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. Your getaway guide to skopelos island, where mamma mia was filmed. The greek island of skopelos served as the location for the first 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. Mamma mia skopelos island kalokairi island of mamma mia movie. Mamma mia here we go again greece loses sequel production of. The island of skopelos is a magical place that until not very long ago had gone unnoticed. 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. N ow that weve all whooped and wept our way through mamma mia. Greek island where first film was shot upset at new location. In september 2017 a boatload of stars disembarked on rugged vis island to make mamma mia.
Jul, 2018 the fictional greek isle where the sequel mamma mia. Mainly filming in greece, the film crews also visited california, morocco, london and pinewood studios. However, johnson has denied being inspired by buona sera, mrs. 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. 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.
The picturesque croatian island that stood in for greece. 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. Spend an unforgettable holiday on the magical greek island film set locations for mamma mia. 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.
Culture trip headed there to check out some of the best locations from the movies, and they didnt disappoint. For six weeks the island became a film set to the amazement of local residents. Kalokairi, the island in the first mamma mia movie starring meryl streep and amanda seyfried, is really the island named skopelos. The villa donna is the name of the hotel run by meryl streeps character, donna, in the movie version of mamma mia. The original 2008 film was filmed in the greek island of skopelos. Ten years after the original film, mamma mia 2 has hit cinema screens and is already one of the big movie successes of the year. In fact no other movie has inspired travel to greece quite like mamma mia. Here we go again is set was inspired by a number of realworld getaways you can visit. The beautiful island of skiathos greece with its pine forests and blue flag beaches is a very popular destination for a picture perfect vacation.
In this new film, sophie played by amanda seyfried, returns to her childhood home pregnant and single. The islands being used for the greek locations are. With that in mind, star clippers has announced a mamma mia highlights itinerary to celebrate the original films tenyear anniversary. This time, however, the filming wasnt done in greece, but croatia. The main reason for the change in direction for the greek government was the loss of mamma mia 2. Dec 27, 2019 mamma mia is a family favourite film, featuring a young girl intent on finding her father before her own wedding. In the story, she and sam callahan sketched it out on a napkin during their love affair twenty years before. The picturesque croatian island that stood in for greece in.
This romantic musical comedy was also partially filmed at various locations across oxfordshire in england. By marriska fernandes on october 17, 2018 65 comments life is short, the world is wide. Exploring the mamma mia island skopelos, greece travel. This tiny picturesque island is standing in for greece in mamma mia 2.
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. Film locations tour on skopelos island filmfantravel. Mamma mia two magical islands is an independent vacation to athens, skiathos and. Most of the filming was undertaken at kastani beach in the south west of the island as well as some shots on the mainland pelion region of greece. Oct 20 at skiathos and skopelos greece the so called mamma mia islands. Kalokairi is a madeup island name used in the first mamma mia movie and has nothing to. Croatia is the main film location for the second movie. Heres where to stay, what to do, and what to eat on skopelos island in greece, where the movie mamma mia was filmed.
Mamma mia 2 was filmed in the splendid island of vis, off croatias dalmatian coast. Film locations tour is a bus tour, which conveniently picks you up in skopelos town, the main town and. The film was built around hit abba songs and tells the story of a daughters quest to figure out who her father is. Greece may have been hit in recent weeks by some of the worst civil disturbances in decades, but this week, as mamma mia. The story takes place on the fictional island kalokairi, which was actually filmed on skopelos island in greece.
Here we look closer at where the trip to greece was filmed. Film makers ditch skopelos as location of abba musical sequel in bid to save money. Although the movie was filmed on the croatian island of vis, its set on the fictional greek isle of kalokairi. Most of the island filming is on skopelos, one of the sporades islands, in the northwest aegean sea. Skopelos, the mamma mia island of kalokeri in greece. However, on this occasion the production is not going again to the hellenic country. Here we go again, many of the beloved characters from the first movie have returned to the fictitious greek island setting of kalokairi. The film was mostly shot on the greek island of skopelos, also the neighbouring island of skiathos, pinewood studio, and the greek mainland. The pretty whitewashed chapel of agios ioannis looks every bit as perfect as it did in the phenomenally successful movie hit mamma mia. Universal pictures where was mamma mia filmed while most of the scenes from mamma mia were filmed on the greek island of skopelos, some of the film was actually shot on a specially built sound stage at pinewood studios. Yes, the film of the phenomenally successful stage musical is blatantly contrived and shamelessly manipulative, but youd need to be the worlds grumpiest curmudgeon not to be swept along by its bouncy enthusiasm. The dance on the jetty which ended in the women jumping into the water was filmed here. Mamma mia 2 returns to the island of kalokairi, greece, to catch up with all your favourite characters from the first mamma mia movie.
Mamma mias move to croatia infuriates greek government. And it seems like quite a few of them are planning mamma mia. We have as many visitors as ever who want to see the mamma mia chapel and film locations. Visit athens and the islands where the mama mia was filmed. Spend the week in greece, living like youre in the hit abba musical.
Skopelos became famous for the iconic film mamma mia. Skopelos is part of the sporades island group of greece. Jul 25, 2018 mamma mia 2 was filmed on the remote croatian island of vis credit. And the film s trump card is the gorgeous greek scenery. In the pelion area, the village of damouchari in greece is the spot to visit. Mamma mia two magical islands tour gr205 europe travel tours. But as we all know the movie isnt just a love letter to sweden its greece s turn in the spotlight. Rob brydon, steve coogan and a long cast of celebrity impressions reunite for what could be their final outing. Sep 14, 2019 hey guys and welcome to this greece, skopelos, mamma mia place travel diary adventures 2019. Crew members stayed at the hotel damouchari, and many of the residents were extras in the film. We went to the places where lay your love on me, does your mother know, the winner takes it all, our. T our to the sites where the mamma mia movie was filmed. The original mamma mia film was shot on location on the greek island of skopelos with secondary filming in the pelion region, nearby. 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.
The best way to arrive in greece if you plan on checking out film locations for mamma mia. When planning a trip to greece, look just north of tourist hot spots mykonos and santorini to the more remote destination of skopelos. Even today, tourists visiting the island are interested in visiting the spots they admire in the mamma mia movie. Mamma mia the movie begins location filming in greece.
A family recently took inspiration from a hit hollywood film when deciding where to take their annual holiday. 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. Locals of greek island where first mamma mia film shot. As long as you make the plans for the tourist season, you wont have any problems with transportation. 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. The chapel of agios ioannis perches 100 metres above the sea on a rock outcrop in the northeast coast of the sporades island of skopelos in the northeast aegean. The first part, filmed in greece, achieved incredible success, earning as much as 610 million. Since all of the locations are very close to mainland, you can fly into athens and then take a local flight into skiathos. This greek island holiday packages includes athens, and the islands of skiathos and skopelos.
The film was mostly shot on the greek island of skopelos, also the neighbouring island of skiathos, pinewood studio, and the greek. Greek islands tour where mama mia was filmed, athens. With that in mind, star clippers has announced a mamma mia highlights itinerary to celebrate the original film s tenyear anniversary. Mamma mia two magical islands tour gr205 europe travel. Mamma mia here we go again greece loses sequel production. This tiny picturesque island is standing in for greece in. Scenes shot inside hotel bella donna were filmed on a sound stage. Mamma mia island film location tour skopelos skiathos. Critic john simon speculated that mamma mia is set in greece and not italy which might have fit in better with the musicals title in order to make the connection to the film less obvious. They used real trees to give the set a more authentic vibe. You can now enjoy a greek island cruise with a mamma mia. Victoria bischoff had a relaxing break to vis island, off croatias dalmation coast. The stunning greek island where mamma mia was filmed. Mamma mia is a family favourite film, featuring a young girl intent on finding her father before her own wedding.
The 2008 film was a worldwide hit, bringing in around. Some have even claimed that mamma mia is officially based on the 1968 film. But where is the musical and its upcoming sequel actually filmed. Would like to visit skopelos where mamma mia was filmed. 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. Mamma mia on skopelos island, greece i spent my days wandering in the pine clad groves, sitting drinking coffee, swimming and, of course, locating some of the spots mamma mia was filmed. The famous church agios ioannis kastri was where the wedding was filmed. Filmmakers ditch skopelos as location of abba musical sequel in bid to save money. The stunning greek island where mamma mia was filmed featuring. Enjoy this small guide to the various locations used for filming this romcom, from skopelos island the sole location in the film.
Meryl streep and company begin location filming in greece starting wednesday august 29, 2007. In fact, the picturesque church of agios ioannis kastri, where the wedding scenes of the movie were filmed, is known as the mamma mia church. Flight attendant shares eerie photos of what life is like while flying. Mamma mia 2 returns to the island of kalokairi, greece, to catch up with all your favourite characters from the first mamma mia. 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. Detraci regula is a freelance writer who has specialized in greek travel and tours for 18 years. Nov, 2017 the main reason for the change in direction for the greek government was the loss of mamma mia 2. The 2008 romantic comedy musical starring amanda seyfried, colin firth, pierce brosnan and meryl streep and featuring abba songs was a bit hit.
But the filming of hollywood movie mamma mia is definitely set to open up its wonderful sights to the world. Despite the change of scene, the movie still inspires a greek island getaway. In the original mamma mia, the greek island of skopelos played the fictional island of kalokairi. Freelance writer covering music, film and tv, travel and society, history and literature. 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. 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. After nine weeks of shooting in studio pinewood, the unit. We drive up the west coast of skopelos island and visit agios ioannis sto kastri chapel the wedding chapel.
You heard that right, mamma mia the sequel here we go again, was filmed in croatia on the island of vis. 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. The region saw a jump in tourism after the film was released. Free time to explore and wonder at the chapel and the beautiful views. For example, before shooting a film in greece, nicolas cage had to formally join a greek band as a drummer so he could get a work permit for filming. You cant fly directly to the island, but you can book a flight to the nearby skiathos island and then take a ferry. With a mission of about 210 people on small islands. Natalie and her husband mark live in cornwall where she is a garden designer and mark is a photographer. However, fans of the show may wonder where it was filmed. Here we go again was largely filmed in croatia, however, although some filming was also done in pinewood studios. The island is in the aegean sea off the 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. You can plan a vacation touring the locations where the movie was filmed in greece. Skopelos itself does not have an airport the closest air connections are on the island of skiathos and at volos on the mainland. Great weather, no tourists, not even many citizens. Kalokairi, skopelos, the greek island from mamma mia. 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. Sep 06, 2016 filming locations of mamma mia the movie.