Can you stay in the hotel where Mamma Mia was filmed?

Can you stay in the hotel where Mamma Mia was filmed?

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 many days do you need in Skopelos?

One to Three days. Skopelos belongs to Sporades islands and it is a much quieter choice than its neighboring island of Skiathos. With much greenery and crystal coves, Skopelos is a favorite destination for nature lovers.

Is the island Kalokairi real?

In reality, Kalokairi Island is actually named Skopelos. It’s located in the western Aegean Sea and is part of the Northern Sporades islands. As well as being the name of the island, Skopelos is also the name of its main port and town, which was where a lot of Mamma Mia! was filmed.

Does the island in Mamma Mia exist?

In the original “Mamma Mia,” the Greek island of Skopelos played the fictional island of Kalokairi. But to shoot “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,” filmmakers turned to the island of Vis, off the coast of Croatia. Although Vis has changed as it’s become a tourist destination, it has remained fairly secluded.

Do I need a car in Skopelos?

Re: Do you need a car? A car for two or three days on Skopelos would enable you to visit the beaches along the coast road..the buses will be full in August. Staying in the town means no driving at night . Would suggest you visit Skopelos first and then you will be on Skiathos for your flight home.

How long does it take to drive across Skopelos?

approximately 15-20 minutes
If you follow the road that takes you around Skopelos bay, it will take you approximately 15-20 minutes to reach the very top. Just follow the signs pointing towards ‘Moni Evangelismou’ and ‘Moni Prodromou, (the furthers on this group of monasteries).

Is Cala Carey real place?

The 37-square-mile island is in the Aegean Sea off the coast of mainland Greece and is part of the Sporades island group. Kalokairi is a made-up name used in the movie and it has nothing to do with Skopelos itself. It is a relatively unspoiled island catering to British and Greek tourists.

Is there a 3rd Mamma Mia?

When will Mamma Mia 3 be release? The pandemic put an abrupt stall into the creation of a potential third movie, so we have no date. However, according to the rumour mill, the earliest possible date we could be expecting it would be July 2022 as the two previous films were released in July.

Is the Bella Donna real?

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.