Can you stay in the Mamma Mia Hotel?
The answer is no—and yes. Unfortunately, the Villa Donna on Skopelos was a movie set and that exact hotel does not exist. While some exterior sets were built on-site on Skopelos, these were removed after filming was completed. Only a gateway is said to still remain.
How much is it to go to Skopelos?
The average price of a 7-day trip to Skopelos is $1,518 for a solo traveler, $2,726 for a couple, and $5,111 for a family of 4. Skopelos hotels range from $30 to $102 per night with an average of $46, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $400 per night for the entire home.
Can you fly direct 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.
Can you visit Mamma Mia island?
Most of the outdoor scenes in “Mamma Mia!” were filmed on-location at various beaches and towns on the island of Skopelos, which is located off the coast of Greece in the Aegean Sea. You can’t fly directly to the island, but you can book a flight to the nearby Skiathos Island and then take a ferry.
Does hotel Bella Donna exist?
In the movie, Meryl Streep’s character Donna runs the dreamy Hotel Bella Donna, perched at the top of a cliff on the Greek island of Skopelos. Unfortunately there is no “real” Hotel Bella Donna as it was just a set, though there is the “Hotel Pyros” located nearby, where Meryl Streep would rest between filming.
Is Santorini or Mykonos better?
The scenery, views, sunsets, and natural beauty of Santorini are unrivaled by Mykonos or any other Greek island. Mykonos is not without its beautiful spots but for scenes that are truly jaw-dropping, Santorini wins hands-down. Santorini is more romantic and much better suited to a honeymoon or couples vacation.
What airport do you fly to for Skopelos?
Skiathos
Skiathos is the closest airport to Skopelos: you can fly to Skiathos from many cities in the world via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and other Greek airports.
Do people in Skopelos speak English?
Skopelos has a very laid back atmoshpere and the people there are lovely and all speak english.
How long is ferry from Athens to Skopelos?
approximately 2 to 4 hours
How long is the ferry ride from Athens to Skopelos? The Volos to Skopelos ferry duration ranges from approximately 2 to 4 hours, depending on ferry company, vessel type and port of arrival.
What airport is near Skopelos?
Skiathos is the closest airport to Skopelos: you can fly to Skiathos from many cities in the world via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and other Greek airports. Skiathos Airport is located 4.5 km from the city of Skiathos.
Is Skopelos touristy?
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.
Is Santorini near Skopelos?
The distance between Santorini Island and Skópelos is 338 km.