Kea architecture

When we first got here, I wasn't sure about the newer buildings that are dotted around - they seemed very boxey and dull compared to the older white washed terra cotta pitched roofed typically Greek stuff. But as we've travelled around this very dry island, I've realised that the dry stone wall effect built from local stone is very sympathetic to the surroundings and some buildings blend in so much as to be camouflaged, which is quite clever.

There doesn't seem to be much in the way of grand villas and I have only seen one swimming pool, which contributes to the feeling that Kea is unspoilt and carefully maintained that way.