In the middle of the Aegean sea spreads the complex of the Cyclades islands. The name Cyclades refers to the islands around the sacred island of Delos. The Cyclades comprises about 220 islands of which 24 are inhabited. Pure in form and colour, the Cycladic architecture embodies simplicity and beauty, the most characteristic feature, a point of reference for everyone who has visited these islands which disperses in a distance of hundreds of miles. Each island is dotted with tableaus of striking white, boxlike buildings with blue or green windows and doors. In port towns, these traditional buildings generally stand out as individual cuboids with narrow alleys and streets between them. In other areas, the cubed traditional buildings are stacked so that from a far they look like giant steps up the hillside. The unique landscape of the Cyclades islands makes the most beautiful contradiction. The rocks that mirrors on the blue crystal waters, the small white houses scattered all around, the sandy beaches, the bright blue sky above: It’s a warm and hospitable place. The boutique resorts and quaint villas featured in this section reflect the simple, modest but sumptuous traditions of Cyclades lifestyle.