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The Tróia Peninsula is a sandy bit of land on the left bank of the Sado River estuary, about 17 km long by about 1.5 km wide.
During the Roman occupation from the 1st to the 4th century A.D., Tróia was an island on the Sado delta, called Island of Acála. The ruins of the Tróia settlement include living quarters, baths, a religious centre and various industrial centres. The main activity was fishing, processing and exporting preserved fish.
Today you can still see the evidence of this prosperous remote past.
SALT PRODUCTION |
ROMAN RUINS |
SALT PRODUCTION
Many salt manufacturing centres can still be seen today. These centers had different-sized containers (fish hatcheries). The larger containers were used to make salted fish while the medium and small ones were used in the production of fish sauces. Highlights of this site include wells for the supply of fresh water and boilers found throughout the complex.
ROMAN RUINS
Ruins of the baths and all the living quarters in Rua da Princesa (Princess Street) are visible today. These quarters were two storey constructions, as evidenced by holes in the timber framework of the upper floor.
The Roman ruins are part of the Tróia Resort and are classified as a national monument in 1910.
Guide visits on the first Saturday of each month.
Bookings: patricia.brum@troiaresort.pt
Telephone: (+351) 265499400
The Roman ruins are part of the Tróia Resort and are classified as a national monument in 1910.
Guide visits on the first Saturday of each month.
Bookings: patricia.brum@troiaresort.pt
Telephone: (+351) 265499400
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