Golf in Troia. Most dificult in Europe

The region of Setubal is the perfect place in Portugal for some Golf holidays. We have 7 excellent golf courses.  Know a bit more about one in Troia:

Troia Golf Course
Considered to be Portugal’s most difficult golf course, Troia is a major challenge to any golfer. It is one of the links designed by the famous Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1982. Its principal obstacle is sand which borders the whole course, where pine trees and wild plants are also found in abundance. Naturally Jones has utilised his trademark bold bunkering, raised greens and some doglegs, which sweep between pine trees. 




The 368-metre par four 3^rd is one of the finest sea holes in Portugal and there are numerous other outstanding holes on this lovely course.
Wedged between the Atlantic Ocean, the Sado Estuary and the Serra da Arrabida the setting of this Golf course is a truly magical inspiration for any golfer that appreciates the surroundings while playing Golf.

Curiosity: When the Portuguese Open came to Troia in 1983, Sam Torrance was the only player to better par for the championship, which is a testament to Troia’s challenge. In 2010 Troia will host the Troia International Golf Cup in August.




DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO FIND THE COURSE:
Drive south on the A2 (IC3) to Setubal. When in Setubal follow the direction signs to the Troia Ferry. After crossing on the Ferry drive south on the EN 253 in the direction of Comporta. You will see on this road directional signs for the course.
COURSE FACILITIES:
Driving Range · Putting Green(2) · Pro Shop · Short Game Practice Area · Restaurant & Bar


REVIEWS:

“I played the course in June 2009 as part of our annual Golf trip and we all thoroughly enjoyed the day. This course is one of the best I have played in Portugal so far. We will certainly be back!”
Scott Londsdale, UK
We invite you spend some of your vacations and holidays time visiting Arrábida Hills. We invite you to visit Setubal and to visit  Portugal.

If need to book, more information, please contact us. www.portugaldreamcoast.com

Arrabida Hills , amazing pictures

The originality of the scenery and harmony of Man in his environment reveal a perfect integration of the two in a natural and socio-cultural context which surrounds the Arrabida Hills in Setubal.

Viewpoints of Arrabida, um álbum no Flickr.

More information on Arrabida Hills .

Scuba Dive at Setubal Region

Portugal Dream Coast has amazing places to Scuba Dive on Atlantic Ocean. Most of the beaches have EU blue flag, which is a quality certification of the water on the Setúbal Region.

The divers we spoke, advices a suit from 5 to 7 mm , wet or semi dry ones. More deep or more west you go (away from the coast) you will have coolest temperatures in the water on Atlantic Ocean, in this area.

Underwater, you have a maximum visibility of 15 metres and a water temperatura between 13 ans 24º Celsius degrees (from 55 to 75 Fahrenaight).

If you would like to receive more information concerning to this activity, feel free to contact us thrugh our contact form at Portugal Dream Coast website.