Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes
Rhodes, Greece
A wooded valley on Rhodes where a Rhodes subspecies of the Jersey tiger moth gathers, with a pebbly path, wooden bridges and a small stream. Moths are reported in late summer; keep quiet, as disturbed moths waste energy, and numbers are said to have fallen.
- Nearest town
- Rhodes, Greece
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 36.3430, 28.0020
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- ParkingMotorhome stopover8 km from Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), RhodesMotorhomes
- Big area for campCampsite9 km from Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes
- Place for tentsCampsite9 km from Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes
- Place for tents around the churchCampsite9 km from Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes
- Place for tentsCampsite9 km from Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes
- Place for tentsCampsite10 km from Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes
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FAQs
Where is Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes?
Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes is in Rhodes, Greece, at GPS 36.3430, 28.0020. It is about 213 km from Sitia.
Can you camp near Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parking, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes?
Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dodecanese: Rhodes, Lindos, Symi, Kos, Nisyros, Karpathos and Patmos.
What is there to see near Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes?
Places worth a stop nearby: Medieval Old Town of Rhodes (23 km), Acropolis of Lindos (29 km), Symi Harbour (Gialos) (34 km) and Stefanos Crater, Nisyros (79 km).
When is the best time to visit Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)