The 11th edition of the Lavender Festival is organised in the village of Velo Grablje on 28 - 29 June.
Festival promotes the cultural heritage of the island of Hvar and with the presentation of local products offers numerous exhibitions, workshops and concerts.
Some 5 km from Brusje there is a village Velo Grablje, founded in the 14th century. Stone houses and courtyards still capture your attention with its fascinating architecture, while walking within its narrow streets you will feel the breath of pass times. Today the village is nearly abandoned having but a few permanent villagers, although it was rich and prosperous place, famous for its good wine, lavender and olive oil production. Honey production was well known as well, together with lavender oil being the leading one in Europe of the time.
