Papingo actually consists of two villages Megalo Papingo and Mikro Papingo the big one and small Papingo. The only access road for cars first takes you to Megalo Papingo and a kilometre further to Mikro Papingo.The area and the neighbouring Vikos Gorge, the largest canyon in Greece and in all of Europe and attracts many hikers and mountaineers from around the world. The village of Papingo proper is surrounded by snowcapped mountains in winter, and also has provisions for lodging as well as tavernas serving up traditional Greek food, coffee, and spirits.