Today, trees and weeds grow rampant between the ruins of the abandoned village. But once upon a time, lavender bloomed in the gardens and fields, next to the vines. Beekeepers can harvest several kilos of honey here every year. The neighboring village of Velo Grablje was known far beyond the borders as one of the largest producers of lavender oil. But meanwhile Velo Grablje is almost empty. Few stayed. Many a hiker wonders why people gave up their homes and moved to the coast.

Berti Tudor knows the answer. He is the only one who has come back so far (Konoba Stori Komin). During the summer months, he feeds hungry day-trippers at his family home. He spent his childhood in the village until the family moved to the bay. It was simply easier to live from tourism there than far away in the mountains. 180 people gave up their homes.