For the second year in a row is being held Camino South IstriaHiking, exploring local traditions and providing authentic experiences with the presentation of a section of the Camino de las Istria section will be held this year. 10. MayThe gathering and registration of registered participants will take place from 9 to 9:30 am in front of the lodge in Mutvoran, from where an organized bus will take participants to the starting point, which is located at the archaeological site of Nezakcij near Valtura.
Route Nesactium – Marčana – Mutvoran takes participants from the ancient archaeological site, through peaceful landscapes suitable for meditative walks, all the way to medieval Mutvorane, a place that, with its sacred heritage, provides a final spiritual rest.
The planned route leads along part of the Camino path in Southern Istria, with a total length of 10,5 kilometers with a height difference of 197 meters. The trail is of easier category., passes through a forest path, mostly on macadam roads. Halfway through, in Marčana, there is a short refreshment stop.
At the end of the route, participants will enjoy a communal meal (maneštra) and socializing, in the true spirit of the Camino tradition - sharing experiences and creating community, just like pilgrims across Europe do.
Camino South Istria is part of the Croatian Camino route, as an integral part of the large European network of pilgrimage routes of St. James. The route through Southern Istria is divided into seven pilgrimage chapters - or seven days of walking, which is enough to experience the rich historical, cultural and especially sacral heritage, surrounded by impressive natural landscapes and unique urban complexes.
The route, as in the rest of Europe, is marked with the recognizable symbol of St. James – a stylized shell (Jacob's cap) in bright yellow on a dark blue background. The total length of the Camino South Istria route is 192 kilometers.
The organizers invite all lovers of nature, history, spirituality and hiking to join them in this special opportunity to explore lesser-known, but extremely valuable parts of Southern Istria. Participation in the Camino South Istria is possible with prior registration via the official website.
