Family Peloponnese Holidays

Away from the Greek islands (which were perhaps more suitable back in your child-free days), the mainland has plenty to offer in the way of family holiday destinations - including the off-the-beaten path Peloponnese peninsula. Here you'll find quieter (but no less picturesque) beaches, plenty of history and some fantastic child-friendly hotels. We can't think of a much better recipe for a family holiday destination.

Peloponnese Family Holiday Ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Greece – Peloponnese – Athens – Nafplion – Olympia – Galaxidi

    Crowd-Free Sites and Quiet Beaches - Out of Season on the Peloponnese Peninsula

    Enjoy the gems of Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula, from Athens to Galaxidi, in the warm and crowd-free spring or autumn months

    8 days, from £1750 to £2800

  • One Country Greece – Kalamata – Monemvasia – Vathia

    Secret Scenes and Rural Life - Adventure in the Southern Peloponnese

    Uncover the quieter side of Greece with eight days in the southern Peloponnese, charting a course from Medieval Monemvasia to vibrant Vathia

    8 days, from £2350 to £3200

  • One Country Greece – Athens –The Peloponnese

    Explore the Peloponnese - Ancient Sites, Picturesque Ports and Charming Villages

    Revel in the rugged splendour of the Peloponnese on this two-week Grecian getaway

    14 days, from £3650 to £4700

Family Peloponnese Guide

Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday

Whether you're after something active to keep you busy on your family holiday, or for something a little bit more cultured, we can suggest a range of activities to suit your family. And on top of this there is no shortage of family-friendly hotels and resorts, with facilities for children of all ages, ranging from nursery facilities for the smallest guests to sports facilities, workshops and more for the older children; so you don't even need to leave the confines of your hotel to keep busy.

You will, of course, venture out, and when you do, we can suggest things like a hike along the coastline around the village of Gialova or the old castle at Paleokastro. Or walk to the Polylimnio waterfalls, which means 'many lakes' in Greek: and that's exactly what you'll find here: 15 fresh water lakes with waterfalls tumbling into them, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim. Or for something a bit different, explore Diros Caves, which were once thought to be the entrance to the underworld, by boat.

For foodie families, we can suggest a raft of culinary experiences, be it olive oil tasting, which is a must in a region so famous for its olives, or a Greek pasta making lesson. The region is also famous for its wine, so you could leave the children in the capable hands of the hotel's kids club for the afternoon while you enjoy a spot of wine tasting in a local vineyard.

If a touch of Greek culture is what you're after on your Peloponnese family holiday, we can suggest plenty of ancient sites to visit, from the famous theatre of Epidaurus (which is still used for performances today), to a behind-the-scenes tour of the ruins of ancient Mycenae, which was once one of the epicentres of Greek civilisation, and, according to legend, the home of Agamemnon, of Trojan War fame.

With all of this and more, it remains something of a mystery to us why the Peloponnese remains such an under-the-radar family holiday destination.