Destination Shortlist

Trip window: 15–23 August 2026 | 4 people from Budapest | Last updated: 2026-07-08

All five destinations fully researched and scored. Flight prices confirmed by user. ⚑ marks rows updated with real flight data.

Score comparison

Destination	🏊 Swim	🥾 Hike	🍽 Food	✨ Vibe	☀️ Weather	Total	Budget
Madeira	3.5	5	3.5	4	4.5	20.5	€2,900–4,300 ⚑
Azores	3	4.5	4	4.5	3	19	€4,750–5,500 ⚑
Scotland	1.5	5	2.5	3.5	2.5	15	€2,320–3,900 ⚑
Denmark	3.5	3	4	4.5	4	19	€2,600–3,880 ⚑
Gdańsk area	3.5	2.5	4	3	4	17	€2,090–2,900 ⚑

Destination	Flight	Duration	Per person	×4 total
Gdańsk	Direct	1.5 h	65K HUF	260K HUF
Denmark (CPH)	Direct	2 h	60–80K HUF	240–320K HUF
Scotland (EDI)	Direct	3 h	72–130K HUF	288–520K HUF
Madeira	Indirect	8–14 h	140–200K HUF	560–800K HUF
Azores	Indirect	8–10 h	320–350K HUF	1,280–1,400K HUF

Madeira — Best hiking of the shortlist (levada network + mountain ridges). Lava pools for swimming; Porto Santo ferry adds a sandy beach option. Warm but not hot. ⚑ No direct flight; 8–14h travel, 140–200K HUF/person — pushes budget to the top of the shortlist.
Denmark (Bornholm) — Best vibe and food. Cool climate, sandy Baltic beaches, coastal walks. Weaker on hiking. ⚑ Direct BUD→CPH 2h, 60–80K HUF/person — cheapest flights on the list.
Gdańsk area — Best weather fit for a heat-averse family. Cheapest destination overall. Strong food (Baltic fish). Hiking is the clear weak point. ⚑ Direct BUD→GDN 1.5h, 65K HUF/person — shortest and cheapest flight.
Azores — Most authentic Atlantic island feel. Good food (volcanic cozido). Strong hiking. Weakest weather. ⚑ 320–350K HUF/person, indirect, 8–10h — by far the most expensive on flights, almost double Madeira.
Scotland — Highest hiking ceiling — Cuillin scrambling is in a different league. Cold sea (14–16°C) rules out comfortable swimming. Variable weather. ⚑ Direct BUD→EDI 3h, 72–130K HUF/person — good value for an Atlantic-feeling trip.