35 of 108 destinations scored for hiking are prime in May — 80 or better on conditions alone. Highest: Madeira (98), Sicily (97), Bay of Kotor & the Budva Riviera (96). In April 39 are prime; in June, 25.
Every destination scoring 55 or better for hiking in May, highest first. Ties are listed alphabetically.
Most places have one or two months that are genuinely better — and a booking moment that comes a lot earlier than the trip. I’ll write when one of those is coming up. No schedule, no filler.
Somewhere missing from the list? Write to info@pennyswindow.com and I’ll score it.