Holiday Stork blog
Guides and tips for travelling in Crete with a baby or toddler, written by locals in Heraklion.
Travel tips · 8 min read
Greek car seat law under the new 2025 Road Traffic Code: under 135 cm needs a seat, no under-12s in front, the taxi rule and the EUR 350 fine. Plus car hire, transfers and i-Size seats in Crete.
Travel tips · 6 min read
Where to buy baby food, formula milk, nappies, swim nappies and baby sunscreen in Crete: supermarkets, pharmacies, water for bottles and Greek words.
Beaches · 7 min read
Chania and Rethymno beaches for kids and babies: sandy, shallow family beaches, plus honest advice on Elafonisi and Balos with a baby or toddler.
Beaches · 7 min read
The calmest sandy beaches near Heraklion for babies and toddlers: shallow water, wind shelter, shade and drive times from Heraklion Airport, all compared.
Travel tips · 7 min read
The best time to visit Crete with a baby or toddler: month-by-month heat, sea temperature, crowds and meltemi wind, plus sun safety tips for little ones.
Things to do · 5 min read
Visiting Cretaquarium in Gournes with a baby or toddler? Stroller access, how long to allow, the quietest times to go, getting there and what to pair it with.
Things to do · 6 min read
Acqua Plus, Star Beach, Watercity or Limnoupolis? Compare every water park in Crete for babies and toddlers: kids pools, shade, strollers and airport distance.
Travel tips · 7 min read
The Crete with a baby packing list: what to pack for a toddler, what to rent locally (stroller, car seat, travel cot, high chair) and what to buy in Crete.
Guides · 6 min read
Where to stay in Crete with a baby or toddler, the calmest beaches, stroller-friendly sights, car seats and taxis, and what baby gear to rent instead of packing.
Things to do · 6 min read
Dinosauria Park in Gournes and Labyrinth Park near Hersonissos with toddlers: ages they suit, stroller tips, how long to stay and other easy outings nearby.
Travel tips · 6 min read
Heraklion Airport with a baby: what to expect at arrivals, gate-checked strollers, baby changing, taxis and car seats, transfers and departure tips.
Things to do · 6 min read
Visiting Knossos with a baby or toddler? Stroller or carrier, shade and heat, the best time to go, what to bring and how to pair it with the Heraklion museum.
Guides · 7 min read
Where to stay in Crete with kids or a baby: the best areas by region, airport transfer times, pros and cons, and hotel vs villa vs apartment for families.
