Skopelos is an island in the Aegean Sea belonging to . This is a place where you will find an idyllic landscape, blue sea and pleasant temperature. It is also the region where two cult films “Mamma Mia” and “Mamma Mia! Here we go again” were shot. It has an area of only 96 square kilometers and less than 5,000 people live there permanently.
Where was “Mamma Mia” filmed? It is a paradise island in the Aegean Sea. You won’t find crowds of tourists here
The most characteristic place from the film is the church standing on a rock. Every cinema fan will remember it, although the church is actually the chapel of St. John. Before it was made famous in movies as a great place to get married, it wasn’t very popular.
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Interestingly, the interior of the church was actually created in a studio, because the chapel is small and can only accommodate a few people. Another film location is Glysteri Beach. This is where the heroes jump from the rocks into the sea. Another film attraction is the clock tower of the church of St. Nikolaos and the old port.
Is it worth going to Skopelos? This is a great place for people looking for peace
And although the island is an oasis of peace and no one is in a hurry, this small area was swarming with people during the filming. A film crew of over 200 people arrived. Meryl Streep walked the streets, and the local ones were bursting at the seams. On a daily basis, however, it is a great place for people looking for peace, monuments and picturesque landscapes. The smell of the sea hangs in the air, and in addition to movie sceneries, there are also other attractions such as Kastani beach or Panormos beach, the Sendoukia Tombs and the town of Glossa, which delights with its narrow and atmospheric streets.
Source: Gazeta
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