The
historical path from Omišalj to Dobrinj is largely surrounded by dry stone
landscapes that have remained untouched for centuries. In this area, besides
certain typical features such as drmuni (groves surrounded by dry stone walls)
and mrgari and mošune (ancient dry stone shepherd structures), there are also
the scattered ruins of several villages and their churches. These villages date
to the late 15th century, when the Prince of Krk John VII the Younger (Ivan
VII. Mlađi) brought migrant farmers to the outskirts of the historic Omišalj
area. These newcomers were from the mainland and were called Vlachs by the
inhabitants of the island. This move sparked protests among the indigenous
people of Omišalj.