Tag: skopelos

  • The Best Beaches in Skopelos, Greece (And the One Everyone Skips By Mistake)

    The Best Beaches in Skopelos, Greece (And the One Everyone Skips By Mistake)

    Skopelos is where most of the first Mamma Mia! was filmed, “Honey, Honey,” “Lay All Your Love on Me,” “The Winner Takes It All,” and a good chunk of the rest, so if you’ve ever belted ABBA in your car with total conviction, you owe this island a visit. But…

  • Non-Touristy Greek Islands for Travelers Who Hate Crowds

    Non-Touristy Greek Islands for Travelers Who Hate Crowds

    Before we even get started I just want to establish that “non-touristy” does not mean boring. But it does mean you’re not fighting a cruise ship schedule or elbowing the influencer next to you for a sunset photo. Greece has over 200 inhabited islands, yet the same handful still get…

  • Finding the Best Area to Stay in Skopelos: What You Need to Know

    Finding the Best Area to Stay in Skopelos: What You Need to Know

    So you’re planning your own Mamma Mia! trip to Skopelos Island. You’ve probably watched the movie countless times, you’re getting ready to book your flights, but one big question remains: Where’s the best area to stay in Skopelos? That’s where this guide comes in. Figuring out the logistics of your…

  • The Easiest Way to Get to Skopelos Island

    The Easiest Way to Get to Skopelos Island

    So, you’ve decided to visit Skopelos (the island where Mamma Mia! was filmed) and now you’re staring at a map like, “Wait… how do I actually get there?” You’re not alone. Skopelos doesn’t have its own airport, Google Maps loves sending people into logistical chaos, and trying to decipher Greek…

  • How to Get From Skiathos to Skopelos, Greece

    How to Get From Skiathos to Skopelos, Greece

    If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting the real-life Mamma Mia island, you’re not alone. Last summer, I finally made it to Skopelos, and after figuring out exactly how to get there, I can tell you it’s easier than you might think. While there’s no airport on the island (because let’s…

  • How to get to Skopelos Island, Greece

    How to get to Skopelos Island, Greece

    When most people imagine Greece, their minds go straight to the white-washed buildings with blue domes above the sparkling sea, or Instagramable alleyways draped in pink bougainvillea. These gorgeous scenes are often from the Cyclades islands like Santorini and Mykonos, which have become iconic thanks to their beauty and easy…