The village of Selia takes its name from the word saddle; hence it straddles an outcrop of mountainside overlooking the popular village of Plakias.
From here there are views along the south coast as far as the islands of Paximadia and out across the Mediterranean Sea. Selia is a pretty traditional working village, famous for its ‘Seliano’ Cheese, a type of feta made from a mixture of sheep and goats milk, renowned throughout Greece. The village has excellent amenities, 3 cafes, a taverna, an interesting museum, an art gallery and several shops including a supermarket and a silversmith’s workshop.