Popeye Village

Popeye Village is the original film set of the 1980 Popeye movie, a cluster of brightly painted, lopsided wooden houses built around the small inlet of Anchor Bay on the north-west coast, a short drive from Mellieha. After filming the set stayed in place and is now run as a family attraction, with the houses open to wander through and the bay as a backdrop.

The lower complex holds the film set itself. In the low season (6 November 2026 to 30 April 2027) the package listed on the official site includes live animation shows, Popeye's Comic Museum, a cinema showing a 15-minute documentary, silversmith demonstrations, a scavenger hunt and the Take 2 filming experience. The upper complex has a nine-hole mini-golf course and traditional wooden games when the weather allows.

Tickets and hours

As of November 2026, Popeye Village is open daily from 9:30 to 17:00 for the low season, which runs from 6 November 2026 to 30 April 2027. Tickets from 6 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 cost EUR 15 for adults and teens and EUR 12.50 for children aged 3 to 12 and pensioners (60+). From 4 January to 30 April 2027 they rise to EUR 16 and EUR 13. Visitors aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Summer packages differ, so check the official site before a later visit.

• Children aged 3 to 12 pay the reduced rate; the official page lists no separate price for under-3s, so ask at the desk.
• Combine the visit with the beaches at Golden Bay or Mellieha Bay.
• Film fans can see more of Malta's screen history on film location tours.

Allow two to three hours with children. The operator describes the park as wheelchair accessible; ask about the best route for your group. The site is exposed to wind and sun, so bring a layer in winter and sun cover in summer.