Popeye Village, Film set theme park in Mellieħa, Malta
The village contains nineteen wooden buildings situated along Anchor Bay, featuring coastal views and entertainment facilities for visitors throughout the year.
Construction crews utilized eight tons of nails and imported wooden materials from the Netherlands and Canada to complete the film set in 1979.
The location served as the primary filming site for the 1980 movie Popeye, starring Robin Williams in the role of the famous sailor.
Visitors can access the village through regular bus services or private vehicles, with designated parking areas available near the entrance.
A sixty-meter breakwater protects the wooden structures from high seas, maintaining the original film set architecture at twelve meters above sea level.
Location: Mellieħa
Inception: May 24, 1979
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Address: Triq Tal-Prajjet, Il-Mellieħa, Malta
Phone: +35621524782
Email: info@popeyemalta.com
Website: https://popeyemalta.com
GPS coordinates: 35.96085,14.34130
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23
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Very beautiful village! Many activities included in the ticket price for both children and adults. There are also areas to swim. Accessible by bus (stop right in front of the entrance) or by car.
Very beautiful village! Many activities included in the ticket price for both children and adults. There are also areas to swim. Accessible by bus (stop right in front of the entrance) or by car.
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