Petra is a traditional village with wonderful nature, landscapes, architecture, and culture. Stratis T. Franceskos the author of the book describes the life and people of Petra during his youth (1960-1975) which coincides with the invasion of mass tourism and the social transformation of the village from a conservative, self-sufficient, culturally rich society to a prosperous, but culturally poor tourist destination.
Writer: Stratis T. Franceskos