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Skopelos Island: A Journey Through Time and Flavors
Set against the vibrant Aegean Sea backdrop, the island of Skopelos is an enchanting, timeless destination that mesmerizes visitors. Part of the Sporades archipelago, the island blends natural allure, deep-rooted history, rich gastronomy, and the warm embrace of Greek...
Greece
Skopelos: The Tranquility of Greece’s Mamma Mia Island
The island of Skopelos has enchanted visitors over the years and has even reached international fame as the setting for the movie "Mamma Mia!"
Greece
Woman Killed in Lightning Strike on Greece's Skopelos Island
A woman was killed from a lightning strike on the island of Skopelos on Tuesday as severe weather, bringing thunder, lightning and heavy rain slammed into several regions in Greece.
According to the local news site efimerida-sporades.com, the woman was...
Greece
Huge Forest Fire Breaks Out in Greece's Skopelos
Dozens of fire fighters aided by planes are trying to bring under control a fire that broke out on Sunday in the island of Skopelos.
The fire is burning pine forest near the picturesque village of Agnontas.
Firefighters were dispatched to...
Greece
Mamma Mia! Producers Ditch Skopelos Turn to Croatia for Sequel
Fans of the smash-hit Abba film musical Mamma Mia! – filmed on the idyllic Greek island of Skopelos – will be delighted a follow-up is on its way.
But instead of Skopelos, film-makers will be shooting in Croatia, in a...
Greece
Tourist Discovers Active WWII Mine off Coast of Skopelos
According to authorities, an active mine from WWII was discovered by a tourist on Skopelos some 70 meters from the beach of Loutraki while diving.
Local authorities just announced the discovery of the mine on Saturday, although the tourist found it...
Celebrities
Al Pacino Travels Incognito to Skopelos, Enjoys Seafood
Hollywood star Al Pacino visited the Aegean island of Skopelos, an island paradise that is part of the Sporadic cluster. The actor, aged 76, arrived on his yacht and traveled incognito until he was recognized when ordering food at Agnontas-Mouria,...
Greece
10 Pictures Show the Catastrophe in Skopelos, the 'Mamma Mia' Island in Greece
Skopelos Island, the island where "Mamma Mia" was filmed was hit by an unprecedented storm that has caused authorities to declare the island under state of emergency.
The continuous heavy rainfall turned the roads parallel to the coast into rushing...
Greece
Disastrous Storm Causes Severe Damage on Skopelos Island in Greece
After southern Peloponnese and Preveza suffered severe damages from thunderstorms earlier in the week, the island of Skopelos became a disaster area after the floods caused by thunderstorms late on Tuesday night.
The continuous heavy rainfall turned the roads parallel...
Greece
Gay Couple Weds Mamma Mia Style on Greek Island of Skopelos
Greek-Cypriot director Harry Mavromichalis married his partner Lance Boyd in a beautiful ceremony that took place on the Greek island of Skopelos.
In the company of their closest friends and relatives, the couple exchanged vows of eternal love and devotion,...
Greece
Great Lavra Monastery after Family Taverna in Skopelos
A crowd gathered outside the tavern of the Kosmas family, which was filled with policemen, court bailiffs and representatives of the Monastery of Great Lavra on Mount Athos.
The tension on the island of Skopelos, in the western Aegean Sea,...
Greece
Fires in Skopelos and Halkidiki
The fire department is working to extinguish fires that broke out in a mountainous region in Sithonia early this afternoon.
According to observations by the fire department, the fire broke out in a forested area between the villages Nikiti and...
Greece
Why Orthodox and Catholic Easter Will Never Coincide After 2700
This year, Catholic and Greek-Orthodox Christians -- who use different liturgical calendars -- celebrate Easter almost one month apart.
Greece
Top 7 Honeymoon Destinations in Greece Beyond Santorini
Greece, with its 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, is full of honeymoon destinations.
There are destinations that are ideal for honeymoon retreats where you can choose to explore the history, sunbathe on beautiful beaches,...
Greece
The Beatles’ Travels in Greece and the Dream to Buy an Island
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More than fifty years ago, the Beatles travelled to Greece with the aim of buying an island.
By Jonathan Knott
In July 1967, the Beatles were ascending new heights of fame and creative capacity. They had recently released the groundbreaking album...