Velo Grablje: Hotels and Accommodation

Velo Grablje, also known as Veliko Grablje, preserves archaeological and cultural-historical monuments dating from prehistoric times to the modern era. These include the Church of Saint Vitus, dating from the 9th to the 12th century, as well as the parish church of Saints Cosmas and Damian, rebuilt in 1886 and featuring wall paintings from 1913 and 1914. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Velo Grablje can then continue searching for accommodation.

Culture and Events

The Levande Festival takes place in Velo Grablje. The programme celebrating the lavender tradition combines the lavender harvest with demonstrations of the traditional production of lavender oil, local food, workshops, exhibitions and cultural performances.

Nature and Trails

From Velo Grablje, visitors can walk to nearby Malo Grablje and continue through a canyon towards the shores of Milna. Malo Grablje and Milna are separate settlements.

The rural landscape around Velo Grablje is characterised by stone heaps, olive trees, lavender, rosemary, heather and sage. There are opportunities to walk through these landscapes.

Surroundings

The Spanish Fortress is located in the area surrounding Velo Grablje. Zlatni Rat Beach, Otočić Pokonji Del and Otok Jerolim are also located in the surrounding area.

Odzdrin is located near Velo Grablje.

Velington is located in the wider regional surroundings of Velo Grablje.

Local Produce

The local tradition of Velo Grablje includes producing essential oils from lavender and rosemary, as well as olive oil. Honey is also associated with rosemary, lavender, heather and sage.

Other places in the same destination area include Brusje, Zaraće, Sveta Nedjelja, Milna and Hvar.

For the higher-level travel overview: Općina Hvar.