Popeye Village (Sweethaven) is a landmark in Anchor Bay, Mellieħa, Northern Region, Malta, and a filming location for Popeye (1980). Built in 1979–1980.
Location: Anchor Bay, Mellieħa, Northern Region, Malta
Verified facts
- Appeared in Popeye (movie, 1980) — as Sweethaven — the entire 19-building wooden village was purpose-built as the film's set (Robert
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15201, SRC-15202 - Built 1979–1980
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15201, SRC-15202, SRC-17130 - Historic designation: None (purpose-built 1979–80 film set, preserved as an open-air museum and attraction)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15201, SRC-16649, SRC-17130
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15201 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popeye_Village (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15202 — https://popeyemalta.com/about-us/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16649 — https://popeyemalta.com/about-us.html (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17130 — https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/06/28/built-film-set-1980-popeye-village-remains-huge-tourist-at (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Popeye filmed?
Popeye Village (Sweethaven), in Anchor Bay, Mellieħa, Northern Region, is a real-world filming location used for Popeye.
Where is Popeye Village (Sweethaven) located?
Popeye Village (Sweethaven) is located in Anchor Bay, Mellieħa, Northern Region.