Troia Golf
Overview
Why it matters
Troia Golf feels like a secret peninsula chapter in Portuguese golf. Reached across the Sado estuary, the Robert Trent Jones Sr. course sits between dunes, pines, sea breeze, and sandy soil, giving Lisbon-based travelers a more elemental alternative to resort parkland.
The routing is exacting but memorable, with narrow corridors and coastal atmosphere that rewards patience. Troia is the connoisseur stop: less obvious, more textured, and ideal for visitors who want Portugal golf travel to include a ferry, a peninsula, and a story.
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Par
72
Yardage
6,908
Holes
18
Opened
1980
Green fee
$115–$220
Difficulty
8/10
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Inside Loop rating
4.7 / 5
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Reader reviews
Trusted reads from the field.
Hugo Sinclair
★★★★★
Troia felt like the insider round: wind, pines, ferry logistics, and architecture with real teeth.
Dine like a champion
Local tables worth planning around.
Inside Loop pairs every great tee time with restaurants that respect the same destination rhythm: provenance, service, and a room with memory.
Explore travel pairings25 min drive
Dona Bia
Setúbal seafood and rice dishes
Regional favorite
Unfussy regional classic with generous seafood, local wine, and post-ferry ease.
A flavorful counterpoint to Troia’s austere golf: relaxed Portuguese seafood, rice, and a local rhythm before returning toward Lisbon.