My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 – Corfu Filming Locations Guide
The third instalment of the beloved comedy franchise brought the Portokalos family back to Greece — and this time, much of the story unfolds on the beautiful island of Corfu. Following Toula’s emotional journey to honour her late father and reconnect with his childhood friends, Corfu provides the perfect setting for family reunions, celebration and heartfelt moments.
Unlike the earlier films, which were largely set in the United States, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 was filmed extensively on location in Greece, with Corfu serving as the primary backdrop for many key scenes.
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Where Was My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Filmed in Corfu?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 was filmed across several beautiful locations in Corfu, with the island standing in for the fictional village central to the story. From traditional hillside settlements and coastal harbours to historic olive groves and a carefully preserved heritage village, production used a mix of authentic real-life settings to create the film’s warm and timeless Greek atmosphere. Below, you’ll find a detailed guide to each Corfu filming location.
Corfu Port
Sokraki Serpentines
Varypatades
The village streets themselves are also featured during the family’s initial arrival sequence. As they drive through the narrow lanes in their truck, park up, and then wander through the village attempting to reconnect and find their way, those scenes were filmed within the authentic streets of Varypatades. Every time the truck is shown entering and navigating the village, it is Varypatades that appears on screen. Some features, like corner mirrors, bins, and gates, were removed for aesthetic reasons.
Today, visitors can walk these same quiet streets, enjoy the traditional architecture and experience the peaceful hillside atmosphere that helped create the film’s charming village setting.
📍 Village Google Map Location
Benitses
The picturesque coastal village of Benitses served as the setting for the film’s waterfront scenes. Located on the east coast of Corfu, approximately 14 km south of Corfu Town. This historic fishing village offers an authentic seaside atmosphere that perfectly complements the story’s warm Mediterranean tone.
Several key moments were filmed here, including scenes of Toula studying a map by the harbour, Toula and Ian sitting together at a café, and Paris sitting thoughtfully beneath a seaside arch. These sequences were shot around Benitses Marina and at Sailor’s Club Cafe Restaurant, which appears prominently in the waterfront scenes.
A particularly nice detail for visitors is that the outdoor tables and chairs seen in the film are still used today in Sailor’s Club’s outside seating area. Fans can sit close to spot shown on screen and enjoy the same marina views, making it one of the easiest filming moments to recreate. A few additional brief shots were also filmed along the coastal main road beside the sea.
Benitses blends traditional character with a relaxed seaside setting. Once one of Corfu’s earliest tourist resorts, it has retained its fishing-village charm while offering a modern marina, waterfront tavernas and scenic views across the Ionian Sea.
Getting There: Benitses is easily accessible from Corfu Town, either by car (around 20–25 minutes) or by public transport. The Blue Bus No. 6 to Benitses stops just across from the marina, making it simple for visitors to explore the filming locations.
📍 Google Map Location – Benitses Marina & Sailor’s Club Cafe Restaurant
Danilia Village
The reconstructed traditional village of Danilia (formerly known as the Bouas Village) served as the primary setting for the Portokalos family gathering in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. Located near Kontokali on Corfu’s east coast, just 11 km from Corfu Town, this beautifully maintained open-air heritage village features stone-built houses, cobbled streets and a central square that perfectly captures the film’s vision of a timeless Greek community.
Danilia provided the backdrop for many of the movie’s most important moments, including exterior shots of the family home, the lively village square celebrations and key reunion scenes between characters. The central square effectively became the heart of the fictional village.
Interestingly, the decorative fountains seen in the film were added specifically for the production and were not originally part of Danilia Village a small detail that shows how the space was adapted to suit the story.
Danilia Village functions almost like a ready-made film studio. As a controlled environment, productions can transform the space without the usual challenges of filming in a fully residential village. Costume styling, period vehicles, props and set dressing can be carefully managed without modern elements interfering with scenes.
Its architectural style allows it to convincingly portray both a traditional Corfiot village of today and different historical periods, making it extremely versatile for filmmakers.
Visiting Danilia Village
Danilia Village is owned by Grecotel and is open to visitors. There are two main ways to visit:
- Guests staying at selected Grecotel hotels can book organised visits, often including transfers and entrance tickets.
- Independent visitors can enter by paying the standard entrance fee (subject to opening times).
While visiting, you can explore the very streets used as filming locations in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 and other productions. The village also offers:
- The traditional Kafeneion Café for coffee and refreshments
- A small Folklore Museum
- A Vineyard & Grape Press
- An Olive Mill
- An Old Typography workshop
In the evenings, a pre-bookable dining experience is available, serving authentic Corfiot cuisine in a beautifully atmospheric setting.
📍 Google Map Location– Danilia Village
Governor’s Mill – Olive Oil Museum
Governor’s Mill is a beautifully restored 19th-century olive press located in the heart of Corfu’s olive-growing region. Today it operates as both a working olive oil producer and a heritage museum, making it one of the island’s most authentic agricultural filming locations. In My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the mill provided the perfect backdrop to connect the Portokalos family with their ancestral roots and the timeless tradition of Greek olive oil production.
Several memorable scenes were filmed here, including Peter’s Olive oil production demonstration to Nick, the surrounding olive grove scenes, and the ancient olive tree shown as Gus’s cherished childhood spot. Because the mill functions as a museum, production temporarily removed informational display boards during filming
One of the film’s most emotional moments centres on this magnificent ancient tree, where the family scatters Gus’s ashes. Known locally as “Mitera” (meaning “Mother”), the gnarled and sculptural olive tree stands within the Dafnis family groves, where Governor olive oil is still produced today. Its dramatic, almost mythical appearance makes it feel as though it belongs in a fantasy epic yet it is entirely real and accessible to visitors.
🎬 Film Fact – The Ancient Olive Tree from My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
The ancient olive tree featured in the film known locally as “Mitera” (“Mother”) is estimated to be around 1,500 years old. This extraordinary tree still stands within the groves of Governor’s Mill and is a genuine living monument of Corfu’s olive-growing heritage.
Far from being a movie prop, it is part of the real working estate where Governor olive oil is produced. Visitors can see the exact tree used in the film by booking a guided tour, making it one of the most authentic and accessible My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 filming locations in Corfu.
Getting There: Governor’s Mill is located approximately 21 km (around 40 minutes by car) from Corfu Town, within the central olive belt of the island. Access is via inland roads through extensive olive groves, with signage directing visitors from Agios Matheos village. 📍 Google Map Location
Visiting the Filming Location
Tours of Governor’s Mill can be booked in advance from GetYourGuide and typically include:
- A guided visit to the historic olive press and museum
- Access to the olive groves featured in the film
- Viewing the ancient “Mitera” olive tree
- Olive oil tastings
- Pickup from Corfu Town and Corfu Port (on selected tours)
For fans of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, this is more than just a filming location, it’s a real, immersive experience that connects cinema with Corfu’s living traditions.
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This page was last updated in February 2026.