Where to go for a 4-5 day Mediterranean trip with kids?

Hi everyone, I’m planning to go away at the end of May for a short 5-day trip, not too far away! I currently live near Montpellier and have two kids (ages 2 and 7). The idea is to have a relaxing, low-stress vacation that’s easy to manage with young children (I’m especially thinking of my 2-year-old—cities like Florence, which I’d love to visit, are probably too tiring for his age). I was thinking of Majorca (which I don’t know at all) or Crete, for example, which I visited a long time ago (ideal: good food, ruins to explore, beautiful villages, etc.). But it could also be Malta or somewhere else... It’s true that before having kids, I had more time (and budget) and traveled farther, so I’m not very familiar with the Mediterranean—my mistake!

My question is pretty vague, but what would you recommend for a 5-day trip at the end of May? Since the sea will still be a bit cold (swimming might be tough!), preferably by the coast, with a family-friendly hotel and kid-friendly areas?

Thanks in advance to everyone! :)

Hi everyone, My question is pretty vague, but what would you recommend for a short 5-day stay at the end of May (so the sea will be a bit cold—swimming might be tough!), preferably by the coast, with a hotel and kid-friendly areas? Thanks in advance! :)

The Mediterranean is huge—it really depends on your budget. And depending on the country, prices can vary a lot.

True, at the end of May the sea is still a bit chilly... If you just want to relax at the hotel, Malta is great, but sandy beaches aren’t very common—it’s mostly rugged coastlines, though it’s really beautiful. Renting a car lets you explore quite a bit this time of year (too crowded in summer to drive). Sardinia is also lovely (stick to the south around Cagliari for 5 days, with nice beaches in the city or accessible by car). You could also consider one of the Cyclades islands, but with only 5 days, you’d have to pick one with direct flights from France—and those tend to be *very* crowded. Sicily is similar—just choose a town by the water and a nice tourist site to alternate between sightseeing and beach time. Kids usually adapt really well, and they bounce back from a little fatigue way faster than we do! !😉