About this place
Marušići is a small Omiš Riviera village set on a steep coastal slope between Mimice and Pisak. The D8 state road crosses its upper edge, while homes, lanes and stairways descend towards the sea; this pronounced change in elevation shapes every stay here. Borak is the best-known beach, reached from the main road by a fenced stairway down the hillside. The shore is predominantly pebbly, with pine trees approaching the water and creating a markedly different atmosphere from Omiš’s broad urban beaches. Borak cove also has a natural spring used by local residents for centuries. Marušići suits visitors seeking swimming and quiet who are comfortable with numerous steps; access to some coves can be demanding for pushchairs and travellers with limited mobility. Vehicle access to the Marušići 2 area runs from the D8 through Put Borka and Pelegrin streets. Natural excursions include Omiš and the Cetina canyon to the west, then Mimice, Pisak and Vruja cove to the east. Planning documents allow up to 50 berths in Marušići’s small sports harbour and 30 in Borak cove, although the village is still experienced primarily from shore and on foot.
Marušići is a small coastal village on the Omiš Riviera, known for its sequence of pebble and rocky coves below the Adriatic Highway. Its lower Borak area occupies a steep slope, so the Marušići 2 planning scheme provides pedestrian links to the maintained beach while vehicle access uses Put Borka and Pelegrin, branching off D8. A protected pine-wood area lies north of Borak beach. Pebble and stone shorelines set among Mediterranean greenery give Marušići a markedly different feel from central Omiš.
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Things to see
The principal local sight is not a building but Borak cove, tucked beneath the steep hillside and reached by a long stairway from the upper village. The Omiš Tourist Board associates Marušići with pebble beaches, pine forest descending to the water and a natural spring used by generations of residents. The spatial plan gives additional protection to the woodland north of Borak’s developed beach and calls for vegetation to be preserved to stabilise the terrain. Remains of the Church of St John are noted in the wider Borak area, but a visit to Marušići is still centred on its coastal landscape rather than a museum collection.
Beaches
Borak is Marušići’s best-known beach, lying at the foot of a fenced stairway descending steeply from the D8. The destination management document identifies it as the village’s principal beach, while the Omiš Tourist Board highlights Marušići’s pebbles, waterside pines and natural spring. Planning rules allow a developed beach here to include showers, changing cabins, toilets, loungers and accessibility equipment, although actual facilities may vary by season and completed works. The numerous steps make Borak better suited to swimmers able to carry their own gear; visitors with pushchairs or limited mobility should choose a more accessible beach elsewhere on the Omiš Riviera.
Bathing water quality nearby
- Marušići · 279 mnot classified · season 2025
- Mimice · 1.8 kmnot classified · season 2025
- Pisak · 2.2 kmexcellent · season 2025
- Njive-Pisak · 2.7 kmnot classified · season 2025
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA); data from Croatian authorities. · bathing water profile
Things to do
Spend the morning at Borak beach, descending its fenced stairway before the sun heats the steep slope. In the cove, look for pine shade and the natural spring associated with this part of Marušići, and bring water shoes for the pebbly shore. Later, return to the D8 and head for Omiš, where a sea-focused day can be paired with a Cetina canyon excursion or a walk through the old town. In the opposite direction, Mimice has Juto and Kutleša beaches, while Vruja cove near Pisak appeals to divers but requires an approach on foot when arriving by car.
Practical information
Practical information
When choosing accommodation in Marušići, check whether it sits above or below D8: the City of Omiš documents distinguish the coastal part below the Adriatic Highway from the area above it. For summer 2026, the county health centre lists a tourist clinic in Omiš at Put Mlija 2, open from 23 June to 15 September on weekdays—morning shifts on odd-numbered dates and afternoon shifts on even-numbered ones. The Borak plan also allows its maintained beach to be equipped with showers, changing cabins, toilets and accessible entry.
Getting there and around
Marušići lies directly on the D8 state road between Omiš and the Makarska coast. The Marušići 2 area is reached from the highway through Put Borka and Pelegrin, after which beach access continues downhill on foot. The City of Omiš lists Promet Makarska and the Ravnički Most–Omiš–Split service among the area’s principal bus links, but travellers should confirm which departures stop in Marušići for their date. Planning allows sports harbours with up to 50 berths in Marušići and 30 in Borak cove, although road arrival remains more practical for most guests staying on the hillside.
Frequently asked questions
How do you reach Borak beach?
A fenced stairway descends from upper Marušići down the steep hillside to the beach.
Is Borak a pebble beach?
Official visitor information characterises Marušići by its pebble beaches and pines descending to the sea.
Is there a spring in Borak cove?
Yes. The Omiš Tourist Board records a natural spring used by local residents for centuries.
Is Marušići practical with a pushchair?
The steep hillside and numerous steps to Borak can make pushchairs difficult, so check the exact access to both accommodation and beach before booking.
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Photo credits
- Marušići, Omiš, Zadvarje — Mario Žamić · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Pisak — Martinnw · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
- Mimice — d.graso · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Apartmeni Klenovica.eu — Apartmani Klenovica.eu · courtesy of the property owner
- Split — dronepicr · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
