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Petaloudes (valley of butterflies)

2,5 km behind Paradisi a road runs off to the left. After 6 km you reach the beautiful valley of butterflies (Petaloudes). This small part of Eden lies 25 km away from Rhodes-town. A thickly planed valley with running waters, wooden bridges and lakes, make even the most demanding visitor short of words in front of this unique sight and the feeling of tranquillity. From July until September the valley gets filled up with thousands of butterflies, a sight that offers an even more enhancing view. The butterflies live wherever they can find storax trees, which have a characteristic scent.
The valley of the butterflies is worth a visit even when it's not the season for the butterflies. 

The valley of butterflies with wooden bridges

The butterflies

A storax tree and many butterflies

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