Evaluation Criteria
Scoring dimensions
- 🏊 Ocean swimming — Can you comfortably get into the sea? Includes natural lava pools, tidal pools, sheltered bays, and lido complexes — not just sandy beaches. Cold water is acceptable.
- 🥾 Hiking — Availability and quality of day hikes. Calibrated for a family of four experienced hikers who enjoy genuine challenge and elevation.
- 🍽 Food — Local cuisine quality and authenticity; good market and restaurant options; value for money.
- ✨ Vibe — Authentic local character; not overtouristed or resort-bubble feel. Does the place have an identity of its own?
- ☀️ Weather — Ideally sunny and not too hot in August. The family prefers cooler climates — oppressive heat is a negative, not a positive.
Budget framework
A rough budget is produced for each destination, covering 4 people for ~7 days (one home base, apartment or rental house):
- Return flights from Budapest (now using real confirmed prices where available)
- Accommodation (7 nights)
- Car rental if needed
- Daily food (self-catering + 1 restaurant meal per day)
- Miscellaneous (day trips, entry fees, etc.)
- Rough total
All budget figures are estimates except flights, which have been confirmed by the user via direct search.