Paradise islands once hosted to the famous movies

The Blue Lagoon (1980) - Paradise islands once hosted to the famous movies
The Blue Lagoon (1980)

With its magnificent nature, dreamy atmosphere, legendary seas and the unique meeting of green and blue, those islands that we admire when we see in the movies are actually quite accessible. So you need to know where they are and how to get there to enjoy these fantastic places and to have a fairytale holiday. We have listed our list of paradise islands where famous films were made for you. After watching these famous movies, you’ll be able to understand that we’re talking about really dreamy places.

Mamma Mia! (2008) - Paradise islands once hosted to the famous movies
Mamma Mia! (2008)

Damouchari (Greece) – Mamma Mia

No one knows the magnificent beauties of the famous islands of Greece. One of them must have attracted the attention of the producers. The famous musical Mamma Mia was filmed in 2008 on one of the rocky islands of Greece.

Martha’s Vineyard (US) – Jaws

Have you ever wondered about the island where Jaws was filmed? The famous island where the film was shot is Martha’s Vineyard. The island is located in the state of Massachusetts in the United States. 15,000 people live on this island in the Atlantic Ocean. Making Jaws is not entirely fictitious. Because the white shark attacks on this island are quite common. Ultimately, this situation attracts the attention of Steven Spielberg that legendary film emerges.

Oahu (Hawaii) – 50 First Dates

Hawaii is a blessing for the cinema industry. Oahu is Hawaii’s third largest island and is where 50 First Dates movies were made. It seems to be really ideal for a romantic comedy. In fact, the local people also take part in the film.

The Beach (2000) - Paradise islands once hosted to the famous movies
The Beach (2000)

Phi Phi Island (Thailand) – The Beach

One of Leonardo DiCaprio’s famous films The Beach was shot on the famous Phi Phi Island. Indeed, it has an exquisite nature. In the film, Leo swims to another island. It is indeed possible to go to a very nearby island, but of course not much of a swim. You can go by boat in half an hour.

Wallilabou Bay, St. Vincent (Caribbean) – Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean, of course, was shot in the Caribbean. Even in the wind-free part of the island. What we see as a village in the film is actually a facility spread over a large area.

Peddocks Island (USA) – Dungeon Island

Martin Scorsese’s thriller, Dungeon Island, takes place on an island where there is a mental hospital and scary events. In fact, there is such an island. It’s called Peddocks Island. This is an island in the United States, Boston.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) - Paradise islands once hosted to the famous movies
Captain Corelli’s Mandolin (2001)

Kefalonia Island (Greece) – Captain Corelli’s Mandolin

Corelli’s Mandolini, a love story that took place during World War II, takes place on the famous Greek island of Kefalonia. This is a place every audience wants to see.

Nanuya Levu (Fiji) – The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon film, which tells the love story of two young men who fell on the island, was shot on Fiji’s Nanuya Levu Island. Describing the magnificent and natural beauties of the island, this film directs people to escape and dream of living on that island every time it is released.

Bora Bora – Couples Retreat

The film Couples Retreat, shot on the Bora Bora Islands, where everyone dreams of going one day, is among the films that reveal the island’s wonderful atmosphere. You will want to go to Bora Bora, a truly paradise island, after watching this movie more.

Bali (Indonesia) – Eat Pray Love

One of the most popular films of 2010, Eat Pray Love has attracted much attention both in terms of its subject and location. The film, shot on the Bali island of Indonesia, once again reveals the beauty of Bali. The film, which has already attracted people in terms of its philosophy, has led to an intense interest in the island with its passing in Bali. If you watch the film, you may be excited to go to Bali.

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