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Nature-lovers flock to fields of fragrant lavender located in Edirne and Tekirdağ to take photo

Fields of fragrant lavender herald the arrival of summer in northwestern Turkey's Tekirdağ and Edirne provinces.

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Nature-lovers flock to fields of fragrant lavender located in Edirne and Tekirdağ to take photo

She and other visitors wander the paths between the flowers wearing masks to protect against the coronavirus.

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Nature-lovers flock to fields of fragrant lavender located in Edirne and Tekirdağ to take photo

Özen said she stayed home most of the time during the pandemic and continues to take measures to protect against the virus during the normalization process.

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Nature-lovers flock to fields of fragrant lavender located in Edirne and Tekirdağ to take photo

Erdi Keskin, another newcomer to the region, said the lavender fields form a natural studio for photography.

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Nature-lovers flock to fields of fragrant lavender located in Edirne and Tekirdağ to take photo

"We just discovered this place, and it's a great place," he said. "We are very happy to immortalize this beauty."

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Nature-lovers flock to fields of fragrant lavender located in Edirne and Tekirdağ to take photo

With the fields in full bloom, the harvest of the lavender for essential oil will begin in the coming days.

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Nature-lovers flock to fields of fragrant lavender located in Edirne and Tekirdağ to take photo

Lavender essential oil has an important place in Turkey's pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries and is a significant source of revenue.

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Nature-lovers flock to fields of fragrant lavender located in Edirne and Tekirdağ to take photo

Other products produced from the lavender fields include lavender honey and lavender tea.