A beach day in Tróia

Ferry over in the morning, beach all afternoon, ferry back. Dolphins are almost always sighted on the crossing. Bring sunscreen, water, and flip-flops — the sand is hot.

Season: May to October.

1. 09:30

   Breakfast in Setúbal

   Breakfast

   Coffee and a pastry on Av. Luísa Todi or at the market. Stock up on water and ice.

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2. 10:30

   Ferry from Terminal Sul

   Ferry

   Catamaran to Tróia, ~15 min. Ticket at the machine or on board, ~€3.70 one-way. Frequent dolphin sightings from the deck.

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3. 11:00

   Tróia beach

   Beach

   Pick the river side (calmer, great for kids) or the sea side (endless sand, light surf). Beach bars open June to September.

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4. 14:00

   Lunch in Tróia

   Lunch

   Fish by the marina or a resort restaurant. Budget: €20–40 per person.

5. 15:30

   Caetobriga Roman ruins (optional)

   Optional

   10 min from the ferry, the largest Roman fish-salting complex on the Atlantic. One hour is enough. ~€5 entry.

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6. 17:30

   Ferry back

   Ferry

   Take an earlier return than the last — summer ferries run until ~00:00, off-season until ~22:00.