Greek Coast family holidays and breaks

Because you need to unwind and Greece's "no problem" philosophy provides the perfect antidote to your work and family stressed existence. The Pelion and the Peloponnese offer everything – great beaches, dramatic scenery and an area to explore. Whether you are on a lounger beside it, in an outboard motor boat on it, or with a pair of goggles underneath it, the sea in Greece is what a club holiday here is all about. And if it's sun and sea for them, there is culture and history for you when you decide to leave the club environment and the children for a day to follow your own interests.

Carbon Footprint	1.93 tonnes CO2
Timezone	GMT +2
Local Currency	Euro

What to Do

Don’t ask! It gets technical here because the variety of things to do is endless. Club holidays are great for watersports, whether learning to sail or windsurf, while the Pelion is still pretty much virgin territory for tourists so perfect for exploring. The area around Finikounda also retains its Greek integrity and it’s worth hiring a car to travel round this southern tip of mainland Greece; that is if you can allow yourself a day off from from all that windsurfing, sailing and biking.

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When

Because it is so far south the weather in the Messinian peninsular is usually lovely from Easter onwards, with April and October great months for walking or discovering the archaeological heritage of the area. The more alpine Pelion is fresh and green all year round and has a shorter summer season.

Eat

On a club holiday you are reliant on the standards set by the club and Sunsail pride themselves on their chefs and the selection of local and international dishes they offer through their flexible half board plan. This means that you can also choose to eat out at local tavernas and enjoy excellent meat, fish and vegetable dishes (ok pizzas too if you must!). Unlike the islands, where much of the food needs to be shipped in, the Greek mainland provides an abundance of local produce. Bring on the mezedes Yiorgos!

Rhonda Carrier