Comino
The Blue Lagoon is one of the best beaches in Malta, situated between the island of Comino and the islet of Cominotto.The crystal clear waters in Blue Lagoon reflect the blue sky with a lovely cyan as well as let you see the pure white sand bottom of this part of the Mediterranean Sea. This long and narrow bay surrounded by rock and a bit of sand is almost like a pool, which makes it the ideal place for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving or simply relaxing on the beach. Read More
The Azure Window
The Azure Window, a huge natural arch in the sea cliffs, is a breathtaking Gozitan view. In the rocks in front of it is another geological freak called the Blue Hole – a vertical chimney in the limestone, about 10m in diameter and 25m deep, that connects with the open sea through an underwater arch about 8m down. Understandably, it’s a very popular dive site and the snorkelling here is excellent, too. Moby Dives and St Andrews Divers Cove , both located in Xlendi, are available for lessons and equipment hire.
Anchor Bay
Anchor Bay is one of the most popular beaches in Malta, mostly famous as a diving site and for Popeye Village
Anchor Bay is a picturesque inlet with beautiful green-blue clear water that is surrounded by rocky slopes, situated one kilometre west of the village of Mellieha in northern Malta. Even though Anchor Bay is a pretty bay it is mostly popular for Popeye Village where the whole set of Sweetheaven Village of the 1979 film, starring Robin Williams as Popeye, still stands. Popeye Village film set is today a theme park and a tourist attraction often used as an activity centre attracting families with young children. Anchor Bay is quite secluded and not a very popular swimming spot due to the bay’s rough nature. However, during the summer months Popeye Village has a lido with sun-beds and umbrellas for rent as well as a trampoline and water park in the sea for easier access.
Anchor Bay beach is in fact a very popular dive site due to beautiful large caves and passageways accessible from a slope leading down to the bay and the inlets extensive marine life. The Scorpion Cave offers magnificent marine life such as morays, scorpion fish and groupers and is actually only completely submerged for the first few meters. Anchor Bay is also popular with local fishermen looking for a quiet spot to fish.
Food stands, umbrella rentals, restroom and watersport rentals are all avaliable during summer from Popeye Village.
Popeye Village Fun Park
At Popeye Village you can meet Popeye the Sailorman and sing along the musical songs
Sweethaven Village, also called Popeye Village was the original film set in Malta of the 1980 musical production “Popeye” starring the famous Robin Williams. Today Sweethaven Village has been turned into one of the most visited family attractions on the island, with an amusement park to entertain the whole family.
Popeye Village is open all year round with fun activities run by the animation team, famous cartoon characters, boat rides, water trampolines, sunbathing decks in summer and much more. Grown-ups can enjoy all this together with free wine tasting, mini golf and food outlets in Popeye Village Fun Park.
Popeye Village is located at the beautiful Anchor Bay that has clear blue waters and a magnificent surrounding, so the free boat ride included in the day’s package is a must. Popeye Village is not only fun during summer but also during the winter season with indoor playing areas. During the Christmas period, Sweethaven Village is not only filled with fun, but it turns into a festive village, Santa’s Toy Town, with lights and decorations everywhere. Popeye Village Fun Park is a great day out for the whole family all year round in beautiful surroundings.
About Mellieha
Mellieha, a picturesque town in the North of Malta
Mellieħa is a village located in the Northwest part of Malta. Mellieħa took its name from the ancient Punic and Roman salt-terms, as Mellieha means salt in Arabic. Mellieha is one of Malta’s most attractive tourist and summer resorts with beautiful sandy beaches and blue sea. Mellieha has Malta’s largest sandy beach, Għadira, which is perfect for families with small children, as the water remains shallow for a considerable distance from the shore. Mellieħa also has a lot of splendid seaside hotels, good restaurants and many traditional souvenir shops. During the summer months the population increases significantly due to many Maltese having summer residences in Mellieha, but the all year around inhabitants are around 7250 people in an area of 22.6 km2. Read More
