Family days out | Naxos for Kids

With a baby: an easy Chora day

Morning: Agios Georgios and a short stroll. Lunch near your accommodation, then a nap. Later, Chora harbour or a short Portara outing if wind allows.

Who is it for?: Ages 0–2 and siblings
Where?: On foot if staying in Chora
Allow: One day, including breaks
Budget: Meals and activities of your choice

Family tip: The Kastro has steps and lanes: a carrier is easier there. The harbour promenade is a simple alternative.

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Ages 2–6: boats and sand

Morning: the small beach near Agios Nikolaos chapel at Agia Anna, watching boats. Lunch nearby, return for a nap or quiet time, then sand play if conditions suit.

Who is it for?: Ages 2–6
Where?: Agia Anna; bus or car
Allow: One day, including breaks
Budget: Meals and activities of your choice

Family tip: One beach is enough. Choose the area according to wind and stay clear of moving boats.

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Ages 6–12: the giants of Melanes

Morning: choose a kouroi route from the Walks entries. Village lunch, then rest. Keep a beach as an option rather than adding another major visit.

Who is it for?: Ages 6–12
Where?: Car; Melanes area
Allow: One day, including breaks
Budget: Meals and activities of your choice

Family tip: Adapt the route to the least confident walker and turn back before fatigue.

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Teens: an activity of their own

Book a watersport lesson suited to their level and conditions. Late lunch and a break, then a Chora walk or sunset from an accessible spot depending on wind.

Who is it for?: Ages 12+
Where?: Watersports centre, then Chora
Allow: One day, including breaks
Budget: Meals and activities of your choice

Family tip: Let the teen choose the sport. Plan a separate activity for younger children with another adult.

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Windy day: Chalki and a long break

Morning: Chalki’s lanes and a discovery from the Villages entries. A relaxed lunch. A short walk remains optional depending on weather and everyone’s energy.

Who is it for?: All ages, adapt the pace
Where?: Car or bus depending on timetable
Allow: One day, including breaks
Budget: Meals and activities of your choice

Family tip: Inland villages can also be windy. Do not assume a cove is always sheltered.

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Rain: one visit, then play

Confirm a covered visit before setting off: Eggares Olive Press or an open museum. After lunch, return to your accommodation for drawing, stories and screen-free games.

Who is it for?: All ages, adapt the pace
Where?: Eggares or a visit near your accommodation
Allow: One day, including breaks
Budget: Meals and activities of your choice

Family tip: Avoid a circuit of places that may be closed. Keep journeys short in heavy rain.

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A baby and an older child: something for each

A Chora day for siblings of different ages, with short outings and an easy return to your accommodation.

Who is it for?: Babies, young children and older siblings
Where?: Chora and Agios Georgios
Allow: Two short outings with a break between
Budget: Meals; a book or toy is optional

Morning: Sand games at Agios Georgios. The older child builds a miniature harbour while an adult looks after the baby.
Lunchtime: lunch nearby, then back for a nap or quiet time. A book for one child, a notebook for the other.
Late afternoon: walk along the harbour to watch the boats and choose a snack. A bookshop stop is optional.

For a shorter day: keep just the beach or the harbour, depending on naps. You do not have to do both.

Agios Georgios entry →Plan an outing with a baby →Our shops and bookshops →

Demeter and Chalki: a day of discoveries

A driving itinerary combining an ancient site, lunch and a village, with just one main visit.

Who is it for?: Children and teens; babies can come along
Where?: Temple of Demeter near Sangri, then Chalki
Allow: Half a day to a full day, depending on breaks
Budget: Site entry, transport and meals

Before setting off: confirm the temple’s opening hours for your date and choose a morning with suitable weather.
Morning: visit the Temple of Demeter. Tell the story of the goddess of harvests and look for details in the marble together.
Lunchtime: head to Chalki for lunch, then explore the lanes briefly if everyone still has energy.
Afterwards: head back and rest. The beach can wait until another part of the day, depending on how tired everyone is.

With little ones: make the temple the main visit and shorten the walk in Chalki. A good break is part of a good day too.

Temple of Demeter entry →Explore Chalki →Plan your temple visit ↗

Ages and durations are suggestions to help plan your day. Confirm opening and prices for your date, and adapt each outing to the weather and your children’s pace.