Can you visit the Mamma Mia island?

Skopelos has no airport, so visitors need to fly to Skiathos, where some other scenes in the original Mamma Mia were shot, and then take about an hour-long ferry ride to Skopelos. That's the quickest route. You can also drive up the coast from Athens on the fast, good National Highway.



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There's no shortage of things to do in Skopelos, it's just that they favour the calmer pursuits of swimming, hiking, visiting monasteries and exploring the narrow cobbled streets of Skopelos town and Glossa. 24 islands make up the Sporades archipelago, but only Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos are inhabited.

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In the original Mamma Mia, the Greek island of Skopelos played the fictional island of Kalokairi. But to shoot Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, filmmakers turned to the island of Vis, off the coast of Croatia.

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Another place to stay on Skopelos is Skopelos Glossa – it is the second largest town and is located 25 kilometres from the capital. It is a sloping village with white-washed houses and views out over the sea. The ferry port here makes it a good place to stay if you want to explore nearby islands too.

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Saunter over to Skopelos That's down to the fact there's no airport on the island. To get there, you have to catch a flight to neighbouring Skiathos, then take an hour-long ferry to the port in Skopelos Town or Glossa.

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The Volos - Skopelos ferry-trip duration ranges between around 2 hr and 4 hr, depending on the port of arrival. Ferry time also depends on the type of vessel and the weather conditions. Tip: worried that weather conditions might affect your time of departure?

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There is no dress code for Mamma Mia! or any other West End show - wear anything you feel comfortable wearing to the theatre! Jeans and trainers are perfectly acceptable, though many theatregoers opt for a smart casual dress code, particularly for evening performances.

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We very much expected Skopelos to be a little too crowded due to its recent Hollywood appearance, but actually, it's still very peaceful and protected. It's not huge, only a little larger than Santorini, and hasn't yet succumbed to tourism like other more built-up islands.

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Greek is the native language of the people of Skopelos. However, many people also speak passable English and some speak German or other European languages.

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When to go. Skopelos is one of the few Mediterranean destinations that doesn't get too overcrowded in July and August, but if you want the island at its most quiet (but still balmy), visit in June or September.

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Skopelos is known for its unique cuisine with seafood and its sweets. The best known dishes are: Astakos Giouvetsi (Lobster baked with orzo pasta) Rofos Stifado (Dusky Grouper cooked with onions)

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WALKS, PATHS Skopelos nature walks: We should mention that Skopelos gives visitors the opportunity to make very beautiful walks in the countryside and forests of the island and also get to know many of the attractions and religious sites of the island.

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Is it the perfect Greek island? There are finer beaches and more characterful villages to be found elsewhere, but Skopelos ticks most of the boxes. There is something about arriving by ferry at a picturesque Greek port that has an immediately relaxing effect. Arrival at Skopelos is no different.

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