However, the most famous one is by no doubt the musical 'Mamma Mia! ' released in 2008. It was filmed on the two Greek islands Skopelos and Skiathos, both parts of the Northern Sporades island group.
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Plot. On the fictional Greek island of Kalokairi, bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan reveals to her bridesmaids that she has secretly invited three men to her wedding without telling her mother, Donna.
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.
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.
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.
The beautiful wedding scenes were filmed in the church of Agios Ioannis sto Kastri in Skopelos ( about an hour from the town of Skopelos , north of Glossa village ) , where Donna sings The winner takes it all on Sam. Saint John Kastri , situated near the village of Glossa, on the north side of the island of Skopelos.
Saunter over to SkopelosThat'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.
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?