In the morning of the sixth stage of the Camino we reached the section between Marčana and Mutvoran. Although not many people live in Mutvoran today, this settlement had an extremely rich past, as can be seen from the remains of prehistoric and medieval castle walls, a lodge with a bestiary, as well as the Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene. This tame but sparsely populated region offers endless moments of peace and time to enjoy the landscape and the silence. Following the local road, in such a serene mood, we move slowly towards the east of the Istrian peninsula, passing through the village of Cokuni and further, all the way to the village of Krnica, a place at the crossroads. Krnica is located on a hill above the sea, surrounded by forests, pastures and vineyards with a beautiful view of Kvarner. A 2.5-kilometre long road through a pine forest leads to the port and fishing village of the Port of Krnica with wooden boats, fishing nets and stone houses. Unspoiled nature, crystal clear sea and rocky beaches beckon, but the journey must continue.

After visiting the Church of St. Rocco and small churches dedicated to St. Joseph and St. Valentine, from Krnica we continue even further to the east, enjoying the unreal natural beauty. We deviate a little from the trail to visit the Church of St. Theodore, but soon we return to it and continue on our way to Rakalj. In this picturesque village with a rich past, you will discover an incredible wealth of historical and cultural events preserved in time. This is the birthplace of one of the most prolific Istrian writers, Mate Balota. We visit the nearby Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is located in the local cemetery.

We continue our journey down the meandering road towards the sea. These slopes of the Istrian coast offer the most spectacular views. The landscape, almost bare due to the unpredictable climate and strong winds, provides an incredible view of Kvarner and the endless blue sea. Walking through this rocky area, we are still aware of its pristine beauty, the struggle for every strand of grass and every stubborn bush in the “sea” of rocks. The “hard rock”, as the local people would say, strengthened the mentality of the population of this region and made them persistent and hardworking. In this mood, we arrive at the site of the Church of St. Agnes, a small chapel dating back to the end of the 15th century, sheltered by trees, on a beautiful spot above Cape Mikula (St.  Nicholas) with a view of the Raša Bay, which welcomes us, peaceful and serene in unreal and timeless silence. Right next to it are the ruins of the old castle in Stari Rakalj, and it is here that we end our 25-kilometre section on the sixth day of Camino South Istria.