Popeye
Popeye Village
In Maltese: Il-Villaġġ ta' Popeye
Popeye Village at Anchor Bay is the original Sweethaven set built for Popeye (1980), starring Robin Williams, and still standing today.
What was filmed at Popeye Village?
Popeye (1980)
The whole village of Sweethaven. It played Sweethaven.
About Popeye Village
The crooked wooden houses of Sweethaven were built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye and never taken down. Today it's an open-air attraction, and the best view of the whole village is from the cliff path across the bay.
Best time to go
Late afternoon, when the sun lights up the village from across the bay.
Questions people ask
Can you see Popeye Village for free?+
Yes, from the viewpoint across Anchor Bay. Entry to the village itself is paid.
Sources
Exact spot not yet checked on site — we visit every location before launch.