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South of Setubal, across the Sado Estuary sits Troia (officially the northern tip of the Alentejo area of Portugal, perched on the edge of the Troia Peninsula). The dunes of the peninsula give the beaches here around Troia a real edge. Car Ferries run regularly from Setubal to Troia (takes around 20 minutes) - watch out for the dolphins in the estuary!
Local Golf, a choice of accommodation and stunning beaches are all on the menu here at Troia and the Troia Peninsula. The area really is an outdoor luxury leisure retreat, offering a tranquil base under an hour away from Lisbon City centre! The beaches here are some ofthe best on the Costa Azul/Blue Coast.
The N253-1 road runs the entire length of the Troia spit, making it easy to dip into the choice of sublime beaches which line it.
The middle section of the Troia Peninsula sand spit is a botanical reserve, with rare dune flora. The Sado Estuary itself is a declared natural reserve playing host to a huge number of birds, fish, dolphins and other wildlife.
Tourist development is on the move here, with plans for eco resort mini golf villages and more. The area, due to its superb beaches, already attracts the tourist crowd.
Watersports and sailing are popular here, and one of the biggest attractions here in Troia are the Roman Remains of Mirobriga. A centre for Roman salting of fish, the Roman remains here are not to be missed!
The Troia Peninsula is a golfing holiday hotspot, and growing. (see Troia Golf Weblink right).
With views of the Sado Estuary, Troia's Championship golf course ranks amongst the best in Europe. The golf course is an 18 hole/Par 72 course designed by famous American golf architect Rober Trent Jones Senior!
Troia Golf, 7570-789 Carvalhal, Grandola, Portugal T. 265 494 112.