Are you travelling to Crete with young children? Then you probably need some interesting suggestions about places which are ideally for kids.  

In Crete there are several options for theme parks and areas suitable for young children. Ιn addition there are many organized beaches with shallow and warm waters, ideal for our little friends. 

Here you can find all the famous destinations for kids on the island.

Waterparks

The waterparks at Crete are big and well organized. They are located at Hersonissos village (very close to Heraklion) and at Chania. Enjoy!

• Aqua Plus - Waterpark https://www.acquaplus.gr/ 

5th km Hersonissos to Kasteli, Hersonissos Crete, tel: +30 30 6944000044, email: info@acquaplus.gr  (Opening hours: 10:00-17:30)

• Water City - Waterpark https://watercity.gr/ 

Anopolis, Heraklion Crete, tel: +30 2815 000200, +30 2810 781593, email: info@watercity.gr (Opening hours: 10:00-18:00)

• Star Beach - Waterpark https://www.starbeach.gr/ 

Hersonissos Crete, tel: +30 28970 29351 - 4, email: info@starbeach.gr 

• Aqua Creta Limnoupolis - Waterpark https://limnoupolis.gr/ 

Varipetro, Chania Crete tel: +30 2821033246, email: info@limnoupolis.gr (Opening hours: 10:00-18:00)

Theme parks

You can find some interesting theme parks at Crete so spend some interesting and relaxing hours with your young kids. You can find them at villages close to Heraklion or to Chania.

• Labyrinth park https://www.labyrinthpark.gr/en 

4th km Hersonissos to Kasteli Road, Ano Hersonissos, Crete, tel: +30 28970 29297,  +30 6975903300-3 (Opening hours: 10:00-20:00)

• Dinosauria park https://en.dinosauriapark.com/ 

Gournes, Heraklion Crete, tel: +30 2810332089, email: info@dinosauriapark.com (Opening hours: 10:00-18:00)

• Greek Mythology park https://greekmythology.eu/ 

Psihro Lasithi Plateau, Crete, tel: +30 693 413 4852, email: info@greekmythology.eu (Opening hours: 10:00-17:00)

• Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete https://www.botanical-park.com/ 

17th km Chania to Omalos road, Fournes, Chania Crete, tel: +30 2821200770, +30 6976860573, email: info@botanical-park.com (Opening hours: 09:00-20:30)   

Aquariums

There is an impressive and modern sea aquarium at Heraklion Prefecture, very close to the city of Heraklion. The so-called CRETAquarium is an expert in presenting species and ecosystems of the Mediterranean. Don't miss to visit it!!

• CRETAquarium https://www.cretaquarium.gr/en 

Former American Base in Gournes, Heraklion, Crete, tel: +30 2810-337788, email: thalassocosmos@cretaquarium.gr (Opening hours: 09:30-19:00) 

Museums

• Natural History Museum https://www.nhmc.uoc.gr/en

Sofokli Venizelou Avenue Heraklion, Crete, tel: 30 2810 282740, +30 2810 393630, email: info@nhmc.uoc.gr (Opening hours: 09:00-17:00)

ATTENTION!! Some of the abovementioned areas may remain close during some specific days! Please check the relevant web site or contact via phone prior your visit.