Top 5 Destinations for Family Holidays in Greece

1. Athens

Greece’s capital city is a warm and exciting destination, packed with great attractions for families, historic landmarks and exceptional museums.

Nearest Airport: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (AIA) – 33 km from Athens city centre

Top Things to do with Kids:

• Acropolis & Acropolis museum – Explore the impressive ancient ruins, then head to the Museum which runs organised kids’ tours with games and other activities.
  
• Syntagma square and the changing of the guards ceremony – Watch the Greek version of the changing of the guards, ‘tsoliades’, every hour on the hour in front of the parliament building.

• National Park & Royal Garden – Big historic park with native and exotic plants, archeological remains, a children's library and playgrounds.

• Athens Planetarium – One of the largest and most advanced digital planetariums in the world. It offers various shows about astronomy, space and nature (including children’s shows). 

• Happy train - A fun way to see the sights and get around the city with children, the Happy Train allows you to hop on and off as you please and takes about 40 minutes.

2. Rhodes

Rhodes is a great place for family holiday, from its rich history to the beautiful sandy beaches, there is something for the whole family to enjoy.

Nearest Airport: Diagoras International Airport (SNN) – 14 km from capital city.

Top Things to do with Kids:

• Rhodes old town – Visit the Medieval City of Rhodes, a Unesco World Heritage site, and be transported back in time.  

• Valley of the Butterflies – This beautiful nature reserve is located in the northern portion of the island.

• Aquarium of Rhodes Hydrobiological Station HCMR – A research centre, aquarium and museum.

• Faliraki water park - Park offering a variety of water slides, a wave pool and a lazy river.

• Boat tour to Symi island - a little island next to Rhodes, Symi is one of the most picturesque islands of the Dodecanese with colourful buildings and imposing churches. 

3. Corfu

With its beautiful beaches, stunning coastlines and rich cultural heritage, this Greek island is the perfect destination for an unforgettable holiday with the family.  

Nearest Airport: Corfu International Airport (CFU) – 2.7 km from the city centre. 

Top Things to do with Kids:

• Corfu old town – A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the old town is full of charm, history and culture as well as great shops and restaurants

• Canal d’ Amour – An area on Corfu’s northwestern coast with rocky inlets and small bays that are ideal for swimming and snorkelling.

• Aqualand – One of the biggest water parks in the world, Aqualand offers a great combination of fun, thrills and play.

• Corfu Aquarium – Discover local sea life and reptiles from around the world.

• Paxos and Anti-paxos daily cruise – Take a boat trip to visit these two islands, famous for wine and picturesque beaches.

4. Peloponnese region – Mainland Greece 

Mainland Greece is perfect for a road trip with the kids. Explore and see more of the country at your own pace.

Nearest Airports: Kalamata International Airport (KLX) and Athens Airport (AIA) 

Top Things to do with Kids:

• Caves of Diros - Historic caves with small-boat cruises to view stalactites, stalagmites and other formations.

• Lake Doxa - a beautiful man-made lake surrounded by mountains and the perfect spot for a peaceful picnic or boat ride. 

• Monemvasia castle – A medieval fortress city, accessible by a bridge from the mainland, built on the side of a rocky acropolis with a castle at the top.

• Chlemoutsi Castle – A medieval fortress and museum located in the westernmost point of the Peloponnese. 

• Polylimnio Waterfalls - A series of waterfalls with pools and lakes for swimming in. More suitable for older children as it's a 3km hike to the waterfalls.

5. Crete

Full of historical sites with beautiful beaches and coves perfect for snorkelling, Crete is an ideal family holiday destination.

Nearest Airports: Heraklion International Airport- 5km from the city centre or Chania International Airport

Top Things to do with Kids:

• Watercity Waterpark – A massive choice of water games that will keep the whole family entertained.
• CretAquarium – home to 2000 sea animals, including sting rays, turtles and sharks.
• Knossos, the Legendary Palace of King Minos – explore the ruins and learn about the mythical Minotaur.
• Elafonisi Beach – A beautiful kid-friendly beach with shallow warm water.
• Chania Old Town – A very pretty village perfect for lunch and a bit of exploration.