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The Times Name Greece as Top Fall Destination
The Times suggest Greece as a great Fall destination, away from the established tourist hot spots and the high season crowds.
“From the shores of the mainland to the sandy beaches and coves of its myriad islands and islets, Greece...
Greece
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!"
Greek News
Destination Dream Weddings Soar in Santorini, Other Greek Islands
Couples from all over the world are flocking to the Greek island of Santorini for their destination dream wedding following the opening up of travel restrictions due to the pandemic.
As couples tie the knot overlooking the traditional style houses of the famous...
Greek News
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....
Animals
Tourist Hospitalized Due to Seal Bite off Greek Island of Alonissos
A woman was hospitalised for a seal bite she incurred off the coast of the Greek island Alonissos on Tuesday.
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...
Animals
Carefree Seal Takes a Nap on Greek Beach (photos)
A young male seal ignored hundreds of bathers at a popular beach in the Greek island of Skopelos and took a nap.
People gathered near the sleeping animal to take a closer look at the unexpected visitor.
Wildlife specialists warn that...
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...
Greek News
Greek Island of ‘Kalokairi’ Returns With Mamma Mia Sequel
The fictional Greek island of 'Kalokairi' returns to the big screen on Friday as the singing spectacular Mamma Mia! opens worldwide.
The film is a sequel to the 2008 original shot on the Greek island of Skopelos that grossed more...