Despite a popular cliché, lavender fields are no longer an exclusive feature of the French region of Provence. Here’s where the fans of colorful blooms can find lavender fields in Spain.
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Where to find lavender fields in Spain
Does Spain have lavender fields?
Spain has beautiful lavender fields, particularly in the region of Castile-La Mancha. The most famous lavender fields are located in Brihuega, a small town on the road between Madrid and Barcelona.
Why do humans like lavender?
While not everyone loves lavender, its smell is one of my favorites for travel beauty essentials. Famous for its anxiolytic properties, lavender has been used in aromatherapy for centuries to reduce stress, anxiety, and promote relaxation and better sleep. Smelling lavender calms the mind and lifts the spirit. When it comes to lavender fields, people are naturally attracted to such scenic beauty, which evokes a sense of tranquility and peace.
No wonder I’ve wanted to experience the lavender blooming fields for years. However, my road trip to the South of France happened in May, and it was not lavender season. Spain, on the other hand, is a perfect setting for me year-round, as I travel here nonstop, so it’s easier to explore the local lavender fields.

Where to enjoy lavender in Spain?
1. Brihuega, Guadalajara
Brihuega is located in the region of Guadalajara, just a 1-hour drive from Madrid, making it a popular day trip from the Spanish capital. July is considered the peak bloom season for lavender, and it’s also when the local Lavender Festival takes place. However, I had the chance to visit during a Madrid road trip at the beginning of August, and the fields were still in great condition. I stopped to take pictures on the road, 8 km before reaching Brihuega, and there was no one around. For better lighting, I suggest visiting early in the morning (8 a.m.) or just before sunset. We visited around 10 a.m., and honestly, the lighting could have been better.
2. El Bierzo, Castile-Leon
Castile-Leon is the third-largest lavender-producing region in Spain, with 148 hectares of lavender spread across the provinces of Palencia and Valladolid. Tiedra, in the province of Valladolid, is a lesser-known destination to enjoy lavender fields in Spain. As you approach this small town from the A6 road, you’ll discover beautiful lavender fields. In Tiedra, you can also visit a small lavender museum, the Centro de la Interpretacion de la Lavanda, and even enjoy a local hike, the Ruta de las Fuentes.
3. Ossa de Montiel, Castile-La Mancha
Castile-La Mancha is one of the key regions for the Spanish lavender industry. However, Ossa de Montiel came onto my radar purely by accident. While road tripping along the famous Don Quixote Route in Spain, the hosts at one of the local homestays told us about a lavender distillery and the nearby fields. The place is called Peñarrubia del Alto Guardiana and it is a small family-owned company. Besides visiting the fields, you can also purchase some local eco-friendly products.
4. Moratalla, Murcia
Campo de San Juan in the region of Moratalla, Murcia, is another spot lavender lovers shouldn’t miss. It’s also one of the lavender fields in Spain I still haven’t visited myself, as my last trip to Murcia took place in December.
Map of lavender fields in Spain
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I have always wanted to visit a lavender field! The one you found looks beautiful and lavender is one of my favorite scents too. I’ll definitely keep these in mind if I ever travel to Spain!
x Kara
Spain is quite high on our travel list and we plan to visit in the next couple of years. I absolutely adore lavender, so I will be bookmarking this post for sure.
Oh wow, this looks amazing. I love the aroma of lavender and it’s such a beautiful flower.
So jealous! I would love to find lavender fields locally. I’m not sure we have them here.
I have never visited a lavender field. We used to have one lavender bush in our yard, I can only imagine what a field of them would smell like.
I want to visit Lavender Fields in Spain! It looks so amazing! I love your photos.
I would love to visit lavender fields! I didn’t know that Spain produced lavender. We will have to make the trip to see it all!
I would love to go to Spain someday. I bet the lavender fields are beautiful!
I have never been to one. To walk through a Lavender field must be a one of a kind experience! It is one of my favorite scents! I have yet to visit Spain, and if I do, I will make sure I venture out to these lavender fields!
These fields are straight out of a magazine! I am so glad you shared this with us!
I would probably stay there for a long time if I was there. The lavender field looks absolutely amazing and I bet it smells nice there too.
Lavender fields are such a small wonder of the world in my humble opinion. Lavender smells wonderful and looks absolutely amazing. Thanks for your photos – I love them!
I went to the Lavender Festival in Brihuega last year and loved the experience!
I’m from Leon but I had no idea there are lavender fields in El Bierzo as well!
How nice! I can never have enough of lavender, and the fields just look beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing
Amazing ! Such an interesting article. I would love to visit lavender fields one day.
xx
Margot
I seriously need to visit Spain someday! I would love to visit the lavender fields!
Amazing place. I would like to go there.
Love
I love Spain and really want to return – especially to see these lavender fields! I didn’t realise there were so many.
Have a great week 🙂
Amy x
How beautiful. Yes France is not the only place with lavender fields. We have them here too. Love the photos!
Allie of
So beautiful..
This is absolutely beautiful! I can only image the amazing scents! Lavender is my favorite. What a great share. Thank you!