Ikos Oceania

Ikos Oceania is a 5 star family-friendly resort in Nea Moudania, 60km south of Thessaloniki on the Greek mainland. You’ll be just 100m from the sandy beach and 1.5km from the town centre. The hotel boasts two infinity pools and three separate pools for the kids. And when you want a cool, refreshing drink you won’t have to get up, as the waiter will bring it to your sunlounger.

While the little ones are enjoying themselves at the kids' club (open to 4-12yr olds), you may choose to join one of the hotel's activities including yoga, beach volleyball, tennis, aqua aerobics or Pilates. Over at the spa a range of massages and beauty treatments are on offer. To complete the relaxation experience there’s heated pools, swim jets, a steam room, sauna, plus a fully-equipped fitness studio.

The main restaurant offers a Mediterranean buffet, complemented by stunning views over the beautiful Aegean Sea. While a tempting all-day menu of classic international dishes can be found at The Beach Club. You may opt to reserve a table at one of the four a la carte restaurants for dinner. Choose between French cuisine at Provence, pan-Asian at Anaya, Greek at Ouzo and Italian at Fresco. After you’ve eaten, take your seat for the family-friendly shows and live music.

The rooms at Ikos Oceania are open and bright with floor-to-ceiling windows, each boasting either a balcony or terrace. The Family Suites include separate sleeping areas for the parents and kids, while the larger bathroom features both a shower and bath.

If you wish to escape from the warm sunshine for a couple of hours head over to Petralona Cave (20km away). Here, the children won’t just learn what stalactites and stalagmites are - they’ll see remains of fossils from prehistoric times.

To learn about Greek history, make a day trip to Thessaloniki, where evidence of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman eras can still be seen. Even if you’re not interested in religion, don’t miss out on seeing the Church of Agia Sophia (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), as the interior of this 7th century building resembles a mini art gallery. There are also a wide range of museums - too many to visit in one day, so choose the one(s) that interest you the most.