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

Wild Dolphins on River Sado, Portugal

They’re friendly, cute and crazy about children. They’re a family of resident dolphins that live in the Sado estuary called “bottlenose”, a very common specie of dolphins. We all love to see dolphins and for many people the only way to do this is by visiting an aquarium. In Troia in Setubal you have the opportunity of seeing them in the wild all year round.
Each dolphin has been identified and has a name. There are at the moment 3 baby dolphins, 5 teenagers and 17 adults. And how are they identified? Using the appearance of dorsal fins to identify dolphins in the wild. Like a human fingerprint, there are no two dorsal fins that are exactly identical. Each has its own unique shape, height, thickness, and notches.


They are very happy to interact with people so if you’re on a boat trip you might get the chance of having them making you a visit. They’re so happy to see people that when they’re at surface they like to show what they can do like graceful jumps, jumping anywhere from 15 to 30 feet above the water. They use side-flopping and upside-down lobtailing to communicate motivation. They are a font of serenity , uplifting the spirits of everyone around.

Don’t miss the chance to visit this lovely family of wild dolphins when you’re visiting Setubal.
Dolphin Watching Boat Tours
There are several boat tours to watch dolphins on the Sado estuary. You can chose to only watch the dolphins or visit other locations by boat on the same day. A great day for all the family!

For bookings, watch video about it  and more information please contact us : http://www.portugaldreamcoast.com


 

Porto Covo Beach - Great Destination

Beach dotted with some rocks, mostly visited in summer, the location, the beauty of the place and the temperatures. Allows volleyball and has good conditions for surfing. It has a beach bar.
Urban and spacious beach is sheltered and guarded. Quite popular not only for surfers and bodyboarders, this beach is the preferred home of many tourists there who faithfully return every year.
Blue Flag, District: Setúbal, County: Sines,Town: Porto Covo
Easy Parking: Outdoor hard dirt Park in front of the beach. Great but not enough to demand it has.
Hunting underwater, Fishing, Surfing, Volleyball
Support services available: Showers, Bar / coffee shop.

We invite you to spend some of your vacations and holidays time visiting Arrábida Hills and Troia. We invite you to visit Setubal and to visit Portugal. Just take your flight to Faro airport or Lisbon Airport, reserve accommodations, hotel, choose a restaurant and activities and welcome to Portugal Dream Coast.

ATLANTIC TOUR 2012 COMPORTA/PORTUGAL

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From 21nd February to 18th March, Herdade da Comporta will be the setting one more time for the most important equestrian event in Portugal.
Blessed with exceptional conditions, the region has been steadily attracting more and more horse riders and visitors from all over the world.
For five weeks this “equestrian city” brings together 350 riders from 26 countries, 500 horses and, all told, an estimated total of roughly 5000 visitors and participants. The 9 competitions being held will all count to the world ranking.
This year there will be one more sand arena: 100m X 60m.
Spectators can watch the events from close up or, if they prefer, from one of the two restaurants made available to visitors.
COURSE DESIGNERS:
Bob Ellis (GBR): – LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES Course Designer
Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR): European Championships’ Ch-J-Yr
Comporta 2011 Javier Trenor (ESP): European Madrid 2011
Brian Henry (IRL)
Please send an email to info@portugaldreamcoast , if you wish to know more informations
What else to do in Comporta, Troia and Setubal ?
- Live Music and Barbecue every Weekend, followed by PARTY AT THE BEACH;
- Games Lounge: Playstation, Snooker, Foosball table, FREE internet access
- Different activities every Day Off: Paintball, Groom´s class, football tournaments and much more
- 40min by car from LISBON City and AIRPORT and 2 hours from Faro Airport
- NEW Direct access to the BEACH WITH THE HORSES
- 10km from the CASINO, GOLF, TENNIS and DOLPHIN´s Tour
We invite you to spend some of your vacations and holidays time visiting Arrábida Hills and Troia. We invite you to visit Setubal and to visit  Portugal. Just take your fligth to Faro airport or Lisbon Airport, reserve accomodations,hotel , choose a restaurant and activities and welcome to Portugal Dream Coast.

Hotel do Sado, new pictures

We have uploaded 7 new pictures of the esplanade of Hotel do Sado in Setúbal . The pictures give you an idea of this amazing space to drink a good glass of the best portuguese wines . See the sunset , see Setúbal , Tróia , all in a relaxing atmosphere of this wonderful Hotel .

Hotel do Sado Business & Nature **** has 40 double room, 9 suites and 17 family rooms with a capacity for 3 or 4 people. Travel do Setubal, visit the several monuments, get the best gastronomy and make activities you will like.

Juniors at European Championship Comporta 2011

The Equestrian European Championship Comporta 2011 already started yesterday and today was the first qualyfing day for the Juniors category. In the end of the day, the results was :

1. Caira Imfeld (Switzerland) / EYCUP

2. Alisa Danilova (Ukraine) / EYCUP

3. Eleonore Lambilliotte (Belgium)

4. Sven Hadley (Ireland)

5. Tim van de Oetelaar (Netherlands) / EYCUP

6. Lena Pollmann-Schweckhorst (Germany)

7. Derin Demersoy (Turkey) / EYCUP

8. Jessica Dimmock (United Kingdom)

8. Kendra Claricia Brinkop (Germany) / EYCUP

10. Katarzyna Bobrowska (Poland)

It was an amazing day at Comporta and Portugal Dream Coast, not to hot and amazing for this sport. Riders and families are mainly hosted at Troia hotels, near the wonderful ambient.

Brief conversation with Martina Hingis at Atlantic Tour 2011

Yeah! It was a great feeling to speak with Martina Hingis on Troia, concerning to Atlantic Tour 2011 and Setubal region. The rider loves the region and she is happy to return to a place that makes she feels great.

Martina Hingis was on the Atlantic Tour 2009 also and she knows well the region, food, wines, beaches, tourism, golf courses were keywords on the conversation. Thanks for this moment and good luck on the competition of this year.

Check it out on the Portugal Dream Coast with more details.

Setubal in 2010 was fabulous... HAPPY NEW 2011!

Watch this video and see how the holidays in Setubal on 2010 were just fabulous. Happy New 2011 and visit us!

See on this video what you can win!

We're currently doing a competition where you can win amazing prizes like a stay in Setubal for 4 people!

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Wild Dolphins - Gallery of Photos

Did you know that sometimes our dolphins also like to visit Setubal?

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Wild Dolphins - Gallery of Photos

Visit Setubal on a bike!

The region of Setubal is wonderful for bycicle rides and also a good way of knowing several locations while feeling the amosphere.

The region offers several options, from luxury bike tours to mountain biking on the Arrabida Hills.

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Setubal Bike Tours

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Special Promotion: Weekend 17-19 September

Stay at the stunning Quinta de S. Filipe, a luxury hotel in the Arrábida Mountain, for a very special price.

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What's On in Setúbal?

Setúbal is a vibrant city and region with lots of events happening troughout the year. On our website we gather the ones you cannot miss, like these ones:

Day of Setúbal - 15 September

Still Living Statues in Setúbal

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Portinho da Arrábida voted one of the 7 natural wonders

First it was the new 7 Wonders of the World announced in Lisbon in 2007. Then Portugal was inspired this year to choose its own seven natural wonders.

We’re proud to announce that the Portinho da Arrábida beach, one of the most stunning white sandy beaches in the Setúbal region has won in the category “Beaches and Cliffs”.

To know more click here: Portinho da Arrábida

What is your favourite restaurant in the Setúbal region?

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Setúbal public holiday commemorations

On the 15th September the city of Setúbal commemorates its annual public holiday also known as “Bocage Day” in honour to the Neoclassic poet born in Setúbal in 1765.

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Summer 2010 in Setúbal (in images)

Beach, Sports, Festivals, Food and music events, and much more took place this last summer in the region of Setúbal in Portugal. See the highlights in this video and visit the website Portugal Dream Coast to know more about this fantastic region!

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