Hvar Lavender Fields (Velo Grablje)
Velo Grablje
Stone-walled terraces and old villages on Hvar's central plateau. Lavender blooms from June to July, and the village of Velo Grablje holds a lavender festival.
Hvar is known as the "Lavender Island". Lavender is grown on stone-walled terraces across the central plateau, and in the mid-20th century the island was an important source of lavender oil in Europe. The most famous spot is Velo Grablje, about 8 km northeast of Hvar Town. This half-abandoned stone village holds a lavender festival every early July, with displays of essential oil distillation and a local market. The area around Brusje also has lavender fields. The peak bloom runs from late June to mid-July. You'll need a rental car, a scooter or a small group tour to get there, and the roads are narrow with many bends.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Malo Grablje
- Dubovica Beach
- Milna, Hvar
- Tvrdalj Castle, Stari Grad
- Sveta Nedjelja
- Sveti Nikola Peak
- Fort Napoleon, Hvar
- Franciscan Monastery, Hvar