Hvar Lavender Tour
Description
Enjoy one of the most attractive and easiest hiking route on Hvar, learn everything about Hvar and Mediterranean herbs, visit the old Hvar villages and taste the amazing local food. Highlights • Experience the astonishing nature of the Mediterranean island of Hvar as well as its rich culture and history • Learn everything about the Hvar’s lavender and other Mediterranean aromatic and healing herbs, including how they were used, cultivated, and distilled • Visit the very well-preserved ancient Hvar villages (Malo & Velo Grablje), taste the great local food and wine in a traditional Dalmatian “konoba” • One of the most attractive and easiest Hvar hiking routes
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Itinerary
In small village Velo Grablje you can experience traditional Dalmatian island architecture and the locals famous easy-going way of life as well as to see how was life on Hvar island century ago.
This is one of the most beautiful traditional villages on Hvar that has been preserved in the similar condition from very old times. In this forgotten and magic village where time stopped ticking more than 50 years ago, you can rest a little bit, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and taste the local food and wine.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to take:
- Comfortable walking shoes (please avoid sandals or similar)
- Bottled water
- Sunscreen and cap or hat (the sun can be very strong during hiking)
- Swimming suit (if you plan to swim in Mala Milna)
Reviews(13)
Best of all tours at Hvar. The tour guide, Marko was very informative and smart. I would recommend bringing a backpack because there are essential oils to buy during the tour.
A great way to explore the island off the beaten track, through the lavender fields, through atmospheric abandoned villages and along the coastline back to Hvar. We walked about 15km and I’d classify most of the hike as easy to moderate. Our guide Mario was sensational! So well informed, very patient and loved a good chat:) Thoroughly recommended hike!
Our tour guide Marco was very kind and knowledgeable! Highly recommend this tour when visiting the island of Hvar!
Magical walk from high in Hvar (they drove is to the start) to the sea. Saw lavender and herbs growing in the wild,ate walnuts, fruit from the strawberry tree and fruits from the carob tree. Marco was a fantastic and relaxed guide and knowledgeable about all the local fauna and history. Easily manageable, this is a must for anyone who wants to do more than just sample the food, drink and views that Hvar town has to offer. A truly inspiring walk with a chilled out host, cheers Marco!
I can’t say enough good things about Marko, our guide for this tour. We were expecting to visit a lavender farm but this adventure really is more of a hike. We passed through some small hillside villages in Hvar, including one that was totally abandoned (save for a lovely restaurant/bar where we cooled off and had a drink). Definitely be aware that this is a more strenuous hike, and plan your footwear and hydration needs accordingly. I would do it again, especially for Marko’s expertise and insights on history and local plant life.
A short ride from town took us to an island high spot where we started our easy hike through rock-walled fields, abandoned villages and quaint konobas (open-air tavernas). Our guide Marco pointed out the many flowers (lavender), herbs (rosemary, dill, oregano) and aromatic plants that made each breath feel like aromatic therapy! NOTE: Be sure to wear hiking/closed shoes!
Marko was a great guide. Marko was very knowledgeable about the area and plants. Very informative hike. Beautiful views.
Marco was the best tour guide we could have wished for. He was knowledgeable educated respectful caring and so warm And friendly Nothing was too much trouble. So grateful to have had this experience it was truly amazing. Thank you thank you
Fantastic hiking tour of Hvar's countryside! There was just me and my husband and our guide Josko on our tour hence was very friendly and interesting, without having to slow down for a large group of people. The lavender was beautiful but the trip was much more than this. Josko was a very friendly, interesting and informative guide. He told us about different flowers and herbs and their uses, also about the old villages and about the history of Hvar and Croatia. At the end of the hike we visited a lovely beach for a very refreshing swim
We had an amazing time hiking with Josko. Beautiful views, nice walk. We learned so much about the history of Hvar and Croatia. If you are good hikers and love nature, this is the trip for you. Our highest recommendation: excellent!
