Greece is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. It is a country that falls in love and surprises not only because of the impressive historical tour that it proposes, but also because of how it is complemented by some of the most demanded natural wonders. This is what has led several films to choose this site, too, as their main setting. Next, we are going to tell you about some impressive places in Greece where movies have been filmed and that you should know.
The best places in Greece to visit according to the movies
Certainly, the places in Greece to visit are endless. However, on this occasion, we want to focus particularly on three destinations that have been the setting for famous movies and that are worth visiting at least once in your life.
Skopelos
Undoubtedly, if we talk about famous movies shot in Greece, we must start in Skopelos, where none other than “Mamma Mia!” was filmed. This universally loved film, featuring the iconic Abba soundtrack, turned Skopelos into a fictional island called “Kalokairi”. The spotlight was shared with the neighboring island Skiathos and one of its highlights is the wedding moment, filmed at the seaside clifftop church of Agios Ioannis in Skopelos.
Skopelos belongs to the Northern Sporades group of Greek islands. It is characterized by mountainous and green landscapes and is a Greek paradise that has remained untouched for centuries.
In addition to its beautiful landscapes, the island is full of traditional Greek architecture, with whitewashed houses and terracotta-colored tiled roofs, wooden balconies, and classic shades of blue on the shutters. In addition, its old town is built on a steep slope that generates beautiful panoramic views.
If you want to get to know Skopelos, you can stay at the Adrina Beach Resort & Spa, a resort built in the style of an amphitheater on a gentle slope that reaches the beach. It has a privileged location and is a beautiful family-run hotel with excellent typical Greek cuisine and various exclusive services. It has a private beach area, as well as a seawater pool with a safe area for children, a jetty, and moorings.
Rhodes
Secondly, another of the places in Greece that we want to talk about and that has also been the setting for various films is the Island of Rhodes. The Island of Rhodes has been home to the filming of multiple movies. Among them, the following stand out:
- The Guns of Navarone: A British team is sent through occupied Greek territory to destroy Germany’s massive weapons. 90% of the film was shot in Rhodes.
- Koritsia Gia Filima: A classic Greek comedy featuring the new town, the medieval town, and the beach of Kalithea.
- Escape to Athena: In World War II, prisoners in a German camp on a Greek island are trying to escape. The medieval town and beach of Kalithea appear.
- High Season: filmed directly on the Island of Rhodes, a group of young people seeks to promote tourism.
These are some of the movies that have been filmed in this amazing setting. But Rhodes has also been the object of inspiration for different writers who have placed the island as the setting for their books. The main reason for this has to do with the natural beauty of the island, combined with its spectacular medieval city that is home to great historical monuments.
A good tour of this island can include the medieval city, the beautiful beaches of Rhodes, its castles, the ancient site of Kamiros, the Valley of Butterflies, the springs of Kallithea, among other things.
If you want to stay on the Island of Rhodes, you can choose Al Mare Villas. It is an accommodation located on Kiotari beach that offers a variety of fully equipped apartments with access to a private beach and very close to the traditional village of Asklipio. In total, it has 17 comfortable and elegant apartments with terraces overlooking the sea and, in some cases, with their own pool.
Cephalonia
To finish with some of the best places in Greece to visit that have been the scene of movies, we cannot help but forget that place that Penélope Cruz and Nicolas Cage took us to in the successful movie “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin”: Cephalonia. It was one of Cruz’s first films after landing in the Hollywood industry.
Kefalonia is the largest of the seven Ionian islands in Greece that make up the Heptanese archipelago. It is a place that stands out especially for its great biodiversity, where the sea coexists with numerous rivers, lakes, beautiful beaches, mountains and large and leafy valleys and forests, but also caves.
One of the most striking distinctive features of this place has to do with its mountainous landscape. Among its mountains, Mount Ainos stands out, which is part of the national park that bears the same name and exceeds 1,500 meters above sea level. In addition, throughout the centuries, this area has been under the domination of different civilizations, where each one has left its traits, making it a place of great historical interest.
In case you want to get to Kefalonia, Emelisse Art Hotel can be an excellent alternative. It is a hotel located on the shores of a fantastic bay, near the northern outskirts of Fiskardo, only 1 kilometer from the town. It is an elegant complex that offers spaces for the complete relaxation and rest of the guests.
