Popeye Village is a film set at Anchor Bay in northern Malta, built for a 1979 film. From Xemxija, public transport planning involves travelling to Mellieħa and connecting onward to Anchor Bay; check current departures and visitor details before you go.
- Location: Anchor Bay in northern Malta.
- Public transport connection: Route 101 links Mellieħa and Anchor Bay; the described route advises changing in Mellieħa.
- Other route: Malta Public Transport’s TD1 route includes stops in Xemxija and Mellieħa.
- Visit details: Opening hours and admission vary by season, so confirm the current information before planning your day.
Where is Popeye Village?
Popeye Village is at Anchor Bay on Malta’s northern coast. The village was built as a film set for a 1979 film, and its setting beside the bay is part of what defines the visit.
Xemxija Bay Hotel is a base in Xemxija for a trip to Anchor Bay. The available route information points to Mellieħa as the public transport connection for reaching Anchor Bay.
How do you get from Xemxija to Popeye Village?
The described public transport route is to connect through Mellieħa before continuing to Anchor Bay. Route details and timetables can change, so treat this as a planning outline rather than a fixed departure plan.
- Check Malta Public Transport’s current routes and departures from Xemxija.
- Plan to change in Mellieħa for route 101 toward Anchor Bay.
- Confirm the return journey as well as the outbound connection before leaving.
Malta Public Transport’s published TD1 route includes stops in Xemxija and Mellieħa. Route 101 has no fixed frequency provided, so check its departures on the day of travel. For transport details and any route changes, check Malta Public Transport’s official information before you go.
If you are arranging the wider journey into Xemxija, see how to get from Malta International Airport to Xemxija.
What should you check before your visit?
Confirm Popeye Village’s current opening hours, admission prices and available activities before you set out. Hours and prices change by season, so check before you go.
Attraction areas close 10 minutes before the listed closing time. Admission includes access to the original film set in the lower complex, subject to availability, so check whether it will be accessible on your visit.
A 15-minute documentary is shown at the village cinema. The upper complex has mini-golf, a mini assault course for children and traditional games, all subject to availability. Check the village’s official visitor information for current details, and check the official site before you go.
What can you pair with a visit?
The facts here support planning Popeye Village as the focus of your outing, but do not identify other sights to pair with it or give their distances. You can use the visit as one part of a wider Xemxija plan without assuming a particular attraction is close by.
For ideas on arranging time around Xemxija, see a one-day itinerary around Xemxija. Check locations and transport separately before combining stops with Anchor Bay.
FAQs
Where is Popeye Village?
It is at Anchor Bay in northern Malta.
How do you reach Popeye Village by public transport?
The described connection is route 101 between Mellieħa and Anchor Bay, with a change in Mellieħa. Check current departures because no fixed route 101 frequency is provided.
Does admission include the original film set?
Admission includes access to the original film set in the lower complex, subject to availability. Confirm access for your visit before travelling.
Are opening hours and ticket prices fixed?
Open daily. Opening hours and ticket prices change by season, so check current visitor details before you go.