Crete with kids - tips please!

[mrs.lotte]

Going to Crete with 6 and 8 year old. Staying in Agios Nikolaos. Never been before. Top tips welcome. Thanks!

[Bellenden Belle]

I'm bumping this for Mrs Lotte because I would also love to see any responses.

[uptime]

We've been to Crete four times and love it. The locals are very child-friendly and welcoming. The Ag Nik shopping streets sell the usual holiday trickets which your 6 and 8 year old might find interesting. Can also recommend an amazing restaurant called Pelagos, which has a fantastic outdoor eating area with lots of bright colourful decorations (and cats) to keep the kids amused. Have a lovely time.

[mrs.lotte]

Thanks for the bump amd the tips!

We have a hire car so any advice on best beaches/trips/attractions very welcome

[uptime]

Sorry, can't help there as we always stay 'on resort', complete with two kids clubs!