Crete is the largest island in Greece and its coastline of 1,046 km or 650 miles makes for some extraordinary beaches, which is a great way to pass the time on your family vacation on the island, greekreporter.com notes and offers the following tips for a fun family vacation on Crete:There is a lot more to do on Crete than meets the eye. Whether traveling with young children or your grandparents, a family vacation on Crete can be an amazing experience — you just need to know where to go! Let’s look at some great tips and activities that you can do while on Crete for an unforgettable family vacation.1. Labyrinth Theme ParkHere you will find a new hi-tech “laser maze” inspired by Greek Mythology which is the perfect way to pass your time while on Crete — using everything from hi-tech lasers, haze effects and unique designs at Labyrinth Park!The maze called “Trojan horse” recently opened on May 15, 2017 and is a great family destination in Herakleion, Crete as not only do you get to enjoy the latest in hi-tech interactive games, but you also get to experience a bit of history while you are transported back to ancient Troy sent on a mission to capture the beautiful Helen and return her home.2. Kokkini HaniKokkini Hani is located 14 km east of Heraklion and is a popular holiday destination for families. The area remained quite untouched until the 1960s when full electricity and telephone services reached this part of Crete, and several hotels were built.The beaches are beautiful and the hotels that are in this area cater to families with activity schedules, pools, social events and beachfront access.3. Agios NikolaosThis is another fabulous vacation destination for you and your family this summer on Crete is Agios Nikolaos.Agios Nikolaos is quaint and quieter than many other places on the island, and there are unique and stunning beaches such as Tsifliki beach that you can visit.Also, depending on where you stay, you can have fun-filled days with activities organized by your hotel, do water sports or go out exploring on your own.4. The Ancient Ruins of KnossosWhile on Crete you must visit the ancient ruins of Knossos and the Minoan Palace!Every year people visiting Crete stop by the ruins of the ancient city of Knossos to experience what remains from the capital of Minoan Civilization. Experiencing Knossos in person is an amazing way to pass the day with your family.Also not to be missed is experiencing Knossos as it once was in its glory days thanks to a the latest technology and a 3D video that reconstructs the famous Minoan Palace! The video tour allows you to walk through the halls and enter rooms of the palace. Check out the video below before you visit the ancient ruins!The magnificent palace sprawls over 20,000 square meters on the hill of Kefalas, and is the setting for many well-known myths such as the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and Daedalus and Icarus.5. The Samaria GorgeSomething ideal for families with older children is a trip to visit the Samaria Gorge.It is 16 km long, and starts at an altitude of 1,250 meters at the northern entrance, and ending at the shores of the Libyan Sea in Agia Roumeli. It was declared a National Park in 1962 and attracts thousands of trekkers throughout the year.The entrance to the gorge is located at Aghia Roumeli, at the southern side of the park.Read more here.RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations , Greek travel market, Greek tourism statistics, Greek tourism reportPhoto Source: pixabaySource: greekreporter.com