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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!"

Evangelistria Monastery in Skiathos, The Cradle of Modern Greece

The Evangelistria Monastery on the Greek island of Skiathos holds the story of Modern Greece in the walls, hallways and courtyards. This historical monastery was first founded in 1794 by a group of monks from Mount Athos and played a...

Oldest Lighthouse in the World Once Stood off the Pelion Peninsula

Few people are aware that the deadly Lefteris Reef located off the coast of the Pelion peninsula in Greece, where many ships have come to grief, was the site of the oldest lighthouse in the world, more ancient even...

Greek Twins Turn Family Home to Skiathos Museum

Fotini and Marena Manesi are serious about preserving their heritage. The twin sisters have turned their family home, into the Skiathos House museum. The sisters have dedicated a great deal of both time and resources and attained the support of...

Jet Blast Hurls to Ground Elderly Man at Skiathos Airport

An elderly man was hurled to the ground by the powerful blast of a jet on the picturesque Greek island of Skiathos on Sunday. The 79-year-old suffered minor injuries. The man, who was standing outside of the gate surrounding the...

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell Enjoy Vacation Getaway in Greece

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell were spotted in Greece this week where they own a holiday home on the island of Skiathos. The 76-year-old actress and the 71-year-old actor were seen soaking in the sun and relaxing on a...

Is “Mamma Mia” Returning to Greece for a Third Movie?

Fourteen years since the first Mamma Mia movie was filmed in Greece, star Colin Firth teased this week that he would return for a third film. “I think it could happen,” Firth said during Good Morning America on May 5th....

Kate Hudson Nostalgic for her Favorite Greek Summer Cocktail

Kate Hudson is looking back with nostalgia at her Greek holidays on the island of Skiathos back in June as she uploaded her favorite cocktail on her Instagram page. The cocktail prepared by bartender and "friend Yiorgos," was given the...

Kate Hudson’s Latest Adventure in Nafplio, Greece

Kate Hudson's most recent stop during her travels around Greece was in Nafplio, a seaside town in the Peloponnese. 

Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell Honor Hollywood Couple in Skiathos, Greece

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell visited Greece to be with Hollywood friends who received honorary citizenship of the island of Skiathos