It’s common knowledge that a vacation in Crete can be a journey into the island’s eventful past or an exploration of its most beautiful beaches. But Crete has many other facets that ensure no two vacations on Greece’s largest island are alike. Families, in particular, are often surprised by how diverse the entertainment options are in Crete: In addition to the interesting archaeological sites, the educational museums, and the island’s fine sandy beaches—in short, attractions that aren’t particularly appealing to younger children—Crete boasts four large water parks. At these exclusive water parks, fun and action are guaranteed even for younger guests.
The Most Beautiful Water Parks in Crete
Water holds a magical appeal for children—as soon as they get the chance, even the youngest ones splash around and swim like champions, forgetting the world around them. This experience becomes even more wonderful when kids aren’t just allowed to splash around in the clear seawater, but can also let off steam at integrated water play areas and fun slides. You’ll usually search in vain for such entertainment options on the beach, which is why families spending their vacation in Crete can now find four large water parks there, each offering an exciting array of activities.
These four water parks would like to warmly invite visitors to Crete to stop by once or twice during their stay on the Greek island:
- The Limnoupolis Water Park near Chania
- The Watercity Water Park near Heraklion
- The AquaPlus Water Park near Chersonissos
- Star Beach near Chersonissos
The largest of these four different water parks in Crete is Watercity Water Park near Heraklion. Watercity Water Park features a large wave pool that generates waves up to 1.50 meters high at regular intervals, moving in five different directions. This attraction is especially popular with teenagers, while younger children have two large kiddie pools where they can splash around and play. These pools feature adventure play areas—with a walk-through boat, kids’ slides, and fun water games—ensuring that even the youngest visitors will never get bored. At the “Tarzan” zip line, where visitors can glide toward the water, even the usually serious and responsible fathers turn back into little kids and let themselves slide cheerfully into the pool.
To round out the day trip to Watercity Water Park, a beauty salon, a boutique, a souvenir shop, and various bars have been added to the park, ensuring that—in addition to the thrilling action for the soul—guests’ physical well-being is also well taken care of.
By the way: If you’d rather take it easy, you can retreat to one of the many lounge chairs set up throughout the resort or to the gently bubbling hot tub. Here, beneath the palm trees and umbrellas, time seems to stand completely still for a brief moment, so that a sense of rest and relaxation sets in after just a few minutes.
A family-friendly place to stay for a relaxing vacation in Crete
Families looking forward to a vacation in Crete eventually face the difficult task of finding the right accommodations. Parents with young, boisterous children often feel uncomfortable in hotels because they’re met with disapproving glances in the breakfast rooms and by the resort pools. It’s not uncommon for other vacationers to show little to no understanding for the children’s zest for life and to end up making harsh comments.
That’s why many families are now opting for a more relaxed alternative to a hotel—a private vacation rental. Vacation rentals are usually self-contained bungalows that offer families maximum flexibility and privacy. Parents traveling with children who are interested in fun day trips to the water parks in Crete should choose to stay at the Meerblick apartment. The 60-square-meter bungalow, which offers plenty of space for up to 4 people, serves as an excellent starting point for such day trips thanks to its prime location, as both the city of Chania and Crete’s capital, Heraklion, can be reached from the Meerblick Apartment in no time at all by rental car. Thanks to the complex’s comfortable and well-equipped facilities, however, it’s also no problem to take a day off to sleep in, enjoy breakfast in bed, and then spend hours playing the board games provided.
A vacation in Crete at the Meerblick apartment is sure to be an unforgettable experience, no matter the circumstances.
Guest post by Bernadette Herzog, owner of the "Apartment Meerblick" vacation rental in Crete / www.kreta-urlaub.at
