Near the village of Theologos, 10 km from the airport, you can visit the famous Valley of the Butterflies. This is a rare habitat that hosts the Panaxia Quadripunctaria butterfly (a very rare species found in very few places around the world), which makes its appearance in this unique natural park during the period from mid-June to late September.

The Butterfly Valley belongs administratively to the village of Theologos. It is a small and somewhat dark pine-covered valley crossed by a stream, shady paths, well-shaped ponds and small waterfalls. You can also see wooden bridges at various points on the small river Pelekanos (which crosses the valley) and a restaurant overlooking a waterfall. During your visit, you will notice the gray butterflies sleeping on the shady sides of the tree trunks or around the roots. The sight of the butterfly colony is enchanting in itself, but if the butterflies are awake they form a cloud which is particularly impressive, as it reveals the orange color of their wings.