Family holidays with children in Greece - attractions and entertainment

Planning a vacation in Greece can be challenging for only one reason. It’s extremely difficult to choose because of a huge number of equally nice places to relax. Calm and peaceful lagoons with shallow sea are suitable for a rest with kids. The resorts of Halkidiki - Sithonia, Kassandra, and Athos - are excellent options. There is also everything for kids in the southern part, on the Peloponnese. Beach weekdays can be diversified with numerous excursions. Thousands of years ago, the civilization was born there. A large number of exhibitions and tours are waiting for tourists on the island of Evia, as well as in the Athenian Riviera. Do not forget about the islands with magnificent landscapes and white beaches. Those are Crete, Corfu, Zakynthos, and Rhodes. Virtually every resort has its own water parks and other entertainment options for kids.

The Greeks are very fond of children, and therefore, you can find a large number of green zones, water parks, and children's museums. One of the largest water parks is located on the island of Crete, near the city of Heraklion. Water Sity occupies a huge area of about 80 thousand square meters. There are more than 30 different rides for children and adults. The territory of the water park is decorated with sculptures reminiscent of ancient works of art. Among the most fascinating rides are bungee jump, cyclones, and water pipes. One of the pools features 1.5-meter waves. The longest river of the water park has a length of almost 400 meters. This is an excellent opportunity to compete with friends. There are several cafes, bars and restaurants at Water Sity, where you can have a snack and rest.

You can look into Aqua Land water park on Corfu. There are dozens of various slides, several swimming pools and an outdoor jacuzzi. Adults like the kamikaze coaster, which is one of the most extreme rides in Greece. A large number of tropical plants grow in the park, so it literally drowns in the picturesque greenery. There is another large water park, WaterLand, in Thessaloniki. There are numerous water slides and rides. Guests can go through an artificial storm in one of the pools, or sit a restaurant or bar. There is also a basketball court, courts for tennis, and a football field. Events with famous Greek performers and thematic performances for children and adults are frequently held there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

There are also many theme parks for children in Greece. One of the most famous is Allou Fun Park. Most of the rides are quite extreme, but all the entertainment options are absolutely safe. You can ride on the largest Ferris wheel in the country, which offers a breathtaking view of Greece. Tourists also visit the roller coaster and carousel, horse racing, and rifle-ranges. It’s also worth to take children to the Zoological Park of Attica. This zoo houses more than 3 000 species of birds and about 300 species of animals. Another large amusement park is located 12 kilometers from the city of Thessaloniki. Magic Park offers its guests 30 different rides, as well as bars and restaurants, and sports fields.

Athens has one of the most fascinating museums for kids - the Children's Museum. The museum hosts a large number of diverse exhibitions, in which younger visitors can take part. For example, they experiment with soap bubbles in the soap room or solve tasks in the Pythagoras room. Athens offer various excursions, where children can learn a lot about Greek history. A large number of museums are located in the city of Thessaloniki. The museum of natural history will introduce the flora and fauna. Many amazing discoveries wait in the museum of photography. The Olympic Museum in the city of Olympia has a large exposition telling about the main sports games in the history of mankind. The museum of wine, which belongs to Koutsoyannopoulos family, is worth visiting on Santorini.