Family holidays in Greece are all about the great outdoors. Warm winds make sailing and windsurfing a breeze, bays and inlets offer an inviting spot for first-time paddle boarders, and secluded beaches are soft, sandy spots for weary adventurers needing to relax. But don’t expect to stay still for too long! Greece’s winding roads and pine forest trails are waiting to be explored.

Sun-filled days, bundles of inclusive activities and plenty of adventure are all on the menu for a family holiday in Greece. Our 6 Neilson Beach Clubs serve up sports, sailing, watersports and cycling against a backdrop of sparkling blue seas, green hillsides and lush olive groves. A sporting paradise, Greece is an excellent destination for an active, fun-packed family holiday with plenty of opportunities to relax and let Greece’s laid-back charm help you unwind. And with family always at the heart of the nation’s culture, little ones get a warm welcome wherever they go - whether in one of our Neilson kids’ clubs, a local taverna or splashing about in the sea.

A family holiday at one of our Greek Beach Clubs means you can try over 20 inclusive activities. Learn a new sport as a family, pick your own favourites or let the kids learn at their own pace on one of our kids’ club activity programs. Whatever your ability, our experienced instructors are on hand for everything from beginner tips to expert guidance.

Family holidays in Greece...at a glance

  • Up to 15 inclusive family-friendly activities
  • Free kids' clubs for all children from 2-17 years
  • Fuel up for fun with a buffet of familiar favourites for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Inclusive evening care if needed
  • Family, interconnecting rooms and suites make sleeping arrangements easy
  • Baby booster and toddler packs mean you can travel light
young girl windsurfing

Enjoying family holidays in Greece

A family getaway to Greece is about much more than sun-soaked days and turquoise seas. It’s a chance to explore. World-class museums showcase the country’s rich and varied history, allowing you to learn about the beautiful mainland and the civilisations that shaped it.

The real showstoppers can be found in Greece’s wide open spaces. Ruins and temples are ideal places to stop off on a cycling trip. If the mythical sites don’t wow you, the unfolding landscape beyond will. Tucked away coves line the coast and rural villages pepper the challenging cycle routes up into the mountains.

Family eating lunch

Family friendly food in Greece

If a busy day’s exploring sees you hungry for a real taste of Greece, the local tavernas will not disappoint. Familiar Greek mainstays abound (baklava anyone?) but it’s the traditional local recipes that will really get your tastebuds singing. Ask for some mezedes or pikilia, similar to Spanish tapas, you’ll be served an assortment of Greek dishes to try.

If you’re staying on-site for the day, our club board menus mean you won't go hungry. Extensive buffets bursting with tasty salads, grilled meats and fresh fish mean you can indulge while still eating healthy, nutritious food. With local dishes playing their part, you’ll get a taste of Greece right here in our beachclubs.

After a leisurely lunch, you can hit the tennis courts for a friendly match or some expert instruction, sign up for another inclusive activity or enjoy a poolside moment or two with your holiday page-turner.

Retreat Beachclub, Sivota, Greece

Where to stay on a family holiday in Greece

With six Neilson Beachclubs to choose from, there’s a holiday destination to suit every family in Greece. If you’re a family travelling without little ones in tow, Buca beachclub is ideal as it's for families with older teens (15+). If you’re planning a family holiday in Greece with the kids, the rest of our beachclubs all have summer-long kids’ clubs - keeping little ones from 2 - 17 happy and active during your stay. Windsurfers will want to head for our Cosmos Beachclub. Retreat Beachclub in for active families and is the place to go if you want to do activities together as we don't offer children's clubs.

If your ideal Greek family holiday is all about island life, then Levante Beach Beachclub is for you. Situated on the sunshine island of Rhodes, the beachclub come with plenty of inclusive Neilson activities and a full range of kids' clubs. Maybe your holiday wish list includes an unspoilt, sandy beach that stretches off into the sunset? Messini on the southern peninsula of the Peloponnese is for you. Lastly, Vounaki is the pick of the bunch for sailing holidays. Gentle winds pick up after lunch helping newbies build confidence while more confident sailors can take advantage of the steady breeze.

Greece family holiday reviews

Messini Beachclub - Mrs Andree Whaley
18 July 2023

The staff at Messini , both local Greek teams & Nielsen teams provided excellent customer service! Food in the restaurant was varied, fresh & of a high level. Accommodation was lovely. Activities...

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Messini Beachclub - Mr Ashley Richardson
12 June 2023

3rd time back to Messini beach club, this time took the family total 9 of us. Apart from a few glitches at the pool bar with food service and the usual coffee machine failures in the buffet (same...

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Messini Beachclub - Mr Nigel Francis
12 October 2022

Another perfect Neilson holiday , gorgeous resort , fab staff in all areas . We enjoyed all the food and activities , also afternoon naps on the beach loungers !. Have highly recommended Messini Beach...

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