Dear Villa-Sequoia Guest, we have created this online guide for you to discover this region we love. Feel free to send us some feedback or to give us a good address you discovered!
SolTroia is located on the Troia Peninsula which settlement dates back to the Romans when Troia was still an island. It is formed between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sado River.
Directions
How to get to SolTroia from Lisbon airport
Cross by ferry
Take Vasco da Gama Bridge or 25 de Abril Bridge, direction Setúbal (45 min.)
At Setúbal, take the ferryboat (crossing takes about 25 min). SolTroia is located 5 min. from the Ferry dock.
Ferry Time Table here.
Travel by road
Take Vasco da Gama Bridge or 25 de Abril Bridge, direction Alcácer do Sal.
Then, continue in direction of Comporta, all the way up to the Tróia Penninsula (150kms, approx. 1h30).
The Beach
At 5 min walking distance from Villa Sequoia
But you can also go by car and park there. Use the provided label in order to avoid paying the parking fee. Please, return the label at the end of your stay.
The beach has a paid service with umbrellas that can be hired for the day, but also a huge free zone — this is indeed one of the longest beaches of Europe and it's 4th most beautiful! Enjoy ;-)
Kindly note that the ocean's temperature is cold: around 17º.
Love to surf? Check the surf conditions here.
Food Shopping
Tróia Resort
A marina, a Casino, pubs, bars, and many restaurants. We like this one: El Cristo. There's also a beach.
Carrasqueira
Cais palafíticos, are a must-see: wooden piers going into the bay. Take the opportunity to eat at a typical restaurant and try to spot some of the local typical houses! Beware of the mosquitos at nightfall.
Villages near Soltroia
What to Do
At 20min drive
Praia da Comporta
At a 12min drive, great restaurants, Ilha do Arroz and Comporta Café: order a jar of Sangria with berries and champagne, and have it on the beach!
Praia do Pego
At a 28 min drive. Have a treat at the renowned Sal Restaurant. You may even spot some famous people ;-) Rather expensive.
Praia do Carvalhal
At a 30min drive, find Restaurante Pôr do Sol, 5 Sentidos Carvalhal and the typical Dinis, The Fishermen's Restaurant.
Other Beaches
Melides
Nice small village, at a 40min drive, with many restaurants. We like this one: Melidense. Ask to sit on the terrace.
