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Thomas🍀
April 3, 2024
Hiking
Attracted by the smell of resin from the oriental sweetgum tree, thousands of butterflies cavort here between June and September. The Russian bear, as the butterflies are called, mates here in the valley, lays its eggs here and is therefore very important for the preservation of its species.
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Marc BODSON
May 10, 2023
Hiking
To be discovered when the butterflies have hatched or during a heat wave. Do not take the many stairs to climb lightly.
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Stefan
September 10, 2026
Hiking
The Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) on Rhodes is a shady forest valley where millions of butterflies (species: Russian Bear) live from June to September. The moths are attracted by the scent of the rare storax trees. An idyllic hiking trail leads over wooden bridges along small streams and waterfalls through the biotope.
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Elevation 330 m
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