Crete, Greece, Cyprus - 2 adults, 3 kids (5y, 3y, 14m old) SELF CATERING RECOMMENDATIONS

[Misspaella]

We are looking for a holiday in one of these countries in early Sept.

Ideally it would be in a self catering place by the sea BUT NOT near very hectic resorts (we are not really interested in places with night entertainment or kids clubs).

Anyone have great tips of where to stay that is family friendly, has great food and scenery and allows us to experience the local culture?

Advice welcome.

TIA.

Two good sites for Cyprus are www.probevillas.com and for your 14m for baby equipment www.kiddykithire.com.

Vassos Niisi Plage Apartment In Nissi Bay Cyprus, 30-40 min walk from aiya napa, but even that was lovely around tea time when we went in..apartments are literally on the beach, clean, large and close to nissi avenue which leads you to aiya napa and has lots of nice resteraunts along the way..diones was particulary lovely

Hire a villa!

We just rented this one, has so much equipment for kids that we don't need to take toys, pushchair, inflatables, hurrah!!
this is it here

Pernera and Protaras are brilliant for kids, they are joined by a boardwalk which is lit up and has nice benches to rest weary little legs on. The sandy beaches are brilliant, (100% better than Paphos's shingly efforts) and the people are so friendly.

You can take boat cruises around the coast, snorkel or try PADI diving, the history of the occupied North of Cyprus is on the doorstep of Paralimni, the gorgeous village beside Pernera and it's so interesting, if a little sad. You can also go on a jeep safari into the mountains which is great fun, and there are evening donkey rides which are magical for kids.

Have a great time. we can't wait to go back!