Summer Holidays to Greece

These resorts combine sandy beaches, shallow water and easy facilities that suit children through the school break.

• Corfu: Corfu has sandy beaches and shallow bays that are gentle for younger children, with Venetian and British-era heritage in Corfu Town to explore on rainy or very hot afternoons. Several UK airports run flights to the island, which keeps the journey simpler for families with young children. The island is green and less arid than many Greek islands, so shade is easier to find. We would place Corfu at the top of the list for families who want calm water and varied days out, the same brief our Cheap Greece Holidays deals are built around.
• Chalkidiki: Chalkidiki is a peninsula in northern Greece with three finger-shaped headlands and sandy beaches that shelve gently into the sea, which suits younger children well. The regional airport is the main access point, so the drive to the resorts is the main travel stage. The water stays shallow for a long way out, giving parents an easy view of play. We recommend Chalkidiki for families with very young children who want a relaxed beach pace, and it is the same brief our Greece Adults Only Holidays deals are built around in reverse, offering a calm, unhurried setting that never feels crowded.
• Naxos: Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades and feels noticeably calmer than the busier islands nearby, with beaches for swimming and hiking routes through the interior. Ferries link the island with the mainland, so families reach it by sea rather than by air. The island's main harbour town has a relaxed pace and a historic Venetian castle that children tend to enjoy. We place Naxos with families who prefer a slower island week over nightlife, the same brief our Greece Last Minute Holidays deals are built around.
• Agios Nikolaos: Agios Nikolaos sits on the eastern side of the Greek island's northern coast, with long sandy beaches nearby, family-friendly hotels and easy access to the sea from the resort area. The island's main airport serves the wider region, and Knossos is about 5 km from the city for a half-day outing with older children. The northern shoreline offers more family facilities than the wilder southern coast. We see this area as the strongest choice for families who want resort comfort with day trips into history. Greece Family Holidays
• Faliraki: Faliraki has sandy beaches and resort facilities close to the sea, with easy access to the medieval Old Town. The island's walled capital is about 15 km away, so a day in the old walled city is a manageable bus ride. Direct flights from UK airports keep the journey straightforward. We recommend this resort to families who want resort convenience alongside a historic town to visit.