Mamma mia island film location tour skopelos skiathos. Jul 25, 2018 mamma mia 2 was filmed on the remote croatian island of vis credit. Church of agios ioannis kastri in skopelos, greece. For six weeks the island became a film set to the amazement. The famous church agios ioannis kastri was where the wedding was filmed the story takes place on the fictional island kalokairi, which was actually filmed on skopelos island in greece. We drive up the west coast of skopelos island and visit agios ioannis sto kastri chapel the wedding chapel. Even today, tourists visiting the island are interested in visiting the spots they admire in the mamma mia movie.
Jul, 2018 the fictional greek isle where the sequel mamma mia. The picturesque croatian island that stood in for greece in. Victoria bischoff had a relaxing break to vis island, off croatias dalmation coast. Jan 07, 2020 kalokairi island in greece will be familiar to anyone who watched the wildly successful and popular mamma mia. Inside the glamorous filming location that isnt actually in greece mamma mia 2 may be set in greece, but its glamorous filming location is actually at another sun. You cant fly directly to the island, but you can book a flight to the nearby skiathos island and then take a. Would like to visit skopelos where mamma mia was filmed. Nov, 2017 the main reason for the change in direction for the greek government was the loss of mamma mia 2. Both films are set on the fictional greek island of kalokairi, but while mamma mia 2 was filmed in another country, the original was in fact shot in greece.
The small church of agios ioannis is located in the region of kastri, about 7 km east of glossa, northern skopelos. It was also the venue for the climax of dancing queen. Film locations tour on skopelos island filmfantravel. Your getaway guide to skopelos island, where mamma mia was filmed spend the week in greece, living like youre in the hit abba musical. 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 pyrgos villa is located higher up on the same cliffside where villa donna was filmed.
The 2008 film was a worldwide hit, bringing in around. The brokers, thalpos holidays, are happy to assist guests who are fans of the movie in locating the spots where various scenes were filmed. The church of agios ioannis kastri on skopelos, where scenes of mamma mia were filmed. N ow that weve all whooped and wept our way through mamma mia. In september 2017 a boatload of stars disembarked on rugged vis island to make mamma mia. 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. Mamma mia 2 was filmed on the remote croatian island of vis credit. In mamma mia, greece is the setting and the charming natives just part of the set decor, along with pine forests and blue sea. Mamma mia two magical islands tour gr205 europe travel tours.
The original 2008 film was filmed in the greek island of skopelos. Mamma mias questionable depiction of greek characters. Free time to explore and wonder at the chapel and the beautiful views. Freelance writer covering music, film and tv, travel and society, history and literature. In the original mamma mia, the greek island of skopelos played the. However, fans of the show may wonder where it was filmed and thankfully it. The story takes place on the fictional island kalokairi, which was actually filmed on skopelos island in greece. This lovely church stands on top of a rock and provides an amazing view to the coasts of skopelos.
This tiny picturesque island is standing in for greece in. The stunning greek island where mamma mia was filmed featuring. This lovely church stands on top of a rock and provides an amazing view to the coasts of skopelos and to alonissos. Most of the outdoor scenes were filmed on location at the small greek island of skopelos, in thessaly during august 29september 2007, and the seaside hamlet of damouchari in the pelion area of greece.
Filmmakers ditch skopelos as location of abba musical sequel in bid to save money. Here we go again is a 2018 jukebox musical romantic comedy film written and directed by ol parker, from a story by parker, catherine johnson, and richard curtis. Meryl streep would rest there during breaks in the filming at the villa donna below. Most of the film locations, however, can be found on skopelos. In fact no other movie has inspired travel to greece quite like mamma mia. Oct 20 at skiathos and skopelos greece the so called mamma mia islands. With its traditional feel and sea views, its easy to see why. Amanda seyfried returns to play sophie, donnas daughter, and shes mourning her lost mom by. 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.
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. Here we look closer at where the trip to greece was filmed. T our to the sites where the mamma mia movie was filmed. With that in mind, star clippers has announced a mamma mia highlights itinerary to celebrate the original films tenyear anniversary. Youll start by saying hi to athens, then travel through the hills to the port city of volos.
Departure from skiathos to the beaches kastani and milia in skopelos by poseidon boat,where we will stay for 2 hours just for swimming. Mamma mia, the beloved film starring meryl streep, pierce brosnan and colin firth is back for a. 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. After nine weeks of shooting in studio pinewood, the unit moved to greece, where for the first time were shooting. Here we go again acts as a sequel to the original, as well as a prequel to the original. 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. The fictional greek isle where the sequel mamma mia. Mamma mia island film location tour skopelos skiathos in greece. Film locations tour is a bus tour, which conveniently picks you up in skopelos town, the main town and. Mamma mia island film location tour skopelos skiathos in. How to visit the croatian island where the mamma mia. Mamma mia is a family favourite film, featuring a young girl intent on finding her father before her own wedding. 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.
Mamma mia 2 was filmed in the splendid island of vis, off croatias dalmatian coast. Mamma mia here we go again greece loses sequel production of. But where is the musical and its upcoming sequel actually filmed. Theres plenty of choice the island has more than 360 churches and chapels, but the one seen in the film is the chapel of agios ioannis prodromos, near the town of glossa. You heard that right, mamma mia the sequel here we go again, was filmed in croatia on the island of vis.
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. This romantic musical comedy was also partially filmed at various locations across oxfordshire in england. Wonderful and romantic excursion to places that the musical mamma mia was filmed. Most of the entire island appears in the movie, however you will notably see stiniva beach and the scene where young donna and sam stroll romantically down the ocean. Enjoy this small guide to the various locations used for filming this romcom, from skopelos island the sole location in. Mamma mia skopelos island kalokairi island of mamma mia movie. In the original mamma mia, the greek island of skopelos played the fictional island of kalokairi. Mamma mia 2 returns to the island of kalokairi, greece, to catch up with all your favourite characters from the. 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. Kalokairi island in greece will be familiar to anyone who watched the wildly successful and popular mamma mia. Here we go again is set was inspired by a number of realworld getaways you can visit.
Greece may have been hit in recent weeks by some of the worst civil disturbances in decades, but this week, as mamma mia. And it seems like quite a few of them are planning mamma mia. Rob brydon, steve coogan and a long cast of celebrity impressions reunite for what could be their final outing. Dec 19, 2008 greece may have been hit in recent weeks by some of the worst civil disturbances in decades, but this week, as mamma mia. Mamma mia two magical islands tour gr205 europe travel. May 11, 2014 oct 20 at skiathos and skopelos greece the so called mamma mia islands. Heres where to stay, what to do, and what to eat on skopelos island in greece, where the movie mamma mia was filmed. Here we go again, the film s producers had to dig a little deeper into the swedish supergroups back catalogue but even abba werent.
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. You can now enjoy a greek island cruise with a 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. Mamma mia island, tour skopelos island greece, mamma mia. The movies greek characters are silent and seemingly. Mainly filming in greece, the film crews also visited california, morocco, london and. However, on this occasion the production is not going again to the hellenic country.
Perched atop a 100 metre promontory, its a stunning location, but the chapel itself was glammed up a little for the movie and the interior. How to visit the croatian island where the mamma mia sequel. Our next 1hour stop will be the island of arkos, which is right opposite skiathos harbour for lunch and swimming. 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. That scene was located specifically in srebrena bay. 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 mias move to croatia infuriates greek government. The main reason for the change in direction for the greek government was the loss of mamma mia 2. The picturesque croatian island that stood in for greece. Wait, meryl streeps mysterious mamma mia death involved a. In this new film, sophie played by amanda seyfried, returns to her childhood home pregnant and single. Skopelos became famous for the iconic film mamma mia.
Mainly filming in greece, the film crews also visited california, morocco, london and pinewood studios. 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. On skopelos, kastani beach on the south west coast was the films main location site. The best way to arrive in greece if you plan on checking out film locations for mamma mia. Mamma mia here we go again greece loses sequel production.
Set sail for skopelos island to see where mamma mia was filmed, ascend back to the mountains of the mainland to visit the skyhigh monasteries of meteora and stone zagori villages, and finish it off with one more island by exploring the coasts of. However, unlike the original which was mainly filmed in the island of skopelos the 2018 version was filmed in the croatian island of vis. Detraci regula is a freelance writer who has specialized in greek travel and tours for 18 years. Despite the change of scene, the movie still inspires a greek island getaway.
The 2008 romantic comedy musical starring amanda seyfried, colin firth, pierce brosnan and meryl streep and featuring abba songs was a bit hit. This tiny picturesque island is standing in for greece in mamma mia 2. Your getaway guide to skopelos island, where mamma mia was filmed. The stunning greek island where mamma mia was filmed. The beautiful island of skiathos greece with its pine forests and blue flag beaches is a very popular destination for a picture perfect vacation. Filming also took place further afield, at damouchari, near volos, on the east coast of mainland greece. Both films are set on the fictional greek island of kalokairi, but while mamma mia 2 was filmed in another country. Spend the week in greece, living like youre in the hit abba musical. Jul 25, 2018 this tiny picturesque island is standing in for greece in mamma mia 2. Natalie and her husband mark live in cornwall where she is a garden designer and mark is a photographer. Jul 18, 2018 this tiny island is where mamma mia 2 was filmed. Its back to skopelos, on the islands northwestern tip, for the wedding. But the filming of hollywood movie mamma mia is definitely.
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