Tróia Golf
Setúbal
Tróia Golf is one of Portugal’s most distinctive championship courses, set on a narrow peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sado Estuary. Surrounded by sandy dunes, native coastal vegetation and tall pine trees, it offers a wonderfully peaceful golfing experience within easy reach of Setúbal, Comporta and Lisbon.
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1980, the 18-hole, par-72 course measures 6,317 metres from the back tees. The layout follows the peninsula’s naturally flat, sandy ground, with bold bunkering, elevated greens and sweeping doglegs creating a demanding but rewarding test.
Sand is the course’s main defence. The fairways are framed by dunes and pine trees, while the small, narrow greens are often heavily protected by deep bunkers. Accurate driving is important, but golfers must also choose the correct side of the fairway to create manageable angles for their approach shots. Coastal breezes add another challenge, particularly on the more exposed holes beside the beach.
The opening hole immediately introduces water and strong greenside bunkering, while the second is a beautiful par three positioned close to the coastline. The par-four third is one of the highlights, blending naturally into the landscape with magnificent sea views. Robert Trent Jones Sr. reportedly considered it among the finest holes he designed. The final hole is a sweeping par five with a raised green protected by three bunkers, providing a dramatic finish to the round.
After golf, visitors can relax on Tróia’s long sandy beaches, enjoy restaurants around the marina or take a dolphin-watching trip on the Sado Estuary. The peninsula also offers cycling, sailing and coastal walks, while nearby Comporta is known for its relaxed beach clubs, seafood and stylish restaurants. Golfers can also cross by ferry to Setúbal to explore its waterfront and the beautiful Arrábida coastline.
Lisbon Airport
62km
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Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
British Pound
Temperature:
00-00℃
Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£5.00
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About The Area
Setúbal is a brilliant choice for a golf holiday in Portugal, combining excellent courses with dramatic coastal scenery, traditional Portuguese food and a more relaxed atmosphere than nearby Lisbon. Situated around 45 kilometres south of the capital, the city is easy to reach from Lisbon Airport while still feeling like a destination in its own right.
Golfers have several impressive courses within easy travelling distance. Montado Hotel & Golf Resort is approximately 15 minutes from central Setúbal and is known for its memorable finishing hole, where the green sits on an island. Quinta do Peru offers an attractive woodland layout near Azeitão, while PGA Aroeira provides two contrasting courses among tall pine trees. Across the River Sado, the Robert Trent Jones Sr-designed Troia Golf Course occupies a spectacular peninsula between the estuary and Atlantic Ocean. Troia is undergoing a major renovation and is currently scheduled to reopen in early 2027.
Away from the golf course, Setúbal is particularly well known for its seafood. The colourful Mercado do Livramento is a great place to experience everyday local life, with stalls selling freshly caught fish, regional cheeses, fruit and produce. Restaurants throughout the city serve specialities such as grilled fish, oysters and choco frito—Setúbal’s famous fried cuttlefish.
The surrounding landscape is one of the area’s biggest attractions. Arrábida Natural Park stretches between Setúbal and Sesimbra, bringing together forested hills, white limestone cliffs and sheltered beaches such as Galapos, Figueirinha and Portinho da Arrábida. Boat trips into the Sado Estuary also offer the chance to see its resident bottlenose dolphins.
Spring and autumn are especially good for a Setúbal golf holiday, with comfortable playing temperatures and fewer summer visitors. With quality golf, beaches, wine country and Lisbon all within reach, Setúbal works equally well for a dedicated golf break or a longer Portuguese escape.
