Planning a family holiday in Greece is exciting, but finding the right place to stay with children can be a challenge. Hotel rooms feel cramped, island ferries can be long and tiring, and busy resorts are not always relaxing for parents. A private villa solves most of these problems. Here is our practical guide for families, based on what parents ask us most at Norte Luxury Villas in Evia.
Why a villa works so well for families
- Space: separate bedrooms mean children can nap or go to bed early while adults relax on the terrace.
- A private pool: no fighting for sunbeds and no strangers around. Children can swim whenever they like, under your supervision.
- A real kitchen: prepare breakfast, snacks and simple meals on your own schedule, which is a lifesaver with toddlers and picky eaters.
- Freedom: no hotel timetables, no dress codes and no need to keep the noise down.
What to look for in a family villa
Before booking, check how many people the villa really sleeps, whether a baby cot is available, how close the beach is and how long the journey from the airport takes. At Norte, our villas are designed with families in mind:
- Villas 2 and 3 sleep up to 6 guests: a double (super king) bedroom, a twin bedroom and a double sofa bed that converts into two single beds. Ideal for families with three or four children or two families travelling together.
- Villas 1 and 4 sleep up to 5 guests and have the largest private lawn garden at Norte, 80 m² of grass that children love to run around on.
- A baby cot and high chair are available on request.
- The 20 m² private pool can be heated on request, perfect for spring and autumn stays or children who feel the cold.
- Two bathrooms, a washer-dryer and air conditioning in every room make daily life easy.
Short, easy travel
Children and long journeys rarely mix. Evia is connected to the mainland by bridges, so you can drive from Athens Airport to Agioi Apostoloi in around 2 hours 15 minutes with no ferry or second flight. See our guide to getting here.
Beaches suitable for children
Stomio beach is right in front of the villas, and Spela, the main beach of Agioi Apostoloi, is popular with families. Our beach guide covers the options nearby. As always, check the sea conditions on the day: the east coast of Evia can be windy in mid-summer, and on those days the pool is the perfect alternative.
Family-friendly things to do
- Spot birds at Lake Dystos, one of the most important wetlands in Evia.
- Visit the harbour at Paralia Kymis and watch the fishing boats come in.
- Try paddleboarding or snorkelling on calm mornings.
- Eat fresh fish, chips and Greek salad at a seaside taverna. See where to eat nearby.
Tips for parents
- Bring high-factor sunscreen, hats and swim shoes for pebbly beaches.
- Stock up at a supermarket in Aliveri or Chalkida on the way.
- Greek tavernas are very child-friendly, and eating late with children is completely normal here.
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