Roman Ruins Troia
The Roman Ruins in Troia were the largest fish-salting production centre of the old Roman World and on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Return to the 1st century A.D. near Comporta
Discover a national monument that has survived for over 2000 years, with houses, factories, baths, mausoleum and necropolis.
This fish-salting facility is the largest known to exist anywhere within the Roman Empire.
It was where salted fish and sauces were prepared to be sent all over the Empire.
The location of the ruins on the Sado Estuary along the Troia Peninsula.
A stunning place of natural beauty with the forest and dunes flowing onto the narrow beaches where one can still see active fishermen to this day.
The site offers many opportunities to better understand how this hive of activity once worked.
Very affordable, educational and well worth the visit.
Opening Hours
March to October
Wednesday to Sunday – 10am – 1pm and 2.30pm – 6pm
Guided Tours
March to May and October – 1st Saturday of the month at 3pm
June and September – Saturday at 3pm
July and August – Wednesday and Saturday at 10.30am
Closed for “Our Lady of Troia” religious celebration from 9th to 14th of August
All Year
Opens for Groups (minimum 10 persons), schools and other activities
Ticket Office
Standard ticket: €5.00
Troia Resort guests, marina and golf members, students, 65+ and groups: €4.00
Under 14 and clients of Montepio bank: free
Guided Tour
Standard ticket: €7.50
Troia Resort guests, marina and golf members, students, 65+ and groups: €5.00
Under 14 and clients of Montepio bank: free
Groups from €5 to €10
Schools from €3 to €8 per student
Senior University €2.5 per student
Birthday Parties €10 per child. Parents free
What to do?
Starry Night up to 50 persons
Musical Sunsets
Fish salting and rice industries of the past and present
Learn all there is to know.
About fish salting and sauces at the Roman Ruins of Troia.
About rice production at the Rice Museum in Comporta.
Transportation not included
2 hours €10/person 10 people
Hikes – Short Trail
There are ruins outside the normal route and much to discover.
Tour guided by an archaeologist.
Schedule dependent on the tides
1.5 hours 5 €/person approx. 2.5km easy walking on the sand, 10 people
Hikes – Long Trail
Starting at the ferry pier, the track runs along the banks of the estuary from where one can see the ruins not shown on the standard tour.
A picnic-stop in the pine forest before returning along the northern banks of the Caldeira Lagoon and the cycle path to the pier.
Schedule depending on tides.
6km €10 (Picnic not included)
8km easy walking on the sand, 12 people
Peddy Paper
Step by step, discover the ancient history of the archaeological site of Tróia.
1 to 3 hours €7,5 (picnic not included) easy walking on the sand, 10 people
School Programme
Educational Activities
In addition to the guided tour.
A variety of activities will help the archaeological team to foster the development of pupils’ knowledge of the ancient Roman world.
Guided tour of the ruins and choice of one activity.
These programmes offer a special discount on the cost of crossing the river Sado with Atlantic Ferries.
1 hour €3 per student
Hike
A walk on the beach with views not normally seen by visitors.
6 hours €5 per student
Fish Salting and Rice Industries of the Past and Present
Educational archaeological and environmental activity.
2 hours €8 per student | €4 under 12 years old
Archaeology and Environment
Educational archaeological and environmental activity.
2 hours €5 per student
Troia Summer Project
The AFAR
Troia Summer Project is a new archaeological school field program.
Offering students the opportunity to participate in a scientific archaeological project in the largest fish salting production centre in the Roman Empire.
This Project is a collaboration between the Archaeology, Arts and Heritage Sciences Study Centre (CEAACP), the American Foreign Academic Research and Troia Resort.
For further details on all activities
Phone: +351 265 499 400
Fax: +351 265 499 469
Roman Ruins Troia