Inhabitants of the Roman ruins of Troia made the most of the wealth of the Atlantic fish and the richness of the salt from the shores of the Sado. Their most characteristic workshops were salting tanks, where they prepared and preserved fish sauce, amongst others. These Roman ruins are located on a strip of sand between the Sado estuary and the Caldeira lagoon. Visits to these Roman ruins can only be arranged by prior appointment: arqueologia@troiaresort.pt.

The Sado Estuary is home to about 30 dolphins that can be seen by land or by boat through arranged tour guides; an eco friendly and sustainable way to see the only bottle nose dolphin colony on the Portuguese coast while enjoying the free spirit of sailing. Boat tours can be customized to include the most beautiful spots on this amazing coast and last approximately two to three hours.

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For over two centuries, the port built in traditional wooden stakes, has served as anchorage for local boats. Over the wharf, stand small buildings, which support the fishermen. At his palafitte port, unique in Europe, lies a small fishing village. When the tide is low the steep banks of the muddy Sado river estuary make it impossible to board the boats because the water doesn’t reach dry land. In response to this problem the community built a wooden jetty with multiple arms that zig zag into the marshes forming a large mooring for the boats as well as a sizable gangway that can easily be navigated with nets, tackle and fish. At sunset, when the water mirrors the sky and silence descends upon the river, this unique spot is an unforgettable experience.

Sesimbra Castle, also known as Castelo dos Mouros, the remarkable work of the Saracens, is the oldest fortress in the county of Sesimbra, located in the district of Setúbal. It is nestled at the top of a hill, north of the village, in the parish of Castelo, presiding over the whole bay.