Inhabitants of the Roman ruins of Troia made the most of the wealth of the Atlantic fish and the richness of the salt from the shores of the Sado. Their most characteristic workshops were salting tanks, where they prepared and preserved fish sauce, amongst others. These Roman ruins are located on a strip of sand between the Sado estuary and the Caldeira lagoon. Visits to these Roman ruins can only be arranged by prior appointment: arqueologia@troiaresort.pt.

The Sado Estuary is home to about 30 dolphins that can be seen by land or by boat through arranged tour guides; an eco friendly and sustainable way to see the only bottle nose dolphin colony on the Portuguese coast while enjoying the free spirit of sailing. Boat tours can be customized to include the most beautiful spots on this amazing coast and last approximately two to three hours.

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For over two centuries, the port built in traditional wooden stakes, has served as anchorage for local boats. Over the wharf, stand small buildings, which support the fishermen. At his palafitte port, unique in Europe, lies a small fishing village. When the tide is low the steep banks of the muddy Sado river estuary make it impossible to board the boats because the water doesn’t reach dry land. In response to this problem the community built a wooden jetty with multiple arms that zig zag into the marshes forming a large mooring for the boats as well as a sizable gangway that can easily be navigated with nets, tackle and fish. At sunset, when the water mirrors the sky and silence descends upon the river, this unique spot is an unforgettable experience.

Sesimbra Castle, also known as Castelo dos Mouros, the remarkable work of the Saracens, is the oldest fortress in the county of Sesimbra, located in the district of Setúbal. It is nestled at the top of a hill, north of the village, in the parish of Castelo, presiding over the whole bay.

Considered the best beach restaurant in Comporta, the space has a simple and relaxed ambiance on Pego beach. It is framed in a huge sandy beach and the ocean where Sal offers you the best fresh fish of our seas and other typical local and national flavours.

This cultural space, a former rice factory, has been transformed into a museum, trendy restaurant and relaxing lounge bar. Here one goes back in time and can appreciate the importance of this crop in the history of the Herdade da Comporta. The facilities, dating back to 1952 when shelling began at Comporta, features a delicious restaurant, offering light (pick and share) and main course meals as well as divine cocktails.

An unpretentious, exquisite space, where the careful decoration is combined with delicious snacks, with an emphasis on the varied local treats. The garden features a terrace and many cosy corners.

On the road between Comporta and Carvalhal, one finds this true gastronomic delight. Surrounded by rice paddies, oaks, pine trees and even more rice paddies, this rustic restaurant serves the best that this area has to offer, including fillets of John Dory fish with rice, fried patties with cockle rice and shrimp dumplings.

The original "El Cristo" situated in Elvas is renowned for the excellence and high quality of its fresh fish and shellfish. It recently opened a new space in Troia. The menu is varied, specialising in dishes with natural flavours coming directly from the sea.

SPOT is aimed at a demanding public that seeks customer service excellence, a great location and good tunes. The SPOT, located in Troia, has a swimming pool with a bar in the water, an artificial beach with comfy beds, a grassy area with lazy sun loungers, a lounge and a terraced area. Moreover it oozes all the elegance of a sophisticated, contemporary space with a relaxed atmosphere, making this the ideal ‘spot’ to enjoy your summer in Tróia.

If you happen to explore Setubal, we recommend you visit this rooftop bar, where you can enjoy stunning sunsets when the immense water mirror of the Sado estuary presents itself in a rare burst of colour, with the orange tones of the sunset blending in with the blue of the sea and the living green of the Arrábida slopes. Located at the top of the Luísa Todi Forum building, this bar is the perfect example of how Setúbal has made the most of what the city has to offer.

Built in a historic home, with a long-standing tradition and reputation in Setúbal (founded in 1988), the new Absurdo was born in December of 2014. This new space, with new dynamics and eclectic programming marks the house's agenda.

Comporta Café opened its doors in October 2002, with its foundations implanted on the beach of Comporta. Its main objective is to please, serving both lunch and dinner with a direct view of the sea, in a charming environment where staff is known for its friendliness and traditional Portuguese food. This is a place where you will relax and enjoy your beautiful surroundings.

CASINO TRÓIA is a bold, dynamic, innovative and sophisticated space. The design of the gaming area comprises more than 200 slot machines and about 15 gaming tables. The Estrathosphera Bar is both a bar and stage, where multimedia animation is offered by DJs, VJs or live music. Emotion and glamour in an ambitious project that combines technology, contemporary architecture and interior design.

Parque natural de Arrabida, Praia dos Galopinhos, Troia, Comporta, Melides, Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Praia da Arrifana and Praia de Odeceixe.

The Troia Golf Championship Course, designed by the famous American golf architect Robert Trent Jones Senior, is a stunning course and one of the most fascinating golf challenges in Portugal. Located along the Troia Peninsula, a region of rare natural beauty and one of the most paradisiacal places in Portugal, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sado Estuary, it has an imposing view of the Arrábida Mountains.

An extraordinary "work of art", it is integrated in the natural landscape, a wonderful pine forest, surrounded by dunes and sea. The white sand is present, not only in the "bunkers" that protect small and narrow greens, but also in the surrounding areas, where natural plants are found in abundance, showcasing extraordinary beauty.

Getting to know the Comporta and Troia beaches is a must, but another experience not to be missed is to explore this area, along with the endless beaches, over sand dunes and gleaming-green rice fields and onto tree-covered hills, on horseback.

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For a unique and fun experience, The Getaway Collection recommends you to get to know Comporta on board a Kayak, paddling along the Royal Vala rice irrigation channels. This source of water supply to the various rice fields found all over Comporta, features various animal and bird species and a great way to spend your afternoon discovering it all is certainly on board a kayak.

Located in Vila Nova de Santo André, just over an hour from Lisbon and 40 minutes from Comporta, between the plain and the sea, is the Badoca Safari Park, a natural park which provides a unique experience. The park has 90 hectares of nature to discover, 600 wildlife animals and a total of 75 different species. The beauty of this park lies in the fact that one can see wild animals in full freedom. In addition to going on a safari, one can also see a raptor show and find various recreational and educational facilities, such as the Kangaroo and Coati Park, the Flamingo Lake, the Exotic Bird Garden and a Children's Park, amongst others.