u/Regular_Current3982

Hi guys! In July I am doing a month-long solo trip before my semester abroad begins. I would love to visit Italy (some places I saved: Ortigia Sicily, Verona, Dolomites for day hikes) but I've heard Italy and France are terrible to go in August (weather, crowded). I'm thinking to make some weekend trips during the semester so I can experience Italy in the best weather. So, where are the best places to visit Europe in August? My current itinerary looks like:

* 4 nights in Lisbon

* 3 nights in Porto

* 4 nights in Madrid

I still have two weeks before moving into my dorm after Madrid. I would love to visit some beachy places to relax, I don't mind a hike either. I like most things except big crowds of sweaty people in the heat.