Six great holidays in Greece that the whole family will love

GREECE is the perfect destination for family getaways.

However, as any parent knows, it can be tricky to get the balance of a family holiday right: tots need to paddle in calm waters beside clean beaches with handy facilities; teens want activities and adventure; mums and dads long for quality time, spa pampering and maybe the chance of a date night.

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Luckily Jet2holidays, the UK’s No 1 tour operator to Greece (in fact, it’s the UK’s largest tour operator, period) offers a range of centrally located accommodation in the most popular resorts and islands, along with packages across all budgets and interests. And that means finding something to suit all of the family will be a doddle.

So why not book a stay in one of the following six dazzling Greek destinations with Which? Travel Brand of the Year Jet2holidays this summer?

From idyllic islands with toddler-friendly beaches to atmospheric archipelagos full of history and great food, Jet2holidays can bag you a Greek family holiday you’ll be talking about for years.

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RHODES

For time travellers and nature lovers

From the cobbled streets and medieval buildings of the main city’s Old Town to lovely Lindos’s bougainvillea-shaded alleys and ancient acropolis, the island of Rhodes is an open-air museum just waiting to be explored. But that doesn’t mean this Dodecanese wonder is stuck in the past. Beyond those age-old ruins, there are modern delights – state-of-the-art waterparks, lively nightlife, stylish all-inclusive resorts – that are sure to keep families entertained

Don’t miss: The high-speed slides or relaxing rapids at Faliraki Waterpark.

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CRETE

Lush, lovely and lip-smackingly good

Whether it’s hiking Samaria, one of Europe’s longest gorges, or exploring Knossos, home of the legendary Minotaur, active families will have a ball on Greece’s largest island.

The pink sand beaches of Elafonisi and Gramvousa are perfect for preschoolers while older family members will enjoy nipping across sparkling seas by local ferry to visit Leper Island (Spinalonga).

Icing on the cake? Crete’s cuisine is a shining example of the healthy Mediterranean diet, so expect delicious fresh dishes – but you can also enjoy sweet treats such as the divine custard-filled pastry bougatsa.

Don’t miss: Making some new four-legged friends at Agia Marina Donkey Rescue in Moires.

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ZANTE

Idyllic Ionian isle of fun in the sun

Although famed for its buzzing Laganas beach strip lined with bars and tavernas, Zante has plenty more to offer.

Water babes will love snorkelling in mirror-clear seas, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking into hidden coves or spending the day sailing.

Away from the water, saddle up and explore on a leisurely sunset horse ride, take a wind-in-your-hair trip on the Trainaki (a little road train) or hire a car and drive into the interior to discover charming traditional villages.

Don’t miss: A trip out to Marathonisi Island to spot endangered loggerhead sea turtles.

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CORFU

The family favourite

With bleach-blond beaches, authentic tavernas and a Unesco-listed old town, Corfu really does offer something for everyone.

Toddlers will love watching the animatronic figures at Casa Parlante history museum or riding the island’s miniature wooden train.

Teens can try their hand at some of Corfu’s exhilarating watersports.

Parents will probably want to chill with an ice-cold Corfu Beer in one of the island’s vine-shaded beach tavernas.

Don’t miss: A Durrells tour to see where the hit TV series was filmed.

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HALKIDIKI

Sanctuary for taking it easy on the mainland

From the calm waters of Lagonisi to Xenia’s silky sands, Halkidiki’s three-pronged peninsula is littered with lovely beaches.

Whether it’s snorkelling with exotic fish or taking a boat ride to see Mount Athos’s Byzantine monasteries, there’s plenty to do on the water.

With Jet2holidays offering a raft of family-friendly hotels to choose from, this pristine peninsula – just an hour’s drive from Greece’s second city Thessaloniki – allows you to be as active or lazy as you like.

Don’t miss: Lazing on the sugar-white sands of Kavourotripes Beach.

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KOS

Dodecanese hotspot for adventurers

Fans of outdoor fun will be thrilled by the range of activities to be enjoyed on Kos, the island where the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, was born.

From hunting through the Old Town’s shop-lined maze of streets on a self-guided scavenger tour to roaring out with a jeep safari on the rugged slopes of Mount Dikaios, there’s no time to get bored here.

This stimulating island also has a string of beautiful beaches where intrepid families can recover from their exertions.

Don’t miss: Unwinding in hot springs at Therma Beach.

Jet2holidays makes it easy for you to explore up to 19 Greek destinations, and there’s a choice of 11 UK airports to depart from.

With accommodation, return flights, transfers and 22kg baggage wrapped up into an ABTA and ATOL-protected package, you can jet off knowing everything’s taken care of.  

There are thousands of two to five-star hotels to choose from, along with a variety of board options that range from self catering to all-inclusive plus. Not to mention family-friendly deals with free child place holidays*. 

You can secure your ideal holiday with a minimal £60pp deposit* and spread the remaining cost with the handy Pay Monthly* service.

Enjoy peace of mind knowing you’re booking with the Which Travel Brand of the Year 2023 and Tripadvisor’s Best Airline – UK.

Book your perfect break in Greece now at jet2holidays.com

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