Shortletsmalta Magazine 2016 | Page 85

Malta for Kids M alta is abounding in places to visit, things to do, and new experiences to discover. This can somewhat change when you are travelling with children, as you must take their needs into consideration first and foremost. However, there are several kid-friendly things to see and do in these little islands. Let us guide you through a kid-friendly take on the Maltese islands, to make sure that you and your children can enjoy the island as much as possible. P opeye Village - Just before reaching the spectacular bay of Mellieha, lies this unsuspecting village which transports you and your family into another world altogether. Popeye Village was built in the late 1980s, as a film set for the musical ‘Popeye’ starring Robin Williams as the infamous sailor and Shelley Duval as Olive Oyl. Animators still keep this village alive to this day, with characters from the beloved cartoon roaming the various shacks, offering shows, games and activities for kids. The village is transformed according to the season - it becomes a Christmas Village during Christmas Time, a Haunted Village for Halloween and there are water sports and activities for the summer. Anchor Bay, which is a bay of clear blue waters is nestled just under the village itself, and offers a picturesque backdrop to the village. 83