They say the main season for butterflies is mid June through to the end of September so you should be fine. It's actually quite a shady and scenic walk with or without the butterflies.

I think you're staying in Lindos? If so the easiest way of getting there is by hire car. You can take a bus into Rhodes Town and then back out to the butterflies but a car is much quicker and allows you to check out a bit more of the island.

thats great, thank you. We are planning to hire a car for probably a week so we'll plan to do that then.

The butterflies are well worth a visit just try and time it so you do not get caught up with the coach tours.

thank you! So when would be the best time of day? First thing or last I am guessing.

I am trying to remember our timing last year. Probably visited early afternoon in time to return to the accomodation for a couple of drinks before venturing out for evening meals.

So that would have put it at around 2pm-ish. Most coach trips appear to start around 9 in the morning, stop at the chosen attraction around 11. Herd them all back on again a couple of hours later and drop them off mid to late afternoon.