Sweethaven Village

'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 brought 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.
No less than 20 wooden structures had to be built. Before construction could begin, an access road leading to the Set had to be constructed. Also, Anchor Bay needed a 200-250 foot Breakwater at its mouth, to protect the Set from high seas during the shooting months of the Film Production. The village also has an adjacent ‘Funpark’ with free entrance.
The summer package includes: Entrance to Film Set; 4 different Animation shows; Boat Trip (15 minutes around anchor Bay); Cinema (15 minutes history of Film Set); Use of Splash Pool, Sun beds and Umbrellas; Use of play-pool; four free Rides for every child; Silver-smith and Glass Blowing Demonstrations.