Is Kalokairi a real island?

Is Kalokairi a real island?

Many are lured to Skiathos and its neighbouring island, Skopelos, by Mamma Mia!, the 2008 rom-com musical set on “Kalokairi”, a fictional Greek island, where an all-star cast – headed by Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth – frolic to the hits of ABBA.

What island does Donna go to in Mamma Mia?

Kalokairi
Kalokairi is the fictional Greek island in the movie Mamma Mia! and its sequel. It is the location of the Villa Donna, a hotel that is run by Donna Sheridan. The island is known for having a beach, and a beautiful church chapel.

What is the population of Skopelos 2020?

Visitors of Skopelos will be amazed discovering the numerous private beaches of Skopelos Island, in Sporades, Greece, most of which are accessible by boat or via small and difficult paths. Its population is almost 6000 residents; it is the biggest island of the Northern Sporades.

How big is Skopelos?

96.3 km²
Skopelos/Area

Is the church in Mamma Mia real?

The church of Agios Ioannis Kastri in Skopelos, where scenes of Mamma Mia were filmed. This small church gained huge reputation after the Hollywood movie Mamma Mia was released, where many scenes from the wedding were actually filmed there.

Can you visit Kalokairi?

Visiting Kalokairi Island Visiting Kalokairi or Skopelos Island is actually a little trickier than you might imagine as the island itself naturally doesn’t have its own airport. From Skiathos, you can take boats across to Skopelos.

Is Skopelos safe?

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.

Is Skopelos touristy?

It’s off the beaten track. Skopelos is one of the islands that the god of tourism overlooked. Its hard-to-reach location has contributed to lower tourist numbers here and prevented the island from becoming as busy as its neighbors.

Can I get married in Skopelos?

Getting Married in Skopelos Skopelos is the greenest Greek island. Your Skopelos Wedding can take place in a wide choice of romantic locations such as: The famous Agios Yiannis Chapel well known as the Mamma Mia chapel. Beach wedding ceremony at one of the famous amazing beaches of the island.

Is Skopelos expensive?

Skopelos is yer average middling tourist island for prices. The most expensive islands are Mykonos and parts of Santorini. Ferry – depends exactly when you go in May/June, probably 4-7 times a day.