Wild & scenic

Butterfly Valley

Faralya, near Oludeniz, Fethiye · 🇹🇷 Türkiye

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A hidden turquoise cove at the mouth of a sheer canyon reached by boat, home to clouds of rare butterflies.

In season the water at Butterfly Valley (Faralya, near Oludeniz, Fethiye, Türkiye) reaches about 28°C. Best months: June-September.

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Sea temperature: ~28°C in the warm season
Water: Vivid turquoise, very clear and deep
Sand: Small sand-and-pebble beach at a canyon mouth
Swimming: Clear and calm in the cove, deep water
Best time to visit: June-September
Setting: The foot of a steep pine-and-cliff canyon home to rare butterflies, reached by boat or steep hike
Beach type: Wild & scenic
Region: Europe

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Butterfly Valley: frequently asked questions

Where is Butterfly Valley?

Butterfly Valley is at Faralya, on the coast of Türkiye.

What is the sea temperature at Butterfly Valley?

In the warm season the sea at Butterfly Valley reaches about 28°C. Vivid turquoise, very clear and deep.

When is the best time to visit Butterfly Valley?

The best time to visit Butterfly Valley is June-September. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Butterfly Valley have?

Butterfly Valley has small sand-and-pebble beach at a canyon mouth.

Is Butterfly Valley good for swimming?

Clear and calm in the cove, deep water.

Photo: faktor1komma5 /by Claus P. Heibel (CC BY 2.0) · source