Theofilos Hotel Petra (Petra, Greece)

There are two hotels here. The well established Classic, which is great ... and the more recently introduced Superior. As a rule of thumb, the Classic is quieter because the Superior has rooms that can take more people … large families! Apart from that, it doesn't really make any difference as they are both part of the same hotel development.

Rooms have balcony sea, pool or mountain views. If you have a preference, you need to state it when booking. All the stress of everyday life just disappears the first time you wander down those lovely lanes into Petra and the beaches, about 500 m away. Perfect. There are a number of accommodation options, one of which includes breakfast and dinner. They are truly excellent; really, no kidding.

Everywhere is so clean! From the rooms to the public areas and the fabulous pool, everything is immaculate and the entire atmosphere is one of complete relaxation.

Wi-Fi in the longer established Classic section is classically old and not very good. In the newer hotel section, it is far … Superior! Another classic problem is with the top floor rooms. Spacious and with lovely balconies, when it rains (*+, boy, can it rain!) expect a Greek tragedy in the form of some dramatic leaks.

Beware of the proliferation of insects and in particular, the dreaded mosquitoes. Don't under-estimate them + go prepared.

Mattresses are very hard and beds are those wretched single things that you drag together to make a double'. Mind the gap! The pool is inviting but heats up' as the day progresses ... and can become quite unpleasant.