Discovering the Region

Dolphin Watching
Sado Estuary region is the home of about 30 dolphins, which can be seen by land or by boat on arranged tours

Carvalhal Surf School
Carvalhal Surf School it's the ideal school for people who choose the beaches of Carvalhal, Pego, Comporta and Tróia to spend their holidays and intends to have a surf experience. The surf lessions are in one of the 7 Wonders of Portugal beach candidate, the Carvalhal beach, under the supervision of an experienced and accredited monitor.
The school also offers the hotel-shuttle to the beach and from the beach to the hotel.

Contacts: Daniel Vilas: 967566191
Ana Pinheiro: 962475961
  • http://carvalhalsurfschool.blogspot.com
  • www.facebook.com/surfschoolcarvalhal

Guided Walks

Guided walks invites you to live nature altogether with observing the animal life, the rare vegetation along with discovering the rich history around.

Alcácer do Sal Castle
This imposing medieval fortress date precisely the twelfth century, was conquered in 1158 by D. Afonso Henriques. D. Sancho I gave it to the Order of Santiago, whose riders had helped in winning the founding monarch. In the year 1191 the army Almohade reoccupied the fort, until in 1217 the castle was finally in possession of D. Alfonso II.
In the 90s, this monument has undergone profound works of recovery and in 1998 the former space of the convent gave rise to the famous Pousada of Alcacer do Sal
Alcácer do Sal Tourism Office - www.cm-alcacerdosal.pt


Roman Ruins
The Roman ruins of Troia, built in the 1st half of the century, took advantage of the wealth of the Atlantic fish and the richness of the salt from the shores of Sado. Its most characteristic component of the workshops is salting tanks where they prepared and preserved fish sauce.
These ruins are located in a strip of sand between the Sado estuary and the Caldeira lagoon.
Visits to these Roman ruins can be arranged by prior appointment: arqueologia@troiaresort.pt


Troia Casino
Opened on 1 January 2011, this space equipped with the latest and most sophisticated technology, is a new centre of entertainment and culture with an excellent range of leisure facilities - gaming area, music, theatre, etc

Alentejo Coast
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