History of Popeye Village

In addition, a 200-250 foot breakwater was built around Anchor Bay's mouth to protect the set from high seas during the shooting.

The set was completed in seven months, and filming commenced on January 23, 1980. The film, based on the comic strips by E.C. Segar, is set around the fictional village of Sweet haven where the sailor Popeye arrives in an attempt to find his long lost father.

Although the film was initially perceived to be a failure, Popeye Village remains a popular tourist attraction.