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6- Saimbeyli, Adana
Saimbeyli district of Adana is renowned for hosting approximately 160 of the 412 butterfly species. The project “Discover Your Own Butterfly” supported by Future is in Tourism highlighted the endemic Saimbeyli Blue of the district included among the top 10 butterfly areas in Turkey, and transformed the district into an important niche tourism spot. The project aimed to develop ecotourism through butterfly watching, boost the low levels of income in the district, preserve and enhance the nature and biological diversity, and secure natural park status for the area in the region. The work under the project enabled Obruk Waterfall to secure the status of natural park. Thereby, the future of 161 butterfly species in the region were secured.
Where?
It is 160 km from Adana, 103 km from Kayseri.
When to visit?
The best time is the period from April to September. The best time is late July to early August to watch Saimbeyli Blue.