The Península de Troia: is a strip of light sand that stretches for 17 kilometers, surrounded by the ocean, in the municipality of Grândola, district of Setúbal. This peninsula stands out for its natural beauty, being famous for its quiet beaches, Roman remains and for including several recreational and recreational spaces. Here we can find the
- Palafítico Pier of Carrasqueira, a structure of popular architecture that allows fishing vessels to dock and whose characteristics confer a high uniqueness value.
- Roman Ruins of Troia (Cetobriga), an area of archaeological interest classified as a National Monument, known locally as the “Portuguese Pompeii” and which was, at the time of the Roman occupation, an important center fish salting process.
- Troia Golf, an internationally renowned resort, with views over the Serra da Arrábida and with a 6-hectare golf course with 18 holes,
- Casino Troia, where there are, in a refined and modern environment, hundreds of slot machines and more than 15 gaming tables.
- Marina de Troia, located at the northern top of the peninsula, is a marina with capacity for approximately 100 vessels, with an environment of restaurant and hospitality services.
- Grândola: is a town located between the Alentejo plain and the Grândola mountain range. The attractions of the village are the Várzea de Grândola, the Ribeira do Borboletaegão, the Roman Station of Troia, the Igreja Matriz de Grândola, the Old Town Halls, the Jardim Primeiro de Maio, and the 25 de Abril Memorial.
Beaches on the Troia Peninsula
- The beaches of the Troia Peninsula are one of the biggest regional attractions and comprise a set of bathing spaces, with different infrastructures for summer practice in the region. The most recognized beach in this region is the accessible
- Praia Troia Mar, a coastal area with views over the Serra da Arrábida, located next to important tourist developments and which allows the practice of sea and beach sports.
- Praia Bico das Lulas also stands out in the region, for its calm sea and the fine sand dunes that surround it, giving a natural environment.
- Next to it we find magnificent views over the mouth of the River Sado in the extensive Praia da Questa
- quiet Praia de Tróia Galé, with views over Arrábida.
- Praia do Golf, bordering the Tróia Golf Championship Course,
- Praia da Costa da Galé, next to the campsite also stand out, respectively for the dunes and through the fossil cliffs.
- Atlantic Beach, known for occasionally spotting dolphins in its clear and calm waters.
- the isolated Praia do Malheirão
- and the Praia da Malha da Costa, an oceanic area integrated in the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve.
