Where is Skopelos in real life?

Skopelos (Greek: S??pe???, ['skopelos]) is a Greek island in the western Aegean Sea. 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 island of Euboea. It is part of the Thessaly region.



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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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The primary location for Mamma Mia! is on the island of Skopelos, with some scenes shot also on the island of Skiathos. Both Skopelos and Skiathos are part of the Sporades islands. There is also a third location, the seaside village of Damouchari in Pelion, where Mamma Mia! was shot.

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Unfortunately, the hotel Villa Donna is not real, much like Kalokairi island. That said, Villa Donna' is supposedly above Glysteri Beach in Skopelos. However, there are plenty of great and outstanding hotels on both Skopelos and Skiathos for Mamma Mia's lovers to enjoy and feel like part of the movie.

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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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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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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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Skopelos is a generally safe and family friendly destination. The summer sun tends to get very strong. You should not take the risk of dehydration, sunburns or even heat strokes lightly.

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Cost of living in Skopelos may be higher than in Athens or other large cities of Greece, however, it is not an expensive island to live in. There are always options to get cheaper food, drinks or other goods, for those who decide to do some searching. As for the food, there are now several mini and super markets.

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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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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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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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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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