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Travel with Children
Greece doesn't cater to kids in the way that some countries do - you won't
find endless theme parks and children's menus. Instead, children are
simply welcomed and included wherever you go. Greeks will generally
make a fuss over your kids, who may find themselves receiving many
small gifts and treats. Children are actively encouraged to join in most ex-
periences, and teaching them a few Greek words will make them even
more appreciated.
Best Regions for Kids
Athens
With ruins to clamber over, plus museums and child-geared sights to explore, Athens
is great for kids. You'll also find big parks and gardens, a variety of cuisines and
family-friendly hotels.
Crete
The island's beaches are long and sandy, Knossos ignites kids' imaginations, and you
can explore from a single base, sidestepping the need to pack up and move around.
Dodecanese
The magical forts and castles, glorious beaches, laid-back islands, and speedy cata-
marans linking the Dodecanese daily make it ideal for families. And the Italian influen-
ce means an abundance of kid-friendly pasta dishes.
Northern Greece
Offers slightly lower summertime temperatures, Ottoman patisseries and Halkidiki's
beaches. Laid-back Ioannina makes a great base and Parga is popular with families.
Sithonia is less crowded but also less family friendly than the rest of Halkidiki.
