Special strategic location Malta Island in the Mediterranean they have turned it into a popular tourist destination today, welcoming visitors attracted by its beaches, its historical heritage, its landscapes, its beautiful cities or its gastronomy. But it also has a lesser-known amusement park with an unexpected protagonist: Popeye sailor
It was 1980 when he was very young Robin Williams He made a big leap into the world of cinema by starring in his first film. Unfortunately for him, and his director, Robert Altman, Popeye It wasn’t the success they had hoped for, despite the popularity of the famous comic and animated characters. Fortunately, that first blow did not end Williams’ great career, leaving his strange incarnation as a powerful sailor to be forgotten. As The decoration is forgottenabandoned in the Maltese coastal town that hosted the film.
But the people Fill it up They saw in the film a diamond in the rough that just needed a little polishing to turn it into a new attraction, and source of revenue, for their city.
Filming on the film, co-produced by Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions, began in January 1980, taking place entirely on sets built the previous year for events in Anchor Bayin Mellieha council, a beautiful coastal town located in the north of Malta. Nearly twenty were built large wooden structure with logs and other materials transported from Holland and Canada to recreate the fictional seaside town of Sweethaven, where the film is set.
Green screen wasn’t an option at that time and there was no better effect than the Mediterranean landscape effect in the film, so everything had to be done. as realistic as possible. Perhaps too many, as more buildings and details were constructed than were actually necessary for the film’s scenes, which, along with filming delays, added more cost overruns to the work, resulting in an investment that could never be recouped after its failure at the box office. A large breakwater was even built to protect the filming location from waves.
The investment cannot be wasted, and if no one from Hollywood claims it, then the most enterprising Maltese will be there.
Popeye Village doesn’t want to fool anyone: it’s no Disneyland, let alone a miniature Universal Studios, but it’s full of charm. With a public profile clearly oriented towards families with children, this revamped amusement park utilizes the fairy tale atmosphere of another era and the seafaring atmosphere to offer a different atmosphere. a pleasant and beautiful visitrecreating the style of American cities in the 1920s as they appeared in comic strips.
Besides the charm of strolling through old movie sets and reminiscing about the world of the iconic Popeye, Sweethaven Village is home to a museum dedicated to the strong sailor and his friends as well as many little girls attractions for the whole family. The park also has play areas, workshops and various activities, and visits are enlivened in different ways show and a parade starring costumed actors, which changes depending on the time of year. There is also a dining area and you can take advantage of it to take a boat ride across the bay or swim and sunbathe during the summer months.
Open all year round with different hours and ticket prices range from 15 euros per adult in low season to 25 euros in high season, with discounts for children and adults. And can also be rented for events and weddings.
Image | Wikimedia Commons/Frank Vincentz – Popeye’s Village
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