Horse Riding in Sela, Papigo

Our simplest routes are a 30 min and 45 min ride and are in the location Sela, right outside the village of Megalo Papigo. The trail follows various large fields, small dirt foot paths and a dirt track created by the local shepherders (cow and goat) in order to reach their remote stables. It winds through small scrub, shrub forests of oak and along old abandoned fields that were once used for growing grain and other hay products for the local animals, sheep and goats that were kept by the villagers before the village became a tourist destination. Along the way we also get a fantastic view of the exit of the Vikos Gorge and the springs of the river Voidomatis.

Both these rides are easy, easy to moderate and for beginners or intermediate riders and small kids (beginning from 2 years old). On these rides, horses will either be led or the riders handle them themselves and we are either on foot or riding, depending on the clients comfort levels.

*Riders can have a maximum weight of 100 kg. We cannot accommodate heavier riders as we do not want to burden the horses.

About us

Horse rides and treks for all ages and levels in one of Greece’s most beautiful environments, Papigo, one of 46 villages in the Zagori region, in the heart of the National Park of Northern Pindos. Enjoy the sunset as it paints the majestic cliff faces a deep sultry red while riding among the forefeet of the spectacular Astraka peak (2,436m). You can also admire the endemic wildlife watching golden eagles and kestrels soaring above and hunting the smaller prey of the area. And on a lucky day you might be able to catch a glimpse of a fox, badger, hare or wild boar or see a brown bear scrambling along the cliff faces.

We try to keep the group of riders that will go out together small between 1-8 people so that the experience can be more personal and pleasant for everyone. Hopefully each person will leave us with a better understanding of how such an area of raw natural beauty is so special and necessary and with a wonderful experience to describe to others.