Best Cycladic Islands for Traditional Architecture & Whitewashed Charm

Serifos is one of the most visually striking islands for traditional architecture lovers. Its capital, Chora, rises dramatically above the sea in a cascade of white houses stacked along steep hillsides. 

With minimal development and strict building regulations, Serifos has preserved its raw, untouched aesthetic. The architecture here feels elemental—simple white forms, blue shutters, and narrow staircases sculpted directly into the rock.