12/01/2020
Hvar is world famous for its lavender, which is of the highest quality in the world. Due to its unique climate and year-round sunshine, the lavender grown on Hvar is very sought after. Hvar has been known as the island of lavender for centuries – and with good reason, too! Lavender grows all over the island, providing a beautiful contrast of purple with the azure sea, along with a fragrance that cannot be found anywhere else. Half a century ago, Hvar’s lavender oil accounted for 8% of the world’s total lavender oil production. Since agricultural land has become more valuable as real estate, the production of Hvar’s lavender oil has become very limited, but that’s not to say that the locals don’t grow lavender on every square inch available! Growing lavender on Hvar sounds easy, but the locals have battled the hard limestone for centuries, moving the rock and making as much space as possible to grow their lavender. The best time to see the locals’ hard work flourish is when lavender is in bloom, which is in June and July.
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