In the middle of Greece, in the Northern Sporoes Archipelago, there is a paradise island that became known around the world for settling in the movie Mamma Mia!, 2008, with Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Julie Walters. It’s called Skopeles and, besides the connection to the cinema, it stands out for the preserved natural environment and affordable prices compared to other Mediterranean destinations, according to the Daily Mail.
How to get from Portugal
Currently, there are no direct flights between Portugal and the neighboring island of Skiathos, the main gateway to Skopeles. The trip can be made with one or more scales, usually through Athens.
From Skiathos, the connection to Skopeles is made by ferry, at a crossing of about 15 minutes, with a ticket at 14 pounds, about 16 euros.
A small population island
Skopeles has about 5,000 permanent inhabitants. The villages maintain the traditional architectural trait, with narrow streets and pounds, and local economic activity is still linked mainly to tourism and agriculture.
According to the same source, insularity and reduced population contribute to the preservation of the local way of life, less marked by mass tourism than in other Greek islands.
The Green Island of Aegean
Skopeles is often nicknamed Green Island due to the abundance of pine fees and olive groves that cover much of the territory. The vegetation extends to the beaches, creating a characteristic contrast with the waters of the Aegean Sea.
Average costs of stay and consumption
A week of hotel stay in Skopeles can cost an average of 200 pounds, about 235 euros. The price of one liter of local wine surrounds the 7 pounds, approximately 8 euros.
The values practiced in the tourism and restoration sector are pointed as lower than in other larger Mediterranean destinations, as referred to in the same source.
Do cinema para or everyday life
The movie Mamma Mia! He used several sking locations for his filming, including churches, covers and cliffs, according to the newspaper. Production contributed to increasing the island’s international notoriety.
Outside the cinematic universe, this paradise island maintains its daily routine marked by fishing, agriculture and tourist activity.
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