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Driving along the road 4 kilometres from Brusje one comes upon Velo Grablje.This village is situated in a valley and is reached by a side road thatbranches off to the right. The settlement dates from 15th and 16th centuries.Above the village there is the little church of Sv. Vid (St. Vitus) (300metres above sea level) which was the patronage of the nobles Gazzari who,together with the Ozoris family, participated in forming the village. Theparish church Sv. Kuzma i Damjan (Sts. Cosmas and Damian) is from the 19thcentury.
Vela Grablje is 11km east of Hvar Town. Once, Grablje was a wealthy place of hardworking people who were known for their high quality wine, honey, olive oil, and were especially famed for their lavender. Now only a handful of people live there. During the summer months, Grablje is surrounded by purple lavender fields and bathed with their fragrant scent , making it a special place not only for tourists but also for the Hvar islanders themselves.
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