Vernacular architecture represents one of the most important cultural elements of mountain areas. The settlement of Sirako, due to specific social and economical conditions, is one of the best well preserved mountainous traditional settlements in Greece, nowadays. At the threshold of its modern development it seems capable of preserving its valuable inheritance. Its habitants do not live permanently in the settlement, but spend an important amount of time in it at an annual base. The Sirako’s habitants warmly support the protection of Greek vernacular architecture. They consider themselves privileged in that they own a village of unique architectural beauty, without overlooking at the same time the elements that degrade its traditional character. They have a positive attitude at a firm legislation that will more effectively protect the local character and acknowledge that visitors are attracted to the settlement because of the local architecture. They understand that this architectural uniqueness can guaranty the future local development, if well preserved and smartly combined  to  other  elements  of  the  area.  They  are  willing  to  economically  support  a foundation aiming to protect and preserve the local architecture, although seem uneasy and skeptical enough considering the amount of money they are willing to pay and the foundation’s way of function. Their narration about the building development of Sirako, their critical approach to several given issues and their views for the future of their settlement, are proved to be really interesting.