Glysteri Beach

North coast, 4.2 km from Skopelos Town. Accessible by paved road.

A closed bay with a pebbled beach near Skopelos town

Skopelos Beaches Glysteri

Glysteri Beach is small in size but great in beauty. That’s why several scenes from the Hollywood movie “Mamma Mia” were shot there. It’s a perfect beach for tranquility and isolation.

Is there an idyllic beach with crystal clear aquamarine waters, fine pebbles, and pine trees that embrace their freshness and shade? This enchanting landscape is called Glysteri Beach and it is located on the north side of Skopelos. The wonderful scenery is completed by the beach bar that is over there since most of the materials used are wooden.

Glisteri Beach on Skopelos Island stands out for its unparalleled beauty. A rocky peninsula leads to a lush bay with pebbles and clear waters. Due to its location, Glisteri is protected by the winds. Besides the beach bar, there are umbrellas, sun loungers, and showers on the beach. To get to the beach you will pass through a lovely picturesque olive grove.

The Beach is 4.2 km away from Skopelos Town and port. By car, you will arrive in about 10 minutes. Access to the beach is easy. Follow the regional road that leads to Skopelos Fortress. Some boats take the route from the port of the town.

Next to Glisteri, you will also find the interesting Trypiti Cave. You will also find Villa Donna where there were many outdoor scenes of the movie “Mamma Mia”. glysteri mamma mia beach

It is worth noting that at Glysteri Beach until the early 1960s one of the oldest shipyards of Skopelos was in operation. Many islanders worked at the shipyard.

Moreover, since 2019 there has been a modern beach bar in Glysteri Beach. Glysteri Beach Bar is a modern ecological construction close to nature. It is the place to be, with friendly staff and full of positive energy.