Holiday in Skopelos

What makes Skopelos special as a destination?

Skopelos became world-famous through the film "Mamma Mia!" — the church Agios Ioannis sto Kastri on its dramatic cliff above the sea is the iconic film location where the wedding scene was shot. However, Skopelos is much more than a film set: the greenest island in the Aegean surprises with dense pine forests that reach down to the sea, and an authenticity that many Greek islands have long lost. The Chora (capital) of Skopelos is an architectural gem: whitewashed houses with slate roofs and colorful shutters climb up a hill, crowned by a Venetian fortress. Over 360 churches and chapels are scattered across the small island — it is said to have one of the highest church-to-population densities in the world. Skopelos' beaches are lined with pines and mostly covered with white pebbles: Kastani (the second Mamma Mia filming location), Milia, Panormos, and Hovolo offer clear, emerald-green water in forest-framed bays. The island's hiking trails lead through olive groves, plum orchards, and fragrant pine forests. Skopelos is famous for its plums — the dark, sweet plums of Skopelos are a protected product that is processed into jam, liqueur, and dried delicacies. The island's culinary heritage is deeply rooted: cheese pies, honey cakes, and fresh fish shape the tavern culture.