natural wonder
Hvar Lavender Fields
Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia · Europe
Vela Luka is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Blato, 22km from Hvar Lavender Fields.
Vela Luka is a town located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia. With a population of 3,772, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Vela Luka sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vela Luka to your route.
Vela Luka (pronounced [ʋela luka] ) is a small town and the only settlement in the eponymous municipality in Dubrovnik-Neretva County in southern Dalmatia, Croatia. The town is located on the western side of the island of Korčula at the bottom of a wide bay which has many indented coves. Vela Luka developed at theRead more
beginning of the 19th century in a deep sheltered bay. Its name means "big harbour" in Croatian chakavian. Inhabitants of the Island of Korčula and Pelješac often refer to it simply as "Luka" (the port/harbour). It has several hotels and a medical centre called Kalos (for rheumatic disorders and rehabilitation). The inhabitants are farmers, fishermen and workers in tourism. The town also has small industrial plants.
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Vela Luka is located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 42.9633 latitude, 16.7225 longitude.
Vela Luka has a population of approximately 3,772 people, making it a town in Croatia.
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natural wonder
Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Sun-drenched Croatian island with lavender fields, a stunning Venetian-era old town, and some of the best nightlife in the Adriatic.
24 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A distinctive V-shaped pebble spit on Brač island that shifts shape with the wind and currents.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A glamorous Venetian harbour town crowned by a hilltop fortress, gateway to lavender fields and island nightlife.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A walled medieval island town claimed as the birthplace of Marco Polo, with a fishbone street pattern and dense Venetian architecture.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
At 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
36 km · about 40 min drive
beach
A lively coastal resort town set beneath the dramatic Biokovo mountain backdrop with a beautiful horseshoe-shaped harbor and pebble beaches.
44 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
Croatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
50 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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