Family camping is a wonderful way to enjoy nature and spend quality time with your children, with a wealth of activities and explorations.
Going camping with kids can become one of the most beautiful family experiences, blending holidays in nature with play, exploration, and relaxation. Many families prefer it and choose to spend their vacation just steps from the sea in swimsuits, in a tent, in a caravan, or in a bungalow. In Greece, there are many places that offer organized facilities, a safe environment, and activities for young and old. From the cool shade of the pines to golden beaches, we have gathered five ideal destinations that promise unforgettable moments for the whole family. All you will need is a good mood, planning, and the right equipment.
Halkidiki
Halkidiki is one of the favorite places for holidays with kids, thanks to beaches with crystalline waters and endless stretches of sand. In sheltered Kalamitsi, in Sithonia, organized campsites operate with restaurants and playgrounds. The same goes for the popular beach of Armenistis, a little further along, with calm waters. On the Kassandra Peninsula the campsites in Nea Moudania make an excellent base for families who want to combine beaches with nearby excursions.
Evia
Evia, just a few hours from Athens, has beaches that look otherworldly. On one of the best known, Chiliadou, you will find organized campsites. In the area there are shady spots under the pines, easy access to the sea, and spaces for play. An even more popular destination for families in summer is Agia Anna in northern Evia. Agkali beach is famed for its shallow waters and endless sandy shore, as well as for the fully organized campsite. Another option is nearby Rovies, which combines a lush green landscape with sparkling clear waters, ideal for relaxed family holidays.
Messinia
Messinia is renowned for its beauty and the variety of choices for all ages. Voidokilia beach is among the most impressive in Greece and is friendly for the entire family. Pylos and picturesque Gialova are ideal for endless strolls. On Gialova beach and in the surrounding area, campsites operate with every amenity. A little further down in Finikounda, you will come across many campsites right by the sea that families prefer thanks to the quiet sandy beach. A few kilometers farther south lies Tsapi beach, quieter and more sheltered, with crystalline waters, natural shade from the surrounding trees, and an organized campsite.
Laconia
In Laconia, in the shadow of the mountains, you will discover the beauties of the sea. Mavrovouni near Gythio has a vast beach famed for its tranquility and family-friendly atmosphere. There and at Vathy beach, the campsites are just steps from the sea. The beaches are shallow and safe for swimming, and you may even encounter Caretta caretta sea turtles. Laconia’s little paradise, the islet of Elafonisos, boasts beaches with turquoise waters. Right on the snow-white sand you will find a campsite suitable for families.
Kythira
On an island with a unique atmosphere like Kythira, it is worth going on holiday with your children. Kythira offers options for food and strolls for young and old, and it has many different beaches. You will swim in Kapsali, in the shadow of the Castle of Kythira, and spend endless hours at play. In Diakofti the waters are shallow and intensely blue, while on the largest beach of the island, that of Paleopoli, you will cool off where, according to mythology, the goddess Aphrodite emerged. On the island you will find two organized campsites close to the sea, for unforgettable, relaxing moments.
