Was your first "visit" to Greece in a darkened movie theater, watching the glorious land of sun and sea on screen? Whether you're planning your first visit or your twentieth, movies shot in Greece are a great way to preview Greece and entertain yourself at the same time.
1. Mamma Mia! The Movie
Shot on Skopelos, Skiathos, and in the Pelion region of Greece, this feel-good movie is infectious fun which earned about a half a billion dollars at the box office. Can Mamma Mia 2 be far behind?2. Zorba the Greek
This tremendous, life-affirming classic epitomizes the Greek spirit - which chose this time to temporarily incarnate in Anthony Quinn. Excellent.
3. Summer Lovers
A guilty pleasure, this light-on-substance movie is filled with Darryl Hannah and Peter Gallagher in swimsuits, slightly kinky sexual situations, an irresistibly perky soundtrack ("I'm So Excited!" is the theme song), and glorious shots of Greece.4. Shirley Valentine
Frustrated housewife Shirley finds romantic adventure - and her own soul - on the island of Mykonos.5. For Your Eyes Only
This lively James Bond 007 flick offers heart-stopping shots of hang gliding at the hanging monasteries of Meteora.6. Never on Sunday
This 1960 film shot in Piraeus shocked many Greeks with its portrayal of a happy, even a bit pious prostitute (Melina Mercouri) but it has become in every sense a modern Greek classic. In Greek; some versions subtitled or dubbed.7. Captain Corelli's Mandolin
Starring Nicholas Cage and Penelope Cruz, this loosely fact-based action-romance story depicts Cephalonia during World War II.8. Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life
Angelina Jolie returns as Lara Croft in this action-packed movie which features many Greek locations, including the island of Santorini. Your own travel adventures may vary from this fictional depiction! Special 2-disk gift pack.9. High Season
A personal favorite, this light-hearted romantic comedy has an intriguing darker side, but all takes second place to the beautiful Greek setting.10. Bourne Identity
Only a part of this is shot in Greece, but readers keep writing to find out where it is so they can make their own escape there... (If you're one of them, it's the Greek island of Mykonos.)