School’s out and summer is at its peak, so now is the time to consider a last-minute dash for sun, sand and some much-needed escapism. Need a break? Here are five tried-and-tested family favourites, whether you’re looking for a city break with teens, toddler-friendly beaches or outdoor adventures.
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Dalaman
Dalaman is Turkey for nature lovers / Image: Getty Images
Verdant canyons and lush valleys may not spring to mind when you think of Turkey – but Dalaman’s got plenty of green to go around, plus your more typical turquoise waters fringed by bone-white shores. More active clans will love group hikes through the mystical Akkaya Valley – a mountainous patch of land that has only recently opened to the public.
Read more: Go all kinds of Green in Dalaman
Crete
Crete's Knossos ruins / Image: Adobe Stock
Greece’s largest island stands apart for its undulating landscape and a distinctive culture that’s all its own. The tales that permeate Crete are as tall as its rugged mountains – like that of the half-man, half-bull minotaur, who was apparently held captive in the sprawling ruins of Knossos on the north part of the island. Kids will be enthralled by all the amazing mythological stories waiting to be unearthed here.
Read more: Track to minotaur of Crete
