Activities for Kids & Teens in Crete (Chania and nearby areas)

Traveling with a family can be challenging – but in Crete is easy to find activities or entertainment that even the most stubborn toddlers and teens won’t get bored.

Chania Beach life In Chania you will find top child friendly and safe family beaches, a paradise for both children and adults alike. Marathi, Kalathas, Stavros and Kalyves beaches all sandy all along their length are always protected from the wind, with shallow, clear water, organized with umbrellas, where your kids can snorkel, play beach volley or even try the watersports on offer.

Water Park Limmoupolis Kids and teens will have hours and hours of fun splashing around on the exciting and thrilling waterslides of the park, where your visit can be combined with the Little Fun Train ride. Eleven different slides plus Lilliputian slides and pools are perfect for your kids to be entertained all day, and when they feel they’ve had enough excitement they can enjoy food and drink in one of the restaurants.

Mega Drive Go Kart In a green area just 2 km from the city center of Chania you will find one of the largest and safest go-kart tracks in Greece. There are karts for all ages; children from 5-6 years 120 c.c, fast kart for adult 390c.c. 60–70 km, plus one adult with a child aged 2 years 270 c.c. The park hosts a café bar that serves refreshing drinks and snacks.

Archaeolab - Archaeology for Kids In a simulation of excavating a Minoan house, located at Kissamos town, your kids will overcome sightseeing boredom by playing young archaeologists uncovering hidden treasures in a very entertaining way and participate in art workshops.

Cretan Water Trails of Ancient Mariners Get on board for a sailing trip back in the time and discover the secrets of the ancient navigation through a 4-hour evening cultural cruise around Chania coasts. The tour is escorted by an archaeologist or licensed tourist guide and a professional skipper.

Bicycle Tours Explore Crete on two wheels in a guided family tour, ideal from mums, dads and teens, to tots in baby seats. There are many child-friendly routes led by experienced guides organized by Hellas Bike Day Tours on mostly flat surfaces of great interest or get another 'taste' of the old town of Chania, since it offers you a beautiful bike ride and an audio tour by an experienced driver following the Bicycle tours in Chania.