Greece with Kids: Traveling to Greece with a Toddler or Baby

There’s no bad place to visit with kids in Greece. While some places such as Santorini may seem like honeymoon destinations, it’s actually more kid-friendly than you think.

I think every single person told me to skip Mykonos with a baby as it is a party destination, but frankly… it’s been super nice.

The only not-so-toddler-friendly place was the Acropolis, but it doesn’t mean it was impossible to visit. We had fun, we just didn’t know how to plan it right beforehand (don’t worry, I’ll help you with that).

Whether it’s self-catered apartments you’re looking for, or just want to chill at hotels, and explore the food scene, Greece is very baby-friendly and I’m definitely looking forward to returning and exploring it more, now with two toddlers instead of one.

We went to Greece when Dylan was 14 months old so he was basically a toddler but still a bit of a baby in diapers, with a binky in his mouth. He was walking at the time, but falling as it was his specialty.

Best Places to Visit in Greece with a Baby

Mother and toddler on a charming street with vibrant flowers, a picturesque scene for family trips with a baby in Greece

Greece Itinerary with a Toddler

Where can you go in Greece with a baby? I would say that every island can be a child-friendly Greek island. Most families head to Crete, Rhodes, or Naxos the most.

While these might be considered the best Greek islands with a baby, we opted for a common route: Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, and Zakynthos, as I’ve already been to Crete and Rhodes before.

The only island we decided to skip last minute was Milos. While it’s awesome, most of the activities were pretty inaccessible for babies and toddlers so we left it for another trip when kids are older.

Every single place we visited in Greece was very kid-oriented. We opted for hotels as we wanted the amenities of housekeeping and services if we needed them, but in Santorini we had an apartment with a small kitchenette (never cooked there) mainly because I was set on the location.

All restaurants had high chairs (even a kebab stand offered us one) and some (especially in Zakynthos) had a play area. Hotels usually had a shallow area in the pool for kids to play. There were other parents taking kids to a fancy restaurant in Mykonos and it was never an issue – in fact, both waiters and clients played with Dylan a lot.

Father sipping a drink while relaxing on a catamaran with his baby in Greece, embodying the best way to travel with a toddler in Greece.

What Can Toddlers Do in Greece?

Toddlers can be easily fascinated with simple things, so even a simple ferry ride was exciting for a small bub. The Greeks adore children.

We explored a lot of ancient ruins and Dylan seemed pretty interested as everything was big and impressive to him.

We spent some time at beaches and let him play in hotel pools to cool down and have fun. He wasn’t the biggest fan of beaches at this stage, so in those places, we tried to find some playgrounds nearby and it was possible everywhere really.

Restaurant hopping was a hit. Dylan was hooked on olives which we could order anywhere. If he was fussing, there was always something kids-friendly like French fries, pasta, or bread. Your toddler won’t go hungry in Greece for sure.

Mom pushing a stroller down a street with local shops in Greece, an example of exploring with a toddler.

Mykonos with Baby or Toddler

Mykonos is a beautiful place families can enjoy, despite its reputation as a crazy party spot. There are lots of things to do with a baby and toddler.

Walking around town was nice and easy as you pass by boutiques and restaurants. You can watch sunsets on the promenade and let the kids play with friendly pelicans. Dylan had a blast in Mykonos, running around and admiring everything while saying hi to people.

Mykonos is pretty flat, so we were able to ride with a stroller everywhere (full-size American stroller like Uppababy Vista won’t fit in narrow streets and through some doors, but no issues with Babyzen Yoyo – it fit barely, but did fit).

Mother and child admiring a traditional Greek windmill at sunset, a tranquil family moment in Greece with a toddler.

All baby products like diapers and wipes were widely available at stores. Every single restaurant we went to had high chairs.

We even went to the famous Cavo Tagoo with the little one, as it’s actually kids-friendly.

We took buses to nearby beaches as we left renting a car for Zakynthos, but it wasn’t an issue. We always got a seat on the bus, and as long as the stroller folded it was guaranteed at well.

Remember that Mykonos is windy in the summer months, so you might want to bring a blanket for the evenings.