Why is Papigo famous? Why lots of people do want to visit this village? The answer is that those that have already visited it describe it as an incredibly beautiful village. Actually, it consists of two villages. The Megalo Papigo that is the first you will meet on your way from Ioannina, and the Mikro Papigo that is only 3 kilometers away from Megalo.
Some say that Megalo Papigo has become touristic and that it has lost its authenticity. However, despite what others say, once you start strolling in the paved alleys you will feel the coziness of a “neat and tidy “ village, your eyes will catch numerous beautiful pictures and your feet will want to walk through all the alleys. The same goes for Mikro Papigo as well, although the view of the natural towers of Astraka is more direct, something that makes it even more unforgettable.
Between the two Papigos you will meet an unexpected surprise, Kolibithres or Rogovo Ovires.
These beautiful, natural pools are formed when the metallic doors that have been put there, hold the water between the nicely shaped rocks. The view is great as well as the dive. From Mikro Papigo you can take the path that leads to the shelter of Astraka and to the trail up until the Dragonlake.
Megalo Papiggo is built on 980 altitude, 60 km away from Ioannina, the road up to there is generally good but there are 15 consecutive 180 degrees turns that need a bit of caution.