Budva charity swim
A charity open‑water swim in Budva covered a 3‑kilometre course in under an hour and raised €1,000 for local causes — small race, big community vibe. (montenegro.news-pravda.com)
The race was the 18th edition of the Humanitarian plivački maraton "Open Water," organized by Sportsko‑rekreativno društvo (SRD) Open Water and moved from March 28 to March 29 because of poor weather conditions. (rtvbudva.me) Swimmers launched from Jaz beach and finished by the Brijeg area near Budva’s Old Town, with organisers routing the event through the Budva riviera aquatorium. (rtvbudva.me) Organisers said proceeds were earmarked for the medical treatment of Budva resident Zoran Kovačević and publicised the fundraising purpose ahead of the swim. (vijesti.me) The SRD Open Water team published a CKB bank account for donations and used the Instagram handle @humanitarian_swimming_marathon to share live updates and logistical information. (rtvbudva.me) After the swimmers finished, the programme moved to the Old Town walls with a music and gastro gathering on the terrace of the MozArt restaurant that organisers promoted as part of the day’s schedule. (rtvbudva.me) The Open Water marathon series has a recent record of larger fundraising totals: the November 2025 edition reported €4,200 raised for other local beneficiaries, underscoring the event’s recurring role in Budva’s charity calendar. (primorski.me)
