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Top 10Children’s Attractions

1Aqualand, Corfu

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Aqualand, Corfu

Water rides, free-fall slides, a giant spa pool and attractions like the Black Hole, the Kamikaze and Crazy River make this an oasis of fun in the countryside.

2Hydropolis, Corfu

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Hydropolis, Corfu

Hydropolis combines a leisure and sports centre with swimming and water-volleyball pools and giant slides.

3Acqua Plus Water Park, Crete

This park has many attractions, including Kamikaze Hydrotube, Acquaslalom, Black Holes and a Crazy River. Its main pool features hydromassage and a children’s area.

4Luna Fun Park, Zákynthos

A laser arena designed like a war zone with a WWII aeroplane and a climbing tower are a few of the attractions here. Babysitting service available.

5Water Park, Santoríni

Family fun is assured here with swimming pools, slides, flumes, a restaurant with dining terrace, gift shop and sunbathing areas. A children’s playground features its own pool and a large-scale toy galleon.

6Nautilus Glass Bottom Boat, Kefalloniá

This boat heads out to Mounda Bay, where a submarine wreck, the Perseus, can be seen. Dolphins often swim alongside.

  • Skála
  • Open from 9am daily
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7Cretaquarium, Crete

There are around 2,500 species of marine life to see at this state-of-the-art aquarium, with viewing tanks, multimedia presentations and observation points.

  • Gournés Naval Base, Irákleio
  • 28103 37788
  • Open May–Sep: 9:30am–9pm daily; Oct–Apr: 9:30am–5pm daily
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  • www.cretaquarium.gr

8Aquarium, Rhodes

A centre for marine research and a hospital for injured marine life, this fascinating aquarium is also a tourist attraction. Dolphins, sharks, seals, sea turtles, fish and crabs can be seen in the tanks.

  • Kos Street, Rhodes Town
  • 22410 27308
  • Open Apr–Oct: 9am–8:30pm daily; Nov–Mar: 9am–4:30pm daily
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9Bowl’m Over, Zákynthos

This bowling centre in central Tsiliví offers four bowling lanes, a pool, fusball and air-hockey tables and a special children’s play area. It has bars for drinks and snacks.

  • Tsiliví
  • 26950 25142
  • Open 11am–late daily
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  • Special packages available
  • www.bowlmover.gr

10Lido Waterpark, Kos

One of the Greek Islands’ largest waterparks, this complex offers swimming pools for adults and kids, a large wave pool, giant spa, slides and flumes.


Top 10 Films Shot in the Greek Islands

1Mamma Mia, Skiáthos

A 2008 film starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, based on the music of ABBA.

2Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Kefalloniá

Nicolas Cage and Penelope Cruz were in this 2001 film set during the Italian occupation.

3Zorba the Greek, Crete

Based on the book by Cretan writer Nikos Kazantzákis, this 1964 film starred Anthony Quinn.

4Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, Santoríni

A 2001 film starring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft, this film was shot on Santoríni.

5For Your Eyes Only, Corfu

The casino scene of this 1981 film starring Roger Moore as 007 was shot in the Achílleion Palace, Corfu.

6Shirley Valentine, Mýkonos

This 1989 film starred Pauline Collins as a bored housewife on holiday in Greece.

7Bourne Identity, Mýkonos

The concluding scenes of this 2002 film starring Matt Damon were shot here.

8Guns of Navarone, Rhodes

Gregory Peck and David Niven were the big names in this 1961 film about German-occupied Greece.

9Boy on a Dolphin, Ýdra

Starring Sophia Loren as sponge-diver Phaedra, this 1957 film made Ýdra famous.

10Big Blue, Amorgós

Released in 1988, this English-language version of the French classic Le Grand Bleu starred actor Jean Reno.