How to Visit Popeye Village Viewpoint & Anchor Bay, Malta
If you are looking for one of the best places in Malta, head to the Popeye Village Viewpoint, where you can take beautiful photos, enjoy stunning views of Anchor Bay, and then explore Popeye Village.
Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village, was built as the film set for the 1980 musical production ‘Popeye’, which has now been transformed into a small theme park.
The Popeye Village Viewpoint is located outside the theme park, so it is free to visit. For the best experience, plan your visit at sunset, when the view will be even more incredible.
This ultimate guide to Popeye Village Viewpoint and Anchor Bay includes the best time to visit, how to get there, what to expect during your visit, and practical information.
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Where is Popeye Village Viewpoint?
The stunning viewpoint is located in Anchor Bay, Malta, which is easily accessible by car or bus. Alternatively, it is just a 25-minute walk from Mellieha Bay.
Good to know
There is a large parking lot next to the entrance where you can park for free.
How to Get from Valletta to Popeye Village by Bus
Bus 101 is the only one that takes you directly to Popeye Village. Buses depart from the Cirkewwa stop and run every hour between 9 AM and 7 PM, with a journey time of approximately 15 minutes. From Valletta, you can take bus 41, 42, or X300 to Cirkewwa, then transfer to bus 101. Once you get off the bus, it is only a few minutes walk to the entrance.
The bus ticket costs 2.50 EUR in summer, 2 EUR in winter, and the night fare is 3 EUR. You can purchase your ticket from the bus driver. Tickets are valid for two hours, including transfers.
Save money and buy a Tallinja Card. The Explore Card costs 25 EUR for adults and 7 EUR for children (4-10 years old). It is valid for 7 days from the first validation and gives you unlimited travel. You can buy your Tallinja Card at the airport’s ticket machines.
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As buses to the Popeye Village Viewpoint only run hourly and fill up quickly during peak season, we recommend using Uber or Bolt, which are affordable in Malta.
Things to do at Popeye Village
Visit Popeye Village
Popeye Village is a colorful, nostalgic gem that brings the classic film to life. Scenic coastal views, unique wooden houses, and fun activities make it a great place for families and movie fans alike.
Entrance Fee & Opening Hours
It is open every day from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The entrance fee in the high season (July 1 to September 30, 2025) is €25 for adults and €16 for children (3-12 years old) and pensioners. In the low season, the entrance fee is €15 for adults and €12.50 for children and pensioners.
The ticket gives you access to the original Popeye’s Film Set, the Comic Museum, and the cinema and includes a variety of animation shows, free popcorn, and a free postcard. You can also use the water inflatable assault courses, a floating sun deck, sun loungers, a mini-golf course, and showers/toilets.
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Popeye Village Viewpoint
If you don’t want to visit Popeye Village, you can also enjoy the view from the viewpoint. The location is a 5-minute walk from the parking lot, opposite the village.
Unfortunately, there is already a metal fence at the viewpoint for the safety of tourists. Therefore, you can’t take a perfect picture of yourself with the village in the background, but you can still get a great view from here and enjoy the cozy music.
Swimming in Anchor Bay
If you buy your ticket to Popeye Village, you can stay all day and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing in Anchor Bay. But you can also go to the beach for free if you walk down from the viewpoint to the pier, where you can also see the village.
Take a stunning catamaran tour with stops at the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and Popeye Village, where you can swim and snorkel.
Where to Stay in Malta
Malta has many small towns to stay in, but most people stay in Sliema, Valletta, or Mellieha as a first visit.
- The Sliema area is one of the best choices if you are looking for affordable accommodation in Malta.
- Valletta is one of the most atmospheric places to stay. From here, you can easily reach Sliema by ferry or visit the three cities by Maltese gondola.
- Mellieha Bay is one of the largest sandy beaches and a favorite spot for families, couples, and water sports lovers.
But if you want to dive into where to stay in Malta, read our post.
Best hotels in Sliema
- Luxury: AX The Palace
- Mid-Range: Verdi Gzira or Mr Todd Hotel
- Budget: Follow the Sun Hostel
Best Time to Visit Malta
Malta is an all-year-round destination with beautiful beaches, historic sites, charming towns, and stunning natural attractions. But the best time to visit is from May to September. We explored Malta’s attractions in mid-May and had fantastic weather on the island.
Malta has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
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In high season, we strongly recommend booking accommodation and tours in advance!
We hope you found our guide to Popeye Village Viewpoint useful and will inspire you to visit Malta. If you have any questions or thoughts, let us know in the comment below.
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