Butterflies Valley

We visited the Valley of the Butterflies at the end of October. Be aware: the famous butterflies are gone for the season. Instead, we spotted many crabs in the streams! The major upside was the weather—no intense heat, making the beautiful hike very enjoyable. It is a stunningly green and tranquil location, highly recommended for a peaceful walk, even if you miss the main spectacle.

Such a lovely place! Even though it wasn’t butterfly season and we didn’t see any, it was still totally worth the visit. The scenery is beautiful and perfect for a nice walk. Just be ready for a pretty steep climb — it’s a bit of a workout, but the views at the top make it all worth it!

The Valley of the Butterflies is a hidden gem in Rhodes – peaceful, unique, and absolutely worth a visit. Walking through the shaded paths surrounded by lush greenery and waterfalls feels like stepping into another world. During the summer months, thousands of butterflies gather here, creating a magical atmosphere that's hard to describe in words. Take your time to enjoy the calm, listen to the sound of water and nature, and if you can, climb up to the monastery at the top for a beautiful panoramic view. Wear comfortable shoes – it's a gentle hike but with some steps – and bring your camera, because every corner is a picture waiting to happen. A place where nature shows its most delicate side. Truly unforgettable!

Beautiful valley in the heart of Rhodes hills. I would recommend an early start to beat the crowds and cars that arrive mid morning. The walk is about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 round trip if you take it easy. Most of the butterflies are in the upper valley, take an information leaflet when you pay your 6€ (Sept 2025) entrance fee to read the short write up on the valley. Would recommend trainers or likes for footwear as paths are cobbles and uneven in places. Worth a early morning trip

Beautiful place to visit although wear good shoes as can be slippery underfoot in some places. A little gem of a place. Not suitable for those with limited mobility as there are steps to climb. Golf choices gor goix and drink although a little pricey. Lovely little gift shop too.

When it comes to nature on Rhodes, this is indeed an interesting valley. The trail consists of two stages: you walk through a gorge among trees and shrubs, along a stream, with the occasional small waterfall or pond. Wooden footbridges, benches to rest on, and the occasional butterfly create a pleasant atmosphere. However, the path goes uphill, with plenty of stone steps, so in 40°C heat (we had 49°C that day – we wanted to cool down) this activity is not for everyone. At the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of the trail, there are toilet facilities (they cost €0.50 – a bit of a pity that it’s not free when you eat in the restaurant or in the park), restaurants, and rest areas. We had a coffee, and it was okay. In August 2025, the entrance fee is €6. You walk uphill in a crowd, on a stone path, and “admire” the charms of the valley. In my opinion, those charms are rather average. The price is adequate for the attraction. Worth a visit, but it’s not on the TOP list for Rhodes.

Been here 10 years ago (to a different part) it was lovely and relaxing then, it seems to have become much more commercial with several car parks and costly snack bar. Car parking is far away and there is no accessibility - we had to walk down a long, dangerous (steep road on a blind bend) to get to the entrance - so hectic with cars and people! cost was 18 euros for 3 of us, it’s all steep slippery steps so you need to be very fit and in trainers with good grip. Saw some small frogs and loads of moths right at the end of the season (early September).

Lovely place to visit best time was told july-aug we went end of Sept still lovely. Lots of steps so may be not for people with walking problems, we managed but had stops to rest as knee arthritis caused bit of problem.