April 13, 2009
Often, Hollywood is a great friend to Greece, and films shot in the Greek Islands give the country a lot of free publicity. Zorba the Greek made Crete into the most desirable location in Greece, Shirley Valentine promoted Mykonos, and Captain Corelli’s Mandolin boosted tourism in Kefalonia for many years afterwards. Recently, the film Mamma Mia, based upon the works of ABBA, filmed on the island of Skopelos, promises to have the same effect. This small island, lying near its better known neighbour, Skiathos, is set to become a major tourist destination, despite the one hour ferry journey.
