SWEETHAVEN VILLAGE', the Film Set of the 1980 Musical Production “Popeye”, also known as 'POPEYE VILLAGE' was constructed in Anchor Bay during the last 7 months of 1979.
To construct this authentic wooden village, tree trunk logs were trailered overland from Holland, and wood shingles, used in the construction of the roof tops, were imported all the way from Canada. A 165 international construction crew consumed eight tons of nails and two thousand gallons of paint to finish off this massive Set.
Anchor Bay. Popeye Village
Cliffs close to Anchor Bay
Boat along the shore
Maltese Great Canyon
Maltese anecdote: Lost in the countryside with Mika on the way to Popeye Village,
we saw that fantastic car in a small property. We decided to take a picture inside it and the owner, an old chap appeared suddenly shouting in Maltese, and then translated what he said.
OLD MAN: You like my car ?? US: yes, she's fantastic OLD MAN: So, Just take it !!
A maltese saying: Ahjar issuq erba zwiemel minn hmar.
Its better to drive four horses than a donkey.
Contrary to what maltese people think, this donkey was a very sociable, docile and intelligent animal.
Morever it is an old Catalan friend, symbol of my region
Such a fantastic bay !!
Countryside around Popeye village.
What a paradise for snorkeling !!! Let's go guys to Malta, you will NOT be deceived !!
