Greece is the perfect family destination because it offers a wide choice of resorts and island destinations, each with their own stunning landscapes, unique communities and exciting history. The Greek islands are safe and child-friendly and with so many destinations and resorts to choose from, you’ll be sure to find the perfect one to suit you and your family. Greek families always make a fuss over kids so you can expect warmth and true Mediterranean hospitality wherever you go. And with so much beach and countryside plus national parks and UNESCO sites, there’s always so much to explore.

Greek cuisine is typically Mediterranean, with key ingredients being olives and olive oil, bread, pasta, cheese and a variety of meat and vegetables. In some respects, Greek food has some similarities to Italian food, Turkish food as well as food in the Balkans but the country offers some very distinctive dishes that represents the nation’s unique cooking style; these dishes include Souvlaki skewers, Moussaka, Gyros with Tzatziki, the famous Greek Salad made with local Feta, Dolmades stuffed vine leaves and the super tasty Kolokythokeftedes courgette balls! Whilst lamb, rabbit, pork and poultry and used widely, Greek cuisine is also praised for its delicious fresh fish cooked with well-balanced ingredients. The local food will please both meat and fish lovers, with plenty of vegetarian options too.

Together with cities like Rome and Florence, Greece’s capital Athens is often referred to as the “cradle of Western civilisation” and with its many ruins dotted around the mainland and across the beautiful islands, it’s one of the most attractive holiday destinations for anyone interested in history and culture. Records and ruins date back to Bronze Age, the Archaic period, the Classical period, Post-Classical period and the Ottoman Empire. As the birthplace of Western culture and democracy, Greece today is an intersection of ideas, customs and languages, and is one of the most welcoming and accepting places on the planet.