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Best Things to Do in Heraklion, with kids
Tobruk beach is 76% Kids-Friendly
Kids get a playground, lifeguard-patrolled shallow water and snack kiosks, yet limited natural shade and occasional jet noise mean parents still need vigilance and rented umbrellas.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Havana Beach Bar is 76% Kids-Friendly
A small playground, shallow pool area, soft sand and free volleyball let children burn energy, but parents must monitor closely because lifeguard hours vary and music can get loud after dusk.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Melo is 75% Kids-Friendly
Kids love watching dough balls bubble in the fryer and choosing toppings, prices are low; however interior is narrow with few seats, so peak-time crowds and hot oil require close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 30-45 minutes
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Sport Point is 75% Kids-Friendly
Children 5-12 can enroll in multi-sport camps, use mini-tennis courts and playground; staff supervision and fenced area help safety, yet no rides or pool means entertainment is mainly sports-based.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Manos Hadjidakis Garden Theater is 74% Kids-Friendly
Children benefit from special plays and shadow theatre and have space to move between rows, yet 9 PM start times, unassigned chairs and no dedicated play gear mean parents must supervise closely.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Sailingtrips.gr is 74% Kids-Friendly
Children 4–12 may join shared or private sails with life jackets, snorkeling gear, shade, WC, and skipper stories. Trips last 1–6 h at sea and lack play zones, so boredom or nausea needs managing.
Recommended visit duration: 4-5 hours
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MORTO BJJ is 74% Kids-Friendly
Children aged 4–14 have structured beginner and advanced classes while parents may train simultaneously, yet every slot is paid and there is no play zone or seating beyond the mats.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Finikia Horseriding is 73% Kids-Friendly
Kids from 3 years get child helmets, gentle pace and discounted prices on mountain or beach rides, yet there is no playground, diaper station or indoor rest area for breaks.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Morosini Fountain is 72% Kids-Friendly
Children can count the four lions, get ice cream nearby and learn local history, yet traffic and dense crowds require close supervision and there is no dedicated play area.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Platia Eleftheriou Venizelou is 72% Kids-Friendly
Children enjoy watching water spout from the lions and joining free scavenger hunts on a car-free plaza, but there is no playground and toilets or changing tables require café patronage.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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