Crete with your family: practical guide

• Capital city: Héraklion
• Language: Greek
• Currency: Euro
• Political regime: Unitary parliamentary republic
• Country: Greece

• Thanks to its exceptional geographical location, the island enjoys a hot and dry summer, and a rather mild winter. From March, the first tourists enjoy a beautiful blue sky and warm winds straight from the African continent.

• If you are traveling with a baby who is only a few months old, spring seems to be the ideal season to enjoy the Cretan sun safely, with the thermometer showing nearly 30°C (86°F) in high season.

Discover an unforgettable family vacation in Greece, one of Europe’s most popular destinations. With its perfect blend of sunshine, fascinating culture and breathtaking scenery, Greece offers a unique experience for parents and children alike. Whether you want to relax on golden sandy beaches, explore iconic ancient sites such as the Acropolis in Athens or venture to charming coastal villages, Greece has it all.

• Carved from valleys and hills, the arid lands of the peninsula are home to Mediterranean flora and wildlife. Through the mountainous island, one crosses the road of goats and donkeys which circulate freely between the pine forests and the olive groves. These unexpected encounters are very entertaining for toddlers, especially when families leave Kissamos beach to get back to their car and find that a goat has fallen asleep on the burning roof of the vehicle. Take full advantage of this sociability with the animals that are accustomed to the presence of travelers and are easily approached, perhaps you can share a snack with them…

• If you want to offer an unforgettable experience to your children, Little Guest (luxury hotels collection for families) advise you to take a detour to the self-sufficient and productive organic farm Kamihis. Located south of Heraklion, on the heights of Zaros, this family home is managed by Michalis and Katerina, a nice Cretan couple who shares his passion for agriculture and local crafts. For a few hours, your toddler can enjoy time with the geese, rabbits, and piglets while Mom and Dad enjoy wine and feta puff pastries.

• With its shoreline of turquoise and translucent waters, Crete is also a perfect playground for your apprentice Olympic swimmers. Not to be missed: the Balos lagoon, a peaceful and serene place.

• Known as a mythical place, the beautiful beach of Elafonissi spread out amazing pink sand in the western part of the island, in the district of Chania.

Advice: The most beautiful beaches on the island are generally difficult to access. Once near the site, parents are advised to leave the stroller in the car and walk on the trails with a baby carrier.

The island is full of resorts entirely dedicated to families, the most popular of which is the Star Beach Water aquapark (noted 4,5/5 on Tripadvisor) where every summer, there are fun water activities (jet ski, parasailing, water skiing) while toddlers can be carried by the current of the wild river into the arms of Mom or Dad. For families in search of intimacy, win the coast of Heraklion and negotiate the rental of a catamaran or a yacht! This could be a perfect opportunity to escape to the sea with family and deepen the technique of snorkeling your elders.