Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ilies and these places are generally set up to cater to kids with childcare options, adjoin-
ing rooms, paddling pools, cots and highchairs.
Safety
Greece is a safe and easy place to travel with children. Greek children are given a huge
amount of freedom and can often be seen playing in squares and playgrounds late into
the night. Nevertheless, it's wise to be extra vigilant with children when travelling, and to
ensure they always know where to go and who to approach for help. This is especially
true on beaches or playgrounds where it's easy for children to become disoriented. It's
also prudent not to have your children use bags, clothing, towels etc with their name or
personal information (such as national flag) stitched onto them; this kind of information
could be used by potential predators.
Dangers children are far more likely to encounter are heat stroke, water-borne bugs
and illness, mosquito bites, and cuts and scrapes from climbing around on ancient ruins
and crumbling castles. Most islands have a clinic of some sort, although hours may be ir-
regular so it's handy to carry a first-aid kid with basic medicine and bandages.
Children's Highlights
Keep Busy
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Boat trips
Whether it's zipping over the sea in a catamaran, bobbing up and down in a
fishing boat or sailing on a day trip to a secluded bay.
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Kayaking
Paddle alongside dolphins and visit pirate coves off Kefallonia.
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Beach time
Jump waves, build sandcastles and snorkel.
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Cycling
Use pedal-power along the flat, bike-friendly roads of Kos.
Explore
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Acropolis
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The home of the Greek gods is perfect for exploring early in the
day.
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Medieval castles
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) The island of Rhodes is packed with crumbling castles
perched on cliffs above the sea; perfect for climbing and make-believe.
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Knossos
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Young imaginations go into overdrive when let loose in this
labyrinth.
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Nisyros' volcano
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) See it hiss and hear it bubble.
