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8 Best Family Resorts in Greece for a Picture Perfect Family Vacation

Vacation time is the best time of the year, but only if everyone can spend it as they please.

When planning a family vacation, it’s not easy to reconcile everyone’s preferences.

I’m sure you know exactly what I’m talking about: Mom and Dad desperately need rest, but the little rascals want nothing more than to build sand castles all day long and explore the kids’ club with other tiny guests. Older kids, meanwhile, are looking to spend the day whizzing down a water slide. A bit of family time would be nice, but you can’t spend 24 hours together without going crazy — and that’s the last thing you should have to worry about during a family vacation.

To make planning your very own dream vacation a bit easier, I recommend you book a family resort in Greece. Ancient temples, long sandy beaches, sun, and warm hospitality — what else could you possibly want? So choose one of these eight incredible family resorts and hotels in Greece and start making some memories.

Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort | Crete

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The Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort is nestled into a quiet neighborhood on the northern coast of the Greek island of Crete. It’s just a few minutes walk from dreamy bays and stunning beaches. The more than 260 residential units offer space for even the largest of families — the ideal surroundings for a successful family vacation.

Hotel Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort

Gouves
8.0 Very good (4395 reviews)

Georgioupolis Resort | Crete

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The well-maintained family hotel Georgiopoulis Resort is situated only 820 feet from one of Europe’s longest sandy beaches. The spacious family rooms with their views of the mountains, the sea, and the gardens are guaranteed to offer you unparalleled feel-good moments.

Lyttos Beach Hotel | Crete

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Imagine just heading for the sun with your whole gang and leaving your gray everyday life behind; exploring a new area and letting yourself be carried away by the southern flair. If that’s your thing, the Lyttos Beach Hotel on Crete is a great match.

Lyttos Beach

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Chersonissos
9.4 Excellent (7854 reviews)

Blue Dolphin | Chalkidiki

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Chalkidiki, here we come! The Blue Dolphin Hotel is ready to welcome you to its beautiful grounds surrounded by idyllic bays and a sandy, pebble beach. Treat yourself to a well-deserved break in a comfortable family room with direct access to the garden and enjoy an extravagant Greek family vacation.

Blue Dolphin

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Metamorfosis - Halkidiki
8.5 Excellent (1531 reviews)

Eagles Palace | Chalkidiki

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Imagine a turquoise sea, lots of action on the water with your loved ones, and the sweet bliss of pure relaxation. Sound good? Then the five-star hotel Eagles Palace in Chalkidiki, also known as “secret Heaven on Earth,” is just what you’re looking for.

Eagles Palace

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Ouranoupolis
8.5 Excellent (693 reviews)

Louis Colossos Beach | Rhodes

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The Louis Colossos Beach is all about entertainment, wellbeing, and sports, so get packing for an exciting family vacation on Rhodes!

Amada Colossos Resort

Faliraki
8.3 Very good (1663 reviews)

Royal & Imperial Belvedere | Crete

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If you’re looking for a resort that specializes in families with young children, then the Royal & Imperial Belvedere on Crete is where you need to go for your next family vacation. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more family-friendly hotel, be it the rooms, the pool area, or the leisure activities — everything is geared towards the youngest guests.

Hotel Royal & Imperial Belvedere

Chersonissos
8.3 Very good (3789 reviews)

Grecotel Olympia Oasis | Peloponnese

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A vacation in this family oasis would have surely attracted the envy of the Greek gods. On grounds spanning 500 hectares, the Grecotel Olympia Oasis sits directly on a mile-long, gently sloping sandy beach. It also offers summer, sun, and lots of fun for old and young.

Hotel Grecotel Olympia Oasis & Aqua Park

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Kastro
8.5 Excellent (824 reviews)