Parco della Lavanda
Mountain lavender farm at Campotenese, open daily June through August with free 40-minute guided tours and a garden of dozens of lavender varieties.
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❄️ Off season · back in JuneUpdated October 17
About Parco della Lavanda
Parco della Lavanda sits on the high Campotenese plateau in northern Calabria, about 2 km from the Campotenese exit of the A2 motorway. Its botanical garden holds dozens of English lavenders and lavandins side by side, and the farm distills its own oils, including the Loricanda line of body care. The bloom here runs late because of the altitude: roughly June 20 to August 20.
In 2026 the park was open every day from June 1 to August 31, 8:30 AM to 1 PM and 3:30 to 8 PM, for a €2 ticket, with children up to 14 free. Free guided tours of about 40 minutes leave three times each morning and three times each afternoon, and during the bloom you can watch the farm's normal harvest and processing work. Groups of more than 15 should book.
Children's workshops run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and afternoons from mid-June to late August (€5 in 2026): kids either take a lavender cutting or make a scented lavender chalk. Rules are strict to protect the rows: no picking, no lying or jumping in the plants, and no food or picnics anywhere in the park or parking area. Professional and pre-wedding photo shoots pay a €25 fee.
The shop sells essential oils of true lavender and lavandin, hydrosol, creams, lip balm, an eau de parfum, home scents and lavender food items. Outside summer the farm keeps short weekday morning hours from late September through May.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- about June 20 to August 20
- Visiting
- Open daily in summer with a small ticket and free guided tours at set times; kids' workshops twice a week; no flower picking.
From the farm shop
- True lavender and lavandin essential oils
- Lavender hydrosol
- Loricanda creams and body care
- Lip balm
- Eau de parfum
- Home scents and gift boxes
- Lavender food items
What to do
- Join a free 40-minute guided tour, June through August
- Compare dozens of lavender varieties in the botanical garden
- Watch harvest and processing during the June 20–August 20 bloom
- Book kids into a lavender cutting or chalk-making workshop on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Buy lavender and lavandin essential oils and Loricanda body care
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open daily June 1–August 31; bloom about June 20–August 20
- Hours
- 2026 summer season: daily 8:30 AM–1 PM and 3:30–8 PM (June 1–August 31); late September–May: Mon and Wed 9–1, Tue and Thu 9–5
- Admission
- €2 per person in 2026; children up to 14 free
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Reservations
- Walk-in; booking needed only for groups over 15
Tips for your visit
- Guided tours start at 9:00, 10:15 and 11:25 AM and 4:00, 5:15 and 6:25 PM
- No food or picnics are allowed in the park or parking area, so eat before or after
- Bees are everywhere in bloom; take care if you have allergies
- Parking is free, on a municipal road also used by farm vehicles
Getting there
- Address: Contrada Barbalonga, 99, Località Campotenese, Morano Calabro, Calabria 87016
- Phone: +39 328 009 8630
- Website: parcodellalavanda.it
Questions
How much does it cost to visit?
€2 per person in 2026, with children up to 14 free; guided tours are included at no charge.
Can I pick lavender?
No. Picking flowers from any plant is not allowed.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, on a leash.
When does the lavender bloom?
Roughly June 20 to August 20, later than lowland farms because of the altitude.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
