Chania - A City Of Many Tales

FAMILY HOLIDAYS

Holidays are the perfect opportunity for families to reconnect and give each other some much needed quality time. If you are travelling to Chania with your family, be prepared for some mega fun and relaxing times, because this city is uber family friendly.

Vacation, travelling, holidays and school breaks are the perfect time for families to spend time together, enjoy each other’s company and create new memories to last a lifetime. Chania is a city that features activities, events and accommodation facilities that are ideal for families with children of all ages. Family oriented hotels with kids’ clubs and playground facilities, theme water parks, public parks and activities fit for minors are some of the many things one may engage in with their children. Many visiting ‘repeaters’ have seen their children grow, who they in turn have their own families flying back to Chania.

Small Scale & Condensed

The city center of Chania and the Old Town are very easy to walk around and accessible to explore. A flat area with some moderate slopes that surfaces just a handful of square kilometers is ideal for your little ones to follow your sightseeing itinerary. The Old Town of Chania is pedestrianized almost entirely, so you can have a carefree stroll from quarter to quarter, exploring and admiring all the amazing landmarks and monuments. In the Old Town and within the modern city center, you can see almost all the monuments that are guide recommended since there is such a high density of noteworthy sightseeing, each monument and museum minutes away from one another, depicting all the different historical eras. During the summer season you could also enjoy a city tour by taking a carriage ride from the Venetian Harbor.

Family friendly hotels

There is large number of hotels, ranging from all-inclusive resorts, to family ran hotels that are family friendly, addressing all budgets. Hotels that own kids pools, outdoor playgrounds, kids’ club and easy access to the beach, there are dozens of hotels to choose from. The majority of the hotels have up to date websites where they feature their facilities and amenities with an extended photo gallery and enough information for visitors to decide which accommodation best suits their needs.

Water Parks

During the last decades, water parks have become very popular, and it is not difficult to imagine why. Amazing water rides that satisfy and amuse both the little ones and the adults, making it a day greatly spent for the entire family. Usually tickets include all day passes for all the rides, beverages and snacks so that the fun does not stop and can last all day. Even some hotel resorts have adopted this new trend and have added water rides in their facilities. Ride attendants and lifeguards are present and required by law, so that everybody enjoys the ride that is age appropriate with all the safety precautions taken.

Municipal Garden -Cinema

The Municipal Garden of Chania is a great idea of how to spend your afternoon in the city with the family. Shade from the trees is abundant, and the playground is located between the designated area of the endemic goats called Kri –Kri , the bird cages featuring the albino peacock, and the historic café ‘Garden” that serves from morning to late evening, snacks, deserts, beverages and alcohol drinks. At the far south end of the Municipal Garden the kids can enjoy a view of the various duck species and the swans habiting the artificial lake. Adjacent to the fenced lake you will see the open air cinema for some great movie theatre viewings during the summer season.

Kids Menus & Discounted Fares

Most professionals in the Tourism sector in Chania have adapted their menus and fares in the services provided, taking into consideration the family budget and reflecting the demand of visiting families with small children. In restaurants you can ask whether they have a kids menu that includes kids’ friendly dishes that come in smaller portions. Accordingly, many services such as activities and attendance to places that require an entrance ticket, there is an age limit below which, entry is free and activity fares are discounted.