The World of Golfing Issue 09 2020 | Page 10

10 THE WORLD OF GOLFING TROIA Escape for a Golden Golfing Summer at Troia Troia An abundance of golden sand on and off the course awaits active families discovering one of Portugal’s best-kept secrets this summer. food lounge, outdoor cinema and unique beach club with live DJs this summer to add to the, already outstanding, provision on offer. Set just an hour south of Lisbon on a sand-skirted peninsula, Troia boasts one of the finest golf courses in Europe, beautiful golden beaches, restaurants serving delicious fresh seafood and plenty of activities and excursions to make an unforgettable family holiday. The resort has also introduced a street Designed by legendary American golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Senior, Troia’s championship links golf course is one of Europe’s best, renowned for its breath-taking Atlantic sea views, and is particularly special when played at sunrise or twilight. Troia is located just a 15-minute ferry ride from Setúbal city centre, which is filled with a wide range of highly regarded and affordable restaurants, and just a short distance from Comporta – one of the trendiest, and most sought- after, destinations for Europe’s travelling cognoscenti. The resort has something for everyone, active travellers can choose from picturesque walking, running and cycling trails, beach horse-riding and top