Greece and the Greek Islands in the Aegean and Ionion Seas, just saying these words conjures up your summer family holiday. Classic ruins in romantic settings are everywhere from the Parthenon in Athens to the Palace to Knossos in Crete. So too are sunny sandy beaches, hillsides covered in scented wild thyme, azure seas filling rocky coves and caves, olive and lemon groves, historic little Greek and Turkish towns and delicious Greek food. We offer a multitude of family holiday options in Greece and the Greek Islands, from your own villa on the Greek coast to a package holiday in a popular island resort. Where to go? That is the big question, with just so many tempting places to choose from. Our advice is to take your time and decide what you are really looking for, what best suits your family and then: Check out our great selection of Child Friendly holidays in Greece below or read on for some tips on attractions and days out.

Top Tips for that extra special family holiday in Greece.

- To really appreciate the seascapes and amazing colours of the waters around Greece take the kids on a boat trip There are always little boats for hire which will take you to explore the caves or coves, or larger boats offering sightseeing tours of the coastlines.

- Greece and The Greek Islands are hilly and mountainous with lovely scenery and little villages to explore. If your family is in the habit of walking, take a bus to a local beauty spot and go for a stroll into the countryside. People are very friendly and love children and even if they don’t speak English you can do a lot with a few signs and a smile.

- Greece was the cradle of our Western Civilization and there are reminders of this heritage everywhere. Sow a couple of cultural seeds in the kids’ heads with a visit to some local Temple ruins or a museum. They might moan a little now but it is amazing how these things stick in their memories.

- Its easy to have a day away from your holiday resort by taking a ferry or hydrofoil to the next island, or if you are really adventurous, to another country - Turkey. Ferries are cheap, plentiful and fun and there is a whole new place to explore at the end of the ride.

- To help you decide where is best for your family, check out our detailed descriptions. Our Childfriendly Destination Pages will give you information about the most popular family holiday resorts of Corfu, Cos, Crete, Kefalonia, Rhodes and Zante.