Tróia Peninsula

Tróia is a peninsula located in Grândola Municipality, Portugal, next to the Sado River estuary. Tourism is the peninsula's main activity due to its long beaches facing the Atlantic. There is a ferry boat connection between the peninsula and the city of Setúbal. Tróia has important archeological sites dating from the time when the peninsula was an island called Acalá, settled by the Romans.Getting thereThere are two ferries; one, a catamaran, carries only foot passengers from Setubal to the point nearest the mainland; the other carries cars, bikes etc. to a point some 4 km south-east.Main attractionsThe peninsula has a casino, many hotels, some restaurants, a swimming pool and white sand beaches facing the Atlantic Ocean. Here you will also be able to find the Roman ruins and the Porto Palafítico da carrasqueira.Beaches in TroiaThe beaches nearest to Setúbal are busy during summer months, especially at weekends. Stilted walkways link these beaches to the harbour and marina areas, protecting the vulnerable dune flora. There are small cafes on the beaches and larger ones around the marina near the foot-passenger ferry.There are beaches both facing the Atlantic (west) as well as the Sado River (east).Marina of TroiaIn the Marina of Troia, get onboard of a boat and sail away while you watch the dolphins that provide an additional natural beauty to this area. In the summer you can even dive and swim with these amazing animals.