The Tradition of Family Vacations in Greece

Create a Tradition of Traveling with Family

A SUNNY SUMMER WITHOUT AFFECTING THE FAMILY BUDGET

A family trip to Crete is beautiful, vibrant, suitable for everyone, and very affordable. Need proof? Voilà! Here’s a selection of excellent hotels where grandparents will be comfortable, and kids will have a blast. 

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FAMILY TRAVEL – A TRADITION THAT UNITES GENERATIONS

The kids are already on holiday, the holiday season at work is approaching, and grandparents are eager to spend more time with their loved ones. Now is the perfect time for everyone to gather and head to the sea. Relaxation, health, and quality time with family – what could be better? The tranquil atmosphere of Crete makes this easier than ever. Try it once, and you'll want to turn such trips into a family tradition.

Each trip will be a special story in the family's photo album, different from the ones before or after. Don’t think it’s possible in one country? With such a wide variety of landscapes and activities as in Greece, it sure is! You can even create a tradition of learning a new craft together every year, exploring a different wine region, or choosing a favorite mythical character and searching for its traces.

Family Relaxation on Preveli Beach

Is a beach holiday boring? Not with this company and not in Rethymno. First, explore every corner of the labyrinth of historic streets in the Old Town, then head to the south coast to:

• Teach the little ones to swim and float on playful waves;
• Build the tallest sandcastle on the beach;
• Jump off an inflatable mattress into the clear waters of the Libyan Sea;
• Read favourite books in the sun and then tell each other stories from them;
• Play hide and seek in Crete’s second-largest palm grove – Theofrasta.

Adventures in Lassithi

This day will probably be the source of most of the stories for the whole family for a long time. The kids will boast at school, parents will tell friends and colleagues, and grandparents will share with neighbours during evening chats about how they:

• Wandered through Crete’s largest cave in search of the place where Zeus was born;
• Followed the mythical Minotaur's tracks in the Knossos Palace;
• Tasted moussaka, kleftiko, and souvlaki in a local tavern;
• Made a souvenir from Greek clay with their own hands.

Family Safari

We know that family outings are always special, even more so when it’s a jeep safari in the Greek mountainous nature. 

Get ready to:

• Catch the wind with your hands while speeding along,
• Sing favourite songs in chorus,
• Discover incredible landscapes of Crete around every turn,
• Shout "Kalimera!" to local shepherds,
• Watch a golden eagle hunt for its prey,
• Have a picnic in the fresh air and eagerly share your emotions.

Adrenaline at Watercity

We know the perfect place to escape the summer heat, one that will delight both grandparents and grandchildren. Of course, we’re talking about one of Crete’s largest water parks. Some will immediately dash to splash in the pools, others will relax in the jacuzzi... Who in the family will be the bravest and conquer the tallest slide first?

Sailing into the Sea

How about a tradition of celebrating each family trip with a small cruise on a white yacht? Surrounded by the turquoise sea and your loved ones. What more do you need to enjoy life fully on this journey? Perhaps just a delicious Greek lunch. And that will be there too.