In order to make your next greece vacation a no brainer, i put together a list of all of the amazing mamma mia film locations that you can visit while youre there. The picturesque croatian island that stood in for greece. In the original mamma mia, the greek island of skopelos played the. Hi, i am coming to skiathos for my 25th wedding anniversary staying at kolios hermes apt, can any one tell me how much it will cost to island hop to see where mamma mia was filmed. Mamma mia two magical islands tour gr205 europe travel. A decade after the original film was released, a sequel to mamma mia. Dec 19, 2008 money, money, money for greek island as mamma mia.
The 37squaremile island is in the aegean sea off the coast of mainland greece and is part of the sporades island group. This romantic musical comedy was also partially filmed at various locations across oxfordshire in england. Mamma mia island, tour skopelos island greece, mamma mia. You cant fly directly to the island, but you can book a flight to the nearby skiathos island and then take a ferry. However, unlike the original which was mainly filmed in the island of skopelos the 2018 version was filmed in the croatian island of vis. Mamma mia 2 was filmed on the remote croatian island of vis credit. The island of skopelos is a magical place that until not very long ago had gone unnoticed. Jun 26, 2019 skopelos is small and green gorgeous island, one of several islands of the northern sporades in aegean sea. Victoria bischoff headed to vis, an island off croatias dalmation coast where the muchanticipated mamma mia. Wonderful and romantic excursion to places that the musical mamma mia was filmed. Mamma mia 2 may be set in greece, but its glamorous filming location is actually at another sunsoaked holiday hotspot. Church of agios ioannis kastri in skopelos, greece. The first part, filmed in greece, achieved incredible success, earning as much as 610 million dollars and bringing masses of tourists to the islands of skopelos and skiathos.
Skopelos doubles as kalokairi, the island in the first mamma mia. But when i finally visited the island of skopelos myself in june 2018, i joined the mamma mia. In this new film, sophie played by amanda seyfried, returns to her childhood home pregnant and single. The stunning greek island where mamma mia was filmed. Most of the island filming is on skopelos, one of the sporades islands, in the northwest aegean sea.
Jul 14, 2017 the blame game is well under way in greece as reports have emerged from the tiny croatian island of vis that it will host the filming of the sequel of the popular film mamma mia instead of greece, where the original film was shot. Jul, 2018 the fictional greek isle where the sequel mamma mia. How the feelgood movie of 2008 has ruined the greek paradise island of skopelos. The very successful movie of hollywood and universal studios with the wonderful songs of abba and amazing actors, mamma mia was filmed in greece in. Sep 11, 2008 but if you happen to like greece, you might just want to skip the dialogues, the story and the music and want to watch the lovely scenery unfolding behind the characters. Mamma mia skopelos island kalokairi island of mamma mia movie.
A location guide to mamma mia and mamma mia 2, including trips to the islands of skopelos in greece and vis in croatia. The fictional greek isle where the sequel mamma mia. The entire hotel complex was built on the huge 007 stage, as it happens at pinewood studios in buckinghamshire. The sequel was filmed on the pictureperfect island of vis, croatia. Our next 1hour stop will be the island of arkos, which is right opposite skiathos harbour for lunch and swimming. The main reason for the change in direction for the greek government was the loss of mamma mia 2. Heres where to stay, what to do, and what to eat on skopelos island in greece, where the movie mamma mia was filmed. Kalokairi island in greece will be familiar to anyone who watched the wildly successful and popular mamma mia. T our to the sites where the mamma mia movie was filmed. But if you happen to like greece, you might just want to skip the dialogues, the story and the music. For the past ten years, the greek island of skopelos has been known as the one and only mamma mia island, a nickname it has proudly worn. The chapel that you will see now looks quite different to that in the film.
Mamma mias move to croatia infuriates greek government. Skopelos is the island where mamma mia musical movie was filmed at. In the first of a new series on holidaying in the greek islands we look at the sporades including skopelos, where mamma mia. In the film, donnas daughter sophie amanda seyfried gets married here or plans to get married here anyways. The island setting of kalokairi is, of course, fictitious. How to visit the croatian island where the mamma mia sequel was filmed. Dec 27, 2019 mamma mia is a family favourite film, featuring a young girl intent on finding her father before her own wedding. Spend the week in greece, living like youre in the hit abba musical. Despite the change of scene, the movie still inspires a greek island getaway.
Departure from skiathos to the beaches kastani and milia in skopelos by poseidon boat,where we will stay for 2 hours just for swimming. Jul 20, 2018 the stunning croatian island of vis is the setting for the latest abbainspired film, writes croatian philosopher srecko horvat. With that in mind, star clippers has announced a mamma mia highlights itinerary to celebrate the original films tenyear anniversary. Jul 25, 2018 mamma mia 2 was filmed on the remote croatian island of vis credit. Mamma mia here we go again greece loses sequel production of. The original 2008 film was filmed in the greek island of skopelos. Mar 26, 20 skopelos greece where mamma mia was filmed. Skopelos is an amazing island situated between skiathos and alonissos.
The blame game is well under way in greece as reports have emerged from the tiny croatian island of vis that it will host the filming of the sequel of the popular film mamma mia instead of greece, where the original film was shot. We drive up the west coast of skopelos island and visit agios ioannis sto kastri chapel the wedding chapel. The movie is a 2008 jukebox musical romantic comedy film directed by phyllida lloyd and written by catherine johnson based on the 1999 musical of the same name, also written by johnson, which itself is based on the songs of pop group abba, including the title song, with additional music composed by abba member benny andersson. Jan 07, 2020 kalokairi island in greece will be familiar to anyone who watched the wildly successful and popular mamma mia. This tiny picturesque island is standing in for greece in mamma. The stunning greek island where mamma mia was filmed featuring. Residents of the island of skopelos are saddened that their home can no longer claim to be the mamma mia island after croatia was chosen as the filming location for.
The best way to arrive in greece if you plan on checking out film locations for mamma mia. Mainly filming in greece, the film crews also visited california, morocco, london and pinewood studios. How to visit the croatian island where the mamma mia sequel. Nov, 2017 the main reason for the change in direction for the greek government was the loss of mamma mia 2. Jul 18, 2018 in the original mamma mia, the greek island of skopelos played the fictional island of kalokairi. After nine weeks of shooting in studio pinewood, the unit. The stunning croatian island of vis is the setting for the latest abbainspired film, writes croatian philosopher srecko horvat. Your getaway guide to skopelos island, where mamma mia was filmed. Film locations tour on skopelos island filmfantravel. Oct 09, 2018 heres where to stay, what to do, and what to eat on skopelos island in greece, where the movie mamma mia was filmed. Oct 20 at skiathos and skopelos greece the so called mamma mia islands. Skopelos is a spectacular island with many activities to do. Its picturesque setting and its untouched charm make skopelos a best holiday destination, particularly for families and couples. Mamma mia immediately became a smash hit when it was released in the summer of 2008, but it was the gorgeous locations that stole the show, inspiring travel to greece ever since.
Skopelos is one of several islands which comprise the northern sporades island group, which lies east of the pelion peninsula on the mainland and north of. The film was built around hit abba songs and tells the story of a daughters quest to figure out who her father is. Mamma mia 2 returns to the island of kalokairi, greece, to catch up with all your favourite characters from the first mamma mia movie. The original mamma mia was filmed on the greek island of skopelos but this time filmmakers chose vis to represent the fictional island of kalokairi. Mamma mia is a family favourite film, featuring a young girl intent on finding her father before her own wedding. The surrounding beach is beautiful but really rocky. Yet, the rock itself looks like it was placed there by a higher force. The exact location is the cliffrock where agios ioannis church is situated. The film, released in 2008 and directed by phyllida lloyd, was a smash success based on the 1999 musical of the same name, which is based on the songs of one of the worlds biggest pop groups of all time. Mamma mia island film location tour skopelos skiathos.
Mamma mia here we go again greece loses sequel production. Kalokairi, skopelos, the greek island from mamma mia. The island of skopelos in greece is a magical place that till not very long ago had gone unnoticed. Skopelos became famous for the iconic film mamma mia. In fact no other movie has inspired travel to greece quite like mamma mia. Would like to visit skopelos where mamma mia was filmed. Even if you dont recognize the name skopelos, if you like mamma mia. But this time, while they are still keeping up the facade that theyre in greece, it was actually filmed in croatia. However, on this occasion the production is not going again to the hellenic country. The story takes place on the fictional island kalokairi, which was actually filmed on skopelos island in greece.
In mamma mia, most of the outdoor scenes were filmed on location at the small greek island of skopelos, and the seaside hamlet of damouchari in the pelion area of greece. The islands main town is also called skopelos, and villa donna supposedly stands above. Natalie and her husband mark live in cornwall where she is a garden designer and mark is a photographer. May 11, 2014 oct 20 at skiathos and skopelos greece the so called mamma mia islands.
Its considered an expensive island by greek standards, definitely not catering to the backpacker crowd. This tiny picturesque island is standing in for greece in. Wonderful and romantic excursion to places that the musical mamma mia was filmed departure from skiathos to the beaches kastani and milia in skopelos by poseidon boat,where we will stay for 2 hours just for swimming our next 1hour stop will be the island of arkos, which is right opposite skiathos harbour for lunch and swimming. It is a relatively unspoiled island catering to british and greek tourists. Mamma mia island film location tour skopelos skiathos in.
This lovely church stands on top of a rock and provides an amazing view to the coasts of skopelos. Mamma mia is one of those movies that has you fantasizing about greece for years after watching it. In mamma mia, most of the outdoor scenes were filmed on location at the small greek island of skopelos, and the seaside hamlet of damouchari. Skopelos is a greek island in the western aegean sea. But the filming of hollywood movie mamma mia is definitely set to open up its wonderful sights to the world. Here we go again, filmmakers turned to the island of vis, off. Jan 12, 2020 the star of the hit musical mamma mia, which gave the island its recent fame, will also be the star of your holiday. In september 2017 a boatload of stars disembarked on rugged vis island to make mamma mia.
Jul 19, 2018 mamma mia 2 may be set in greece, but its glamorous filming location is actually at another sunsoaked holiday hotspot. July 18th, 2018 sonja destinations, europe, greece, skiathos, skopelos. Both films are set on the fictional greek island of kalokairi, but while mamma mia 2 was filmed in another country. Mamma mia two magical islands tour gr205 europe travel tours. Most of the island filming is on skopelos, one of the sporades islands, in. Mamma mia 2 returns to the island of kalokairi, greece, to catch up with all your favourite characters from the. Jul 17, 2018 residents of the island of skopelos are saddened that their home can no longer claim to be the mamma mia island after croatia was chosen as the filming location for. The beautiful island of skiathos greece with its pine forests and blue flag beaches is a very popular destination for a picture perfect vacation. Jun 30, 2018 victoria bischoff headed to vis, an island off croatias dalmation coast where the muchanticipated mamma mia.
But where is the musical and its upcoming sequel actually filmed. The film won best musical, while meryl streep was named best actress. At the port you will depart by hydrofoil to skopelos island, where you will be transferred to your hotel to overnight on skopelos. You can now enjoy a greek island cruise with a mamma mia. However, fans of the show may wonder where it was filmed. Skopelos is small and green gorgeous island, one of several islands of the northern sporades in aegean sea.
Jul 25, 2018 this tiny picturesque island is standing in for greece in mamma mia 2. However, fans of the show may wonder where it was filmed and thankfully it isnt. In the original mamma mia, the greek island of skopelos played the fictional island of kalokairi. Skopelos has become popular as one of the filming places of the hollywood film mamma mia. Mamma mia 2 was filmed in the splendid island of vis, off croatias dalmatian coast. For six weeks the island became a film set to the amazement of local residents. Introducing vis the beautiful croatian island thats. This tiny picturesque island is standing in for greece in mamma mia 2. The small church of agios ioannis is located in the region of kastri, about 7 km east of glossa, northern skopelos.
Sometime in 2008 after the film mamma mia was out in the movie theatres around the world, skopelos became one of those islands that everyone wanted to visit, explore and enjoy. Skopelos, the mamma mia island of kalokeri in greece. But sometime in 2008 after mamma mia was out in the movie theaters around the world it became one of the most wanted places to be in greece. The church of agios ioannis kastri on skopelos, where scenes of mamma mia were filmed. The movie won big at the latest edition of the national movie awards. The picturesque croatian island that stood in for greece in.
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