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Best Things to Do in Heraklion, with kids
Kornarou Square is 66% Kids-Friendly
Kids enjoy street performers, donuts, climbing statue bases, and safe pedestrian space, yet there is no playground or toilets in the square, so visits should stay under one hour.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Paralia Pantanassas is 66% Kids-Friendly
Guarded swimming zone, toilets, shade and ice-cream bar welcome kids, yet sudden depth, coarse pebbles and absence of playground or water slides demand close adult watch and shorten fun.
Recommended visit duration: 3–4 hours
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Municipal gym of Pateles is 65% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 may use the children’s sports hall and some classes, but every child needs a paid pass and close parental supervision, and there is no playground or themed fun area.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Bembo fountain is 63% Kids-Friendly
The traffic-free square lets kids burn energy and learn simple history, yet there are no toilets, play structures, or interactive displays, so interest may fade after a short stay.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Holy Cathedral Temple of Saint Titus is 63% Kids-Friendly
Children are welcome and can hunt colors or icons during a 15-minute stop, but there are no interactive exhibits, play areas, or toilets, so boredom rises if parents stretch the visit.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Open Air Bazaar of Heraklion is 63% Kids-Friendly
Kids can pick fruit and learn Greek names, but there are no games, the aisles are crowded and uneven, toilets are off-site, and parents must keep children close at every moment.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Aqueduct of Agia Irini is 63% Kids-Friendly
The level arch trail and small cascades entertain children, but there are unguarded drop-offs, no play area, and only basic toilets, so parents must supervise constantly and pack snacks and first-aid.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium is 63% Kids-Friendly
Kids get half-price seats and a clearer view from quiet Gate 8, but crowd noise, no playground, and a 90-minute game with basic toilets can tire or overwhelm children under 12.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Creta Quad Safari is 62% Kids-Friendly
Children 4-12 can ride as passengers with helmets and seatbelts, see caves and swim, yet no kids’ menu, uneven tracks, and 5-hour length mean breaks are few and some parents report fatigue.
Recommended visit duration: 5-6 hours
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Kenouryia Porta is 62% Kids-Friendly
Kids can explore flat wall parts and a playground 10 min away, yet steep drops, no railings, and zero toilets mean tight supervision and café breaks are essential.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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