The World of Golfing Issue 09 2020 | Page 11

TROIA sporting facilities for football, tennis, basketball, volleyball and water sports. With an unrivalled tourist offering, including boat trips direct from Troia Marina to see the bottlenose dolphin colony of the Sado River, there are plenty of unique experiences that set Troia apart from other destinations. A trip to the Roman Ruins will give you a sense of Troia’s past and the history that shaped the area over time. Here you can view the remains of dwellings, tombs and hot and cold baths built of marble from one of the largest fish-salting centres known from the Roman world. Guided tours of the ruins are available throughout July and August and there THE WORLD OF GOLFING 11 will also be special wine and music sunset evenings every Wednesday from mid-July to the end of August. Alexandre Barroso, Troia’s golf director, said: “The amazing thing about Troia is that it appeals to such a variety of people. There really is something for every member of the family at the resort and then some great places to enjoy some quality family time too. “We invite you to spend a summer like no other at Troia!” There are two hotels at the resort – the four-star Aqualuz Hotel and the five-star contemporary Troia Design Hotel – both include comfortable rooms, friendly WEBSITE: www.troiaresort.pt/en/ staff, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The Design Hotel also has a casino with live music and DJ sets throughout the summer. Green fees start at €55 for guests of both hotels, with rooms at the Aqualuz Hotel starting from €85 per night and €104 for a deluxe room at the Troia Design Hotel. Standard green fee rates for 18 holes begin at €102, but if booked, and paid for, more than seven days in advance, the price drops to €65 (non-refundable).