From Cycladic villages to secluded bays and the hills above Mykonos, these five homes show how architecture responds to Greece’s varied landscapes. Some preserve centuries-old building traditions, while others reinterpret them through contemporary design. What unites them is a close relationship with the Aegean, where terraces, courtyards and outdoor rooms are shaped by light, sea views and long summers.
A restored village house in Tinos
High in Triantaros, one of Tinos’ oldest settlements, this 200sqm house has been carefully updated while retaining the defining characteristics of Cycladic architecture. Thick plastered walls, arched openings, built-in shelving and painted timber joinery remain, while pergola-covered terraces step through the property towards views across the island and the Aegean Sea. The two-bedroom house sits around 15 minutes from the island’s port.
A stone house on the Mani Peninsula
On the shore of Alypa Bay in the southern Peloponnese, this four-bedroom house draws on the region’s long stone-building tradition. Arranged across multiple levels, the 135sqm home opens onto terraces overlooking the bay, just steps from the water. The surrounding coastline, known for its clear water and historic stone tower houses, also appeared in Paul Mazursky’s 1982 film Tempest.
A waterfront compound on Patmos
Directly overlooking Grikos Bay, this waterfront estate occupies one of Patmos’ most sought-after coastal settings. Two independent residences are arranged around landscaped gardens with a private jetty extending to the shoreline, creating a rare opportunity to live on the water in one of the Aegean’s most sheltered natural harbours.
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Directly overlooking Grikos Bay, this waterfront estate occupies one of Patmos’ most sought-after coastal settings. Two independent residences are arranged around landscaped gardens with a private jetty extending to the shoreline, creating a rare opportunity to live on the water in one of the Aegean’s most sheltered natural harbours.
A contemporary villa in Antiparos
Set on a 4,633sqm plot, this contemporary villa is arranged as three separate volumes around a long swimming pool and landscaped gardens. The 219-square-metre house contains four bedrooms, multiple shaded outdoor living areas and planning permission for an additional guest suite. Its low-slung forms, natural materials and restrained palette offer a contemporary interpretation of Cycladic architecture.
A modern estate overlooking Mykonos
Set above the coastline on a 6,729sqm site, Panorama takes a different approach to Aegean living. The 610sqm estate combines a three-level main house with two guesthouses, organised around terraces, courtyards and heated pools overlooking the sea. Interiors are pared back and material-led, with stone, timber and fittings by Baxter, Riva, Fantini and Olivari. Alongside eight bedrooms, the estate includes a tennis court, gym, spa, private chapel and wellness guesthouse, combining the scale of a private compound with the atmosphere of a boutique retreat.
