Skiathos In The Film Adaptation Of Mount Pelion

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“Mamma Mia”! This could be an exclamation uttered as someone faces the “Tuscany-on-the-sea” like landscape of Skiathos for the first time, with tits pine-fringed, sandy turquoise beaches. Or it could be a loud reminder of the box office hit version of the famous musical, part of which was filmed on its grounds, which in his turn pumped up the popularity of the westernmost island in the Sporades complex worldwide. Not that Skiathos needed this; the busiest of the Sporades islands, the closest one to the Pelion peninsula (actually, with a scenery that reflects this, it is the extension of the wooded Mount Pelion), with a bit of Mykonos attitude, Skiathos had started building its cosmopolitan reputation 25-30 years ago, promising sun, sea, and …show more content…

Should that have happened it goes without saying that there would be a song dedicated to the island, at least about Strofiliá, a rare wetland nestling amidst the pine forest, which has been declared a protected area due to its enormous ecological value, or about the mesmerising beaches. For Skiathos is really blessed when it comes to …show more content…

Thanks to hefty protection measures, Skiathos it is one of the least built-up islands since construction is prohibited in the forests, which make up a huge part of the landscape, while on the other hand, history buffs can wander through the capital town, the pedestrianized street by the Old Harbour (ultimate nightlife hotspot) and the stout walls and buttresses of the Venetian fortress Bourtzi, the latter being one of the most romantic spots on Skiathos thanks to its densely planted pine trees and stunning views of the

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