Top Destinations for Family Vacations in Greece

Greece is a unique travel destination, which is suitable for all, solo travelers, travel couples and for family vacations. The mild climate, high-quality beaches with crystal clear waters to swim in, and a relaxed atmosphere create the ideal conditions to spend your family vacations in Greece.

Family holidays in Greece will bring joy to the whole family. In this beautiful country, you can find beaches for every taste, stay at family-friendly hotels, visit family-oriented tours, swim in the beautiful clear seas, and feel the hospitality of the local culture.

Where to go for Family Vacations in Greece

#Сrete

Crete is one of the best islands to spend your summer family vacations in Greece. On the island, there are several water parks and you will also find the largest aquarium in Europe, as well as family-friendly resorts with sandy beaches and quiet emerald bays. The island of Crete is famous for its excellent and delicious local cuisine with fresh fruits and vegetables grown under the gentle Cretan sun.

The shallow and warm bay of Balos in Crete is a great place for children’s entertainment. The regions of Elounda and Palaiochora are also suitable for a wonderful holiday with children. Elafonisi (an island located close to the southwestern corner of Crete) is another paradise for families with young children. The depth of the sea does not exceed 50 cm, the sand is unusually fine and soft and the waters warm up all summer to tropical values.

In Crete, most hotels offer a wide range of services for tourists with children. Many hotels have children’s towns and mini-clubs, arrange discos for children and provide a special menu.

Top family hotels in Crete: Grecotel, LUX ME White Palace, Grecotel Creta Palace, Grecotel Amirandes, Grecotel Club Marine Palace, Aldemar Royal Mare Luxury Resort

#Corfu

The green island of Corfu is an ideal destination for families with children in many ways. Firstly, it attracts with its unique mild climate and good environmental conditions. Secondly, the atmosphere of the island itself offers a relaxing holiday. Thirdly, Corfu is an island of citrus groves that provide locals and tourists with vitamins all year round.

The most suitable beaches for family vacations are the beaches of Roda with the shallow waters and Agios Gordios beach, surrounded by apartments and taverns. The coast of Paleokastritsa has a beautiful gentle entrance to the sea; here you can relax with your family on any of the six beaches.

Since Corfu, for a long time, has been the top island for family vacations, you will not have any problems to find suitable family hotels. As for leisure activities with children, you can visit water parks or horse farm, known throughout the island.

Top family hotels in Corfu: Grecotel Eva Palace, Grecotel Corfu Imperial, Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa, Grecotel LUX ME Daphnilla Bay

#Naxos

Naxos is one of the leading destinations for family holidays in Greece. Perfectly suitable for families, the island of Naxos offers its guests a lot of various entertainments – from water attractions on the azure sunny coast to cozy and tasty dinners in one of the local taverns. You and your family will enjoy the friendly and hospitable atmosphere of the island, as well as a well-developed infrastructure that will provide the most comfortable and unforgettable vacation!

In Chora, the capital of Naxos, various performances, concerts, and even sports events are regularly held during the summer. Very often, different programs are arranged specially for children, such as drawing, dancing, singing or theater classes.

In Naxos, you can take horse riding lessons, rent a bike and go for a walk along the island’s mountain paths. There is also an amusement park on the island.

As for the island’s hotels, many of them have children’s playgrounds and shallow pools, the special menu, babysitting services and animators, and various competitions and entertainment programs for children.

Top family hotels in Naxos: Iria Beach, Naxos Palace, Naxian Collection.

#Rhodes

Rhodes is one of the most attractive destinations for family holidays in Greece. The island has a wide selection of hotels and beaches, tasty local cuisine and a wonderful climate.

In the west, the island is bordered by the Aegean Sea. It is quite windy here, and the beaches mostly consist of pebbles, therefore a little bit uncomfortable and not really suitable for children. On the east side, the island is washed by the Mediterranean Sea, mainly with sandy and pebble beaches and calm waters, which is perfect for families.

The most famous resorts are Kallithea, Kolymbia, Faliraki, Lindos, which are perfectly suited for family beach vacations. Most of the hotels have big territories, water slides, entertainment programs, tasty corners with children menu, and special family packages.

In Rhodes, you will find a wide variety of entertainment for children. In the Old Town, there is an aquarium, which is worth a visit. The island also has the Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes, which will be very interesting to visit with children. For many years, this hydrobiological station studies the flora and fauna of the underwater world. The island has several interesting entertainment centers, one of the most unusual is the Throne of Helios. Here visitors can in a playful way to get acquainted with the history of Rhodes, where they have access to several interesting attractions, as well as a 9D cinema.

Top family hotels in Rhodes: Electra Palace Resort Rhodes, Atrium Platinum Luxury Resort & Spa, Aldemar Amilia Mare Beach Resort, Esperos Palace Rhodes, Amada Colossos Ultra All-Inclusive Resort, Esperides Beach Resort.

#Athens

Athens is also the ideal place for family vacations in Greece. In addition to over 250 historical monuments and museums, the city offers a huge number of entertainment places for children: a planetarium, a zoo, and a dolphinarium, water parks, an observatory, many amusement parks, and game centers.

In Athens, your children can be highly entertained by learning the history, as the myths of ancient Greece are interesting for both adults and children. By the way, you can enjoy the sights and entertainment of Athens without staying in the center of the city. If you want to relax with your children calmly, choose the quiet destination as Athenian Riviera, where you can stay by the sea and not far from Athens.

It is best to visit Athens for family vacations during spring or autumn when there is no sweltering heat as in summer. One of the best options is to mix your holidays, by combining some days in Athens and the rest you can island-hop to continue and end your holidays in a blast!

Top family hotels in Athens: Electra Palace Athens, Electra Metropolis, Royal Olympic, Grecotel Pallas Athena, Athenian Riviera, the Margi.

If you don’t know where to start planning your family vacations in Greece, which hotel to choose, which excursions to visit and how else to entertain your children on vacation, choose one of the All-Inclusive Greece family holiday packages that suits your family and makes your vacation in Greece unforgettable .

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