It was a just a small budget movie released in 1982. At the time the Greek Islands were already popular with young tourists from all over the world, but this silly little movie became a fantastic international commercial for the Greek tourism authority.
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I have to tell you have I been following your blog from afar for the last several monthes. In June 2009 my husband I were on Santorini. When we returned I discovered your blog. Not sure how I really found it but I like to think it was divine intervention. When “Summer Lovers” first came out, my Mom took me to see it. I must have only been 14-15 years old. But boy what an impression the movie made on me. I was too young to understand the “dynamic” relationships that were happening but the landscape captured my heart. Then, when I was in 11th grade, my best friend’s father went on sabbitical to Athens and I went to visit her for 2 weeks. We spent several days on Santorini. I turned 16 while on that trip. What an adventure. Greece has captured my soul ever since. I think I’ve been to Santorini 5 times in the last 20 years and I can sincerely say, my soul belongs to that island. There is some magic that has cast it’s spell on me and I simply can’t shake it. Ever since seeing that movie and spending time there, and of course falling in love there once in my late 20′s, I have dreamed of doing just what you are doing. It’s my dream, perhaps not to live there, but to spend an extensive amount of time on the island that I consider my personal paradise. I just wanted you to know how much I truly love the island, the magic and it’s beauty. Santorini captured my heart many years ago and it continues to pull at my soul daily. I hope that one day I am able do just what you are doing. For now, you are living my dream and I want to thank you for capturing and sharing a piece of the island you call home.
Hi Christa & welcome. That “movie” continues to amaze me… the amount of people that have commented how “that” movie was the start of their love affair with Santorini. Seems many have a dream of being here ever since. I hope you can live your dream one day and I hope you keep visiting till then. Thank you for your lovely comment… look forward to more from you ;-)
I welcome! I am writing to you from Poland! Am I very interesting whether it is possible in the summer to rent the house in which lovers lived from the film? If you can write please. Of greeting from Poland Adam.
Hi Adam…
the Summer Lovers house is now a shop during summer… so it’s not possible to rent it. But there are plenty of other houses/small hotels in the area… near this house. perhaps you can rent something near it ;-)
M
in 1985, i spent almost 6 months in greece. my sons came over for 7 weeks. we were staying on mykonos and took a trip to santorini. it was magical to say the least. from the hotel owner who picked us up at the ferry to floating in the water between the cliffs of oia and the little island with the little church.
i had seen the movie before but when we saw it outdoors in greece, we recognized places from both islands. wasn’t some of it filmed on mykonos?
yes it was Paulette…especially beach and yacht scenes…. well picked ;-)
Hi, I am going to Oia in 3 weeks and my heart pounds every second I have left for these trip. I cant stop looking at pictures, websites, etc/ I am happy I stomped into your blog. How can I begin to describe what summer lovers did for me… I watched this film when I was 13, and it changed me, it changed me forever, my 13 years old mind was blown away, I discover Santorini!!! I went the 1st time with a friend when I was 22 yrs old, and I am returning now with the same friend after 18 yrs, ( yeap I am 40 ) and the last week I have watched the movie twice already, and it never fails to amaze me how it touches me, I think this movie is about all the things I love in life, honesty, music, vacations, relationships and OIA!!! I am happy I am going back… maybe that “one day” you talk about in your recent post will come?
Summer Lovers is one of the most visually stunning movies made. I remember seeing it with friends so many years ago and ever since whenever it comes on I make sure to watch it from beginning to end. One day I will travel to the Greek Islands and bring back so many memories of that magical country and those awesome islands. I envy those who have lived my dream…
I must concur above with Rhea & Christa, above.
Like them I saw the movie, as a young teenager, circa ’83, and it, too, left an indelible impression upon me, for a plethora reasons. I was/am a huge Darryl Hannah fan, as well as Valerie Quennessen, whom had stared in another early classic, for me, “Conan The Barbarian”…..needless, to say, the cinematography and music in “Summer Lovers” were spelling binding.
As others, my life took a number of turns in so many directions that I would have never for seen but at this stage, it has all come full circle.
Though an American, I guess my islander/sea roots (Miami, Cuba, Basque Country) are ultimately prevailing, :) So now I am the millionth and one person you have heard this story and/or variation of…..be well, mate, from a future cave dweller in Miami!
gene siskel, the late movie critic, referred to summer lovers as a guilty pleasure. i agree, and have to admit to watching it once every few years just to see shots of this beautiful island ;-)
Hi guys i share the same dream with most of you and have also seen that movie many many times…. I have been lucky that i have made a point to go to Oia every year for at least 2 to 3 weeks. I look forward to doing the same this year :-) by the way i have been trying so hard to find the song DREAMING from the part of the movie where the moms are coming up the hill on donkeys anyone has any ideas ??? would very much appreciate it !! I have tried everything and all the sites imaginable but no luck so far :-(
I take it you’ve tried to buy the whole soundtrack album ?? if the DVD is available I would assume that the soundtrack would be too !