Troia Roman Ruins

Did you know that the largest fish-salting production centre of the Roman Empire was located in Portugal? Did you know that such centre was built in Troia, or the Acala island as the place was known in the days of Ancient Rome. The site of the Roman ruins of Troia was erected in the first century AD and it was functioning and occupied for more than 500 years. Salt fish and fish were prepared there drawing upon the abundance of fish in the Atlantic Ocean and the outstanding salt produced on the Sado river. These products were then sold throughout the Empire to the delight of Romans and foreigners.

The Troia ruins are a “national monument of Portugal”, a UNESCO heritage site and can be visited throughout the year. This extraordinary complex comprises many “salting factories”, houses, thermal baths, a mausoleum and necropolis characteristic of Roman civilization. The thermal baths, uncovered in 1956, are magnificent for their kind, with hot temperature and cool water pools, a large underground heating system, a swimming pool and a sports arena. Check a video of the site here: www.troiaresort.pt/en/troia-roman-ruins/

If you plan to visit this stunning and very educational site, there is no better place to stay than at our Hedone property in Troia. Our modern, fully-equipped Townhouse is located in the exclusive Troia Resort, just a 5-minute drive away from the Troia Roman ruins. Come to stay with us and travel back in time to the Roman Ancient world!

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