Lovely 2 weeks at the Petrino Suites. Loved the stone apartments, set in garden surroundings. Stairs were very steep in room 115, but it was kept exceptionally clean by Vicky, who was a joy and was well maintained. No hook in the shower, so had to be held. Sold by TUI as self catering but had no cooking facilities, just sink, fridge, kettle and plates, cutlery etc. No bowls, but borrowed some from the staff in breakfast room. Lovely private terrace at the back. Air conditioning and safe were included in price. Pool area was very relaxed and we were very well looked after by lovely Efrosini, who worked exceptionally hard serving drinks and food in the afternoon/evenings, nothing was too much trouble. Bar prices were on the high side 9E for a short, 7E a pint, 5E for soft drink. Food was very tasty and well presented. Bottom of pool is stone and hurt your feet when using the steps, but was very clean and lovely to swim in. A few more sunbeds could have been provided, but most days we found an empty one and there was plenty of other seating areas in the shade. All the staff were very pleasant and helpful. We loved watching the barn swallows nesting and fledging above the bar and in other areas around the complex, Afytos is 20 mins walk down the left hand fork opposite the hotel and is an amazing place. Full of tavernas and shops, but very busy 7.30 onwards and people were queuing for dinner tables. The beach is a further 20 mins walk down a steep hill. TUI advertised nearest beach as 20 mins, but it is nearer 40 and all uphill on the way back. Sandy with warm, shallow water it is very popular, but some areas of the sea was very rocky. Sun bed prices were extortionate 30-60E, but plenty of space for beach umbrellas.
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