It’s that time of the year when the thought of summer holidays starts buzzing in our minds, especially for those who need to plan the most carefree and fun escape with their little ones. Options are numerous but we all know that Greece is among the top destinations for family holidays as it perfectly combines sunkissed coasts, safe waters, fully organized resorts, lots of infrastructure and countless activities for both grownups and children.

For all of you, The Greek Villas’ team have consolidated their expert suggestions for the most memorable family holidays in Greece as well as the most sublime, luxury villas in Greece.

Crete

The queen of southern Greece is a place of untamed beauty hiding some of the country’s most beautiful spots in every corner. A hospitable and diverse place of utter natural splendour and scrumptious gastronomy, Crete is laced with countless beaches and coves for all tastes: from fully organized coasts within large settlements and towns to secluded bays where the earth meets the sky, this is an island that thrives with options that can be never exhausted. Especially it east-southern part is one of the island’s most untouched place that has nothing to envy from the popular Chania and Rethymno.

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Villa Berry, a vast property right on the seaside with multiple levels, two pool houses and a beach house that can host up to 28 guests in total privacy. Gather your family and friends and head for endless explorations in the warm embrace of Crete and Villa Berry, one of the most charming villas in Crete.

Mykonos

Yes, that’s correct! Mykonos is not just the top destination for jetsetters and party animals around the world but also a place of immaculate beauty that thrives with tradition, culture and treasured spots for all ages. Its vast variety of fully organized beaches and highly developed resorts offer the comfort needed for families with young children. Being amongst the most touristic islands in Greece, Mykonos offers all modern infrastructure that will make your stay both carefree and fun while the villas in Mykonos will blow your mind!

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Villa Nicholson is located on the northern part of the island, away from all crowds but only a few minutes’ drive from the island’s capital. Right at the rim of a hilltop overlooking the rough beauty of the area and the cobalt Aegean Sea, this is a large home that can host up to 20 guests in separate units that honour the local architecture. Indulge in Mykonos’ most authentic personality in Villa Nicholson.

Paros

The alter-ego of Mykonos, Paros, flirts a bit more with traditional Cycladic living and the typical Greek island-ish ambience. Dotted with charming little coves, apart from its long sandy coasts, Paros boasts a scenery with continuous whitewashed houses, paved alleys and fragrant, colourful gardens. But the island features immense touristic development with countless infrastructure to serve for all needs, making it ideal not only for those who seek its party ambience or its romantic feel but also families with young children.

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Villa Rosberg, a seafront villa, in the tranquil area of Ambelas that consists in a sizable, three-storey house and two independent guest houses unravelling in a large plot with well-trimmed gardens and stunning sea views. Ideal for up to 12 guests, this is one of the largest villas in Paros that will embrace 3-4 families in the most enthralling holiday experience.

Antiparos

The alternative to Paros’ cosmopolitan living, Antiparos is a tiny island that has come to be one of the most preferred spots on the Cyclades for discerning travellers of all ages. Unspoilt sceneries, crystalline waters and a sophisticated ambience, all found in this well-formed small paradise of the Aegean. On this exclusive yet welcoming island, a family will find anything they need but most of all, a carefree, laidback holiday in a great array of villas in Antiparos.

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Luxurious yet utterly traditional, Villa Fitzgerald is nestled within a tranquil bay with a few inhabitants and enjoys the most sweeping sea views you can imagine. Large gardens and a pool terrace for children to play, this villa is the synonym of summer living, only a few minutes’ away from the island’s capital, that will forever enchant its 11 guests.

 

Paxos

The paradise of nature loving and utter tranquillity, Paxos, is a green dot within the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea. Ideal for calm vacations and reconnecting with nature, this small island is indeed the place where visitors, adults and children, succumb in the soothing effect of the sun and the sea and recharge their body and soul. Small villages with paved streets and fairytale-like sceneries, where children carefree run around, could not but dominate your thoughts for summer holidays with your little ones!

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Villa Vivienne is a charming villa in Paxos encircled by a lush pine forest that unravels up to the sea level. An artsy property that enjoys utter privacy and stunning sea views throughout, the villa can host up to 14 guests in its three-storey building surrounded by lush gardens that lead up to the coast. The perfect place to succumb in the island’s pristine nature and let your children free to relish the area’s offerings.

Saronida (Athens)

Our ultimate suggestion could be no other than the treasured Athenian Riviera, the city’s most delightful part for summer fun. An endless coast dotted with numerous settlements and resorts, beaches and secluded coves, the Athenian Riviera is not only a hotspot during summer but a beloved destination all-year round due to its proximity to the city centre.

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Bayswater Villa is a pristine home in the area of Saronida, only 45’ minutes from Athens’ centre and among the top villas in Athens Riviera. Perched on a cliffside right at the outskirts of the settlement, it enjoys panoramic views to the area and the crystalline sea. A sizable swimming pool and pool deck that open to the rocky promenade, ideal for fun plunging, as well as its proximity to Saronida’s centre with its parks and playgrounds, make Villa Bayswater the perfect choice for 3-4 families with young children. Take the chance and enjoy the comfort of Villa Bayswater with family and friends this summer!