Popeye Village
The outdoor set of the 1980 film Popeye, with colourful wooden houses nestled on the cliffs of Anchor Bay.
Popeye Village lies in Anchor Bay in north-western Malta. It was originally the outdoor set “Sweethaven” built for the 1980 musical film Popeye starring Robin Williams, and after filming it was converted into a theme park. More than a dozen crooked, brightly painted wooden houses line the bay, and the park offers animation shows, games, small boat rides and a summer swimming platform. Admission costs about €15–20 (cheaper in winter). You can see the whole village from a viewpoint on the north side of the bay even without going in. Take bus 101 or drive.
Opening hours
Daily 09:30–17:30 (shortened to 16:30 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Mellieħa Bay (Għadira Bay)
- Golden Bay
- Blue Lagoon, Comino
- Mdina
- St. Paul's Catacombs
- Rotunda of Mosta
- Dingli Cliffs
- Ġgantija Temples