Mamma Mia Film set!
8:44 PM |
I am simply captivated by Mamma Mia film! the setting! the Beach! the MUSIC! OMG!
I did a crazy research about the place.
The movie was film at Skopelos ( Greek:Σκόπελος) is a Greek islandin the western Aegean sea.
Skopelos is a Greek island in the western Aegean Sea. Actually it is the greenest island in Greece. It has 67km of coastline, being 17km long and 8km wide.
According to a legend, around 1600 BC Cretans, whose leader was the mythical king Staphylos, son of God Dionisos and Ariadne, settled the island.
In 1936, excavations in the area of Staphylos uncovered the tomb of King Staphylos containing his gold sword and many other artifacts.
The climate in Skopelos is mild and healthy as the island has a lot of water and rich vegetation mostly of pines, platans, olive trees, walnuts, pear-trees, figs and grapes. More than 50% of the island area is covered by a virgin forest of pine-trees.
Romantic scenery, beautiful beaches, caves, blue water, exceptional monasteries with fine architecture, picturesque little houses and more: This is Skopelos:
A dreamlike paradise to discover in the middle of the Aegean Sea!
Below are the spectacular pictures of the place! I bugged Alvin leg and say I WANT TO GO! AND SEE FOR MYSELF! MY OWN EYES!!!
Awww.... SO IN LOVE with the place!!! :D
birds prints in deep snow
Skopelos beach and pharos
Skopelos rocks.
Skopelos house.
Skopelos old port with Panagia tou Pirgou church in background
This tiny chapel is next to the church, Panagia tou Pirgou, one of the most popular churches for weddings, and possibly the best known landmark of the island.
This has to be one of the most photographed houses here..its located just under the walls of the Panagia tou Pirgou, and its classical combination of blue, white and geraniums of different colours, make it irresistably photographable
The wreath over the door is from May Day, and is supposed to bring luck.
I liked the midday shadows in this one
the road to my 'lagoon' looks down on this-the sea bed here is sand, the surrounding rocks are white, the pines an acid green..the contrasts, colours and light play on the water never fail to make me stop,stare and to restore a sense of calm
Skopelos port
sun breaking through the clouds after a day of snow, Skopelos January 2006
links:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/titanas/sets/72157601608716029/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/liza93/sets/72157602783366353/