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Where is exactly Cave Amarantos in Skopelos?

  • Writer: Eva Karamesini
    Eva Karamesini
  • Mar 30, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

  • While most Mamma Mia! fans rush to the famous wedding church or Kastani Beach, Amarantos Cave (often called Amarantos Rocks or Amarantos Cape by visitors) is one of the film’s most atmospheric and lesser-known locations on Skopelos — and an absolute must for movie lovers.

    🎥 Which Mamma Mia! scenes were filmed here?

    Amarantos Cape appears in several montage and transition scenes throughout the movie, especially during moments when the camera sweeps across dramatic coastal landscapes. It’s part of the visual storytelling that makes the fictional island of Kalokairi feel wild, romantic, and timeless. Where was reading her mothers diary in front of her girlfriends!

    Most notably, this spot is associated with:

    • Scenic riding and traveling sequences

    • Wide shots emphasizing Skopelos’ rugged coastline and pine-covered cliffs

    • Emotional “in-between” moments that link the island’s beaches, villages, and sea

    Although there’s no major dialogue scene filmed here, Amarantos plays a key atmospheric role, giving the movie its unmistakable Greek island mood.

    🌊 What exactly is Amarantos Cave?

    Despite the name, Amarantos is not a large walk-in cave. Instead, it’s a rocky headland with dramatic sea arches and hollowed rock formations, shaped by wind and waves over time. The result is a striking natural setting where turquoise water crashes against pale stone — incredibly photogenic and instantly recognizable to fans of the film. ✨ Travel blog tip

    Visit early in the morning or near sunset for softer light and fewer people. The colors of the rocks and sea are especially beautiful then — and it’s the perfect moment to soak in the Mamma Mia! vibe without crowds.



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