Ce qu'en disent les visiteurs

We had an incredible time at ippos! We went back in 2022, and the lady there was so friendly and helpful. She even took those amazing pictures for us. We highly recommend it!
Samuel-Varvara Harrison· avril 2025
My daughter had an amazing experience when she did the swimming on horseback, the instructor was brilliant, the 2 hour experience turned into 4 hours! Highly recommend Ippos.
matthew palmer· août 2024

À propos

Niché dans les collines verdoyantes près du village de Vafeios, dans le nord de Lesbos, Ippos — dont le nom vient de l'ancien grec pour « cheval » — offre aux visiteurs la possibilité de découvrir les paysages intérieurs de l'île d'une façon intemporelle. Le territoire qui entoure Vafeios est caractéristique de Lesbos dans ce qu'elle a de plus serein : des coteaux couverts d'oliveraies, des sentiers forestiers embaumés de pin et un calme rural à mille lieues de l'agitation du littoral. Une expérience équestre ici, c'est traverser des paysages qui se révèlent à qui sait prendre son temps, et peu de modes de voyage conviennent mieux à ce rythme lent que la randonnée à cheval.

Pour les visiteurs qui ont passé leur séjour à Lesbos entre plages et tavernes, Ippos représente une tout autre dimension de l'île. L'arrière-pays du nord est riche en avifaune — Lesbos est l'une des premières destinations ornithologiques d'Europe — et les sentiers en altitude autour de Vafeios offrent des vues sur les vallées tapissées d'oliviers jusqu'au scintillement lointain de la mer Égée. Que vous soyez un cavalier confirmé ou un débutant complet, l'occasion d'explorer ce paysage à cheval procure un sentiment de connexion à la terre qui restera gravé dans les mémoires.

Vafeios lui-même est un petit village traditionnel qui a su préserver son caractère authentique, et une visite à Ippos se marie naturellement avec une promenade dans ses ruelles ou un repas dans une auberge locale. C'est le genre d'étape qui rappelle que Lesbos a toujours été bien plus qu'une destination balnéaire — c'est une île d'une profondeur naturelle extraordinaire et d'une beauté rurale incomparable, qui se laisse mieux apprécier quand on prend le temps de vraiment s'y immerger.

Avant de partir

À quoi s'attendre

Vous traversez des oliveraies en activité et des sentiers ombragés de pins dans les collines au-dessus de Vafeios, avec des panoramas sur les vallées qui s'ouvrent à mesure que vous montez. Le rythme est calme et sans hâte — les guides s'adaptent à votre niveau, et la richesse ornithologique des sentiers intérieurs est une belle surprise pour qui y prête attention. L'atmosphère est résolument rurale, bien loin de l'animation du littoral.

Quand y aller

De fin avril à juin et de septembre à octobre, les conditions sont idéales pour monter à cheval ; la chaleur de mi-journée en juillet et août peut s'avérer éprouvante.

Comment s'y rendre

Vafeios se trouve à environ une heure de route au nord de Mytilène, en traversant l'intérieur de l'île ; suivez la direction de Mantamados puis guettez les panneaux vers Vafeios dans les collines.

Détails

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Visitor Reviews

Panajiotis Kokkinos

December 2025

This was my very first time riding a horse, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better introduction. Rita, the instructor, and her assistant Chara were absolutely amazing! From the very first minute they made me feel safe, calm, and confident. They explained everything in great detail, step by step, and took the time to answer all questions. We even learned how to clean and prepare the horses ourselves, which made the experience even more special and authentic. The ride itself was simply magical. The landscape, nature, and views were breathtaking. Riding through such beautiful surroundings made the experience even more unique and peaceful. It was the perfect way to connect with nature and truly enjoy the moment. The horses were incredibly calm, gentle, and clearly very well cared for, truly beautiful and peaceful animals. You can feel the respect and love they have for them. A professional, warm, and unforgettable experience. Highly recommended to anyone, especially first-timers! I will definitely do it again.

Owner Response

Thank you for your kind words

Daiana

July 2025

I’ve taken a few lessons and 2 trails in Ippos. Highly recommend to people who love horses. Here they are treated with love and taken good care of. Rita - owner of the stables and her helpers are very patient and attentive in order to teach you riding. Besides lessons, 2 short trails, which I had was with beautiful sights and really enjoyable. Thank you for a great experience 🐴

Owner Response

Hi Daiana,<br>We enjoyed having you here, thank you for a great time

Samuel-Varvara Harrison

April 2025

We had an incredible time at ippos! We went back in 2022, and the lady there was so friendly and helpful. She even took those amazing pictures for us. We highly recommend it!

Owner Response

Thank you, we appreciate the review

Josh Street

October 2024

Me and my partner are on holiday in Lesvos and booked in for a 1 hour trail ride in the early evening. I have no experience while my partner has a good amount, but through every part of the experience I felt well looked after and gained confidence quickly on the horse (Arva) thanks to Nicole. My partner thoroughly enjoyed it as she got to try trotting and cantering with her horse (Eric). Getting to prep and groom the horses was really interesting as it was all an education for me. The ride had some beautiful views and once again we felt well looked after by Nicole. Would definitely recommend for beginners and experienced riders alike!!

Owner Response

Glad to hear you both enjoyed it, Nicole will be very happy hear it and thank you for your kind words

Astrid Provoost

September 2024

My partner and I had a fantastic ride in the morning sun on a Thursday in late September ☀️. He is a beginner and I have about a decade of experience (mostly indoors) and both our horses were wonderful and sweet. I initially contacted Ippos via WhatsApp to inquire about doing a trail ride that same week with us having mixed levels of experience in riding. The response was so fast and nice that we decided to go for it. When we arrived the instructor Nicole also just arrived at the stables. It is a nice and small establishment (no toilets though). Besides horses they have some very friendly dogs and cats. It turned out that it was just us, so we had a private ride on top of all! At a very relaxed pace we started to groom and saddle the horses and Nicole was very energetic and told us about the horses and their personalities. I got Bonita and my partner got Avra; both were very sweet mares, which can be rare in my experience 🤭. During the ride itself we tried out different paces (walk-trot-canter) when the terrain allowed it and it was great. The dogs were joining us while riding making it even more unique and fun for all. Nicole kept checking in with us to see if all was ok. When we got back we did some post ride grooming and had some talks and laughs together. The only regret we had was that we didn’t book a longer ride 🙈. We didn’t take pictures, but the route had some beautiful views 🤩. Definitely recommended for all levels of experience and for sure worth the money ✅

Owner Response

Thank you for your kind words, not talking pictures means you have too much of a good time to remember to take them 😉

Alicia Almberg

September 2024

We can’t be other then very pleased with this experience. From the start we got good and fast answers from Rita on mail, and when we got there Zuzana meet us with a smile and where kind, funny and professional at the same time! Non of us had former experiences of riding but walked away very pleased with ourselves and the day, and that is for me the best review there is! Thank you for a great day!

Owner Response

Very nice to hear that you had a good time, thank you for your kind words

Nikola

September 2024

All the animals seemed happy and well cared for. We were supervised by Mrs. Zuzanna and we are absolutely amazed how much she loves horses. Thanks to Zuza I learned a lot about taking care of horses and their nature and I developed a growing passion for horses and riding. She's a great teacher and a very nice and charming person. Also, the trail we were on had some breathtaking views and some cool stops like fig trees where we could give some fruit to the horses. Besides the horses, we also met three lovely dogs and A LOT of cats which made our visit even more enjoyable. We definitely recommend EVERYONE to visit this beautiful place!

Owner Response

Thank you for your kind words, I am glad you had a good time, all our animals love the attention and I will make sure Zuza hears how much you liked her company

Olesia Nezhyva

August 2024

it was an unforgettable experience and we did not regret for a second that we visited this place. if this is your first horse riding experience, there is no better place to start this adventure, as well as if you are an experienced rider. incredible landscapes. I highly recommend choosing an evening time for a walk, as you can see a very beautiful view. special thanks to our instructor Suzanne. we spent this time in good company and can 100 recommend this place!

matthew palmer

August 2024

My daughter had an amazing experience when she did the swimming on horseback, the instructor was brilliant, the 2 hour experience turned into 4 hours! Highly recommend Ippos.

Owner Response

Thank you for your kind words,<br>What a great picture

Didi IJzerman

September 2023

The best experience ever! The owner is very friendly an has a lot of knowledge. I fell in love with horse riding! This was my first visit but not my last!

Owner Response

Thank you for your kind words

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Nord de Lesbos

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