350 400 m 1 150 1 310 ft GeographyLocationFethiye Mugla Province TurkeyCoordinates36 29 48 N 29 07 38 E 36 49680 N 29 12733 E 36 49680 29 12733 Contents 1 Valley 2 Flora and fauna 3 Ecotourism 4 Controversy 5 Gallery 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksValley edit nbsp Butterfly Valley nbsp Butterfly Valley beach The valley is situated at the foothill of Babadag a 1 975 metre high 6 480 ft mountain nominated for preservation as world heritage A wide strip sand beach at a bay on the Turkish Riviera protrudes from the valley nbsp Butterfly Valley seen from the sea In the form of a narrow canyon stretching over around 3 4 km 1 9 2 5 mi the valley s steep walls are 350 400 m 1 150 1 310 ft high A trail in the valley leads to two small waterfalls dropping from 60 m 200 ft 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 Ultramarathon route runs atop the rocks around the valley 2 3 4 Flora and fauna editThe valley rich in flora and fauna takes its name from the large number of butterfly species found here 5 Scientists recorded some 147 flora species belonging to 54 families and 105 butterfly species from 15 families native to the valley The butterfly species include the Jersey tiger Euplagia quadripunctaria rhodosensis Butterflies of many varieties in a wide range of colors can be observed in the valley between June and September 4 6 7 Ecotourism edit nbsp A view of Butterfly Valley from the cliffs Due to its natural beauty Butterfly Valley is an important ecotourism attraction place in Turkey 7 It is accessible by shuttle boat service from Belcegiz Beach of Oludeniz in 5 7 km 3 1 4 3 mi distance 4 operating hourly at daytime 2 3 5 In the valley various outdoor activities such as camping hiking canyoning canoeing and scuba diving can be performed The valley is open to public the entire year During July and August around 200 visitors camp daily in the valley 2 6 8 Designated a nature reserve as protected area of first category on February 8 1995 any type of construction in Butterfly Valley is strictly prohibited by law 9 Therefore only temporary structures are allowed here On an area of 10 daa 10 000 m2 up to 250 people can be accommodated in tents in addition to a few simple wooden bungalows Central sanitary facilities are for shared use Electricity is supplied by a generator available free of charge during certain times of the day A small country restaurant and a bar provide food and beverages in the summer time 2 4 Controversy editOfficials at the valley and campers complained about disturbance by tour sailboats which frequently stop off at the valley 6 8 A music festival held in May 2013 was sharply criticized by local environmentalists 10 Gallery edit nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp See also editList of butterflies of Turkey List of moths of Turkey Noctuidae References edit Vadi yerinde ya kelebekler Hurriyet in Turkish 2013 07 22 Retrieved 2014 09 03 a b c d Kelebekler Vadisi Hurriyet in Turkish Retrieved 2014 09 03 a b Yale Pat 2014 08 30 Slowly along the Turkish Riviera Today s Zaman Archived from the original on 2014 09 04 Retrieved 2014 09 04 a b c d A valley filled with butterflies Hurriyet Daily News 2007 08 30 Retrieved 2014 09 04 a b Butterflies in the valley butterflies in the stomach Hurriyet Daily News 1998 07 12 Retrieved 2014 09 04 a b c Sahindas Sezer Kelebekler Vadisi Sezonu Acildi Hurriyet in Turkish Retrieved 2014 09 04 a b Mol T Avci M amp Dutkuner I 2003 Fethiye Kelebekler Vadisi florasi ve Lepidoptera faunasi Istanbul Universitesi Orman Fakultesi Dergisi in Turkish 53 1 15 24 Retrieved 2014 09 04 a b Van Herpen Wilco 2011 12 14 Kelebek Vadisi back to basics Hurriyet Daily News Retrieved 2014 09 04 Bilinmeyen guzellikleriyle Ege Kelebekler Vadisi ve Olu Deniz Hurriyet in Turkish Retrieved 2014 09 04 Environmentalists object to concert in Kelebek Valley Today s Zaman 2013 05 09 Archived from the original on 2014 09 04 Retrieved 2014 09 04 External links edit nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Faralya and Butterfly Valley nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Butterfly Valley Mugla Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Butterfly Valley Fethiye amp oldid 1191269854, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
