WELCOME TO TROIA
Your destination for THU 2026 and our home for six days!
ABOUT TROIA
Nestled in the Alentejo region, Troia is a hidden gem on Portugal's Atlantic coast.
For six days, this peninsula becomes a home for creativity and connection.
Since it’s small, you will feel like you are living in a THU Village, where everyone is a neighbor. We recommend finding accommodation here, especially since activities run from early morning until late at night.
Highlights
Beach as far as the eye can see
18km of golden sand and crystal-clear waters.
Natural reserve & dolphins
The Sado Estuary Nature Reserve is home to several species of fauna and flora.
Sunset views
Make sure to catch a sunset. They feel like living paintings.
TIPS AROUND GRANDOLA
Portuguese food is art
Don’t forget to taste delicacies such as choco frito (tempura fried squid), amêijoas (clams), azeitão cheese, and the famous sweet wine Moscatel de Setubal.
Get creative at the Beach
Troia is a great place for swimming. Last edition, the beach became a canvas too, during our sand sculptures activity. We got some impressive creations out of it (and a few sunburns).
Watch birds
In the 2023 edition of the event, Jesper Ejsing got inspired by bird watching, later drawing the birds at the Gallery. Who knew relaxing and looking at the sky could turn into a work of art?
EXPLORE BEYOND TROIA
DISCOVER PORTUGAL
While you're here for THU, stick around and explore the best that Portugal has to offer. The country is small, but don't let that fool you: there's a lot to discover!
Lisbon
Portugal's vibrant capital, only an hour away from Troia.
Visit ‘Casa do Bacalhau’, a perfect window into the Portuguese obsession with salted cod, in more variations that you’d ever expect.
SHUZO JOHN SHIOTA, CEO OF POLYGON PICTURES
Do it right: seafood lunch in the fishing village of Afurada, followed by an afternoon sail up the Douro, capped with Fado dinner and port tasting to close the night!
MATT OMERNICK,CO-FOUNDER OF Akili Interactive
Porto
A city full of character and authenticity. Rich history, natural beauty, and unforgettable people.
Sintra
The beautiful palaces and misty hills of Sintra will make you feel like you’re in your very own fairy tale.
Go to ‘Cajó’, a restaurant in the heart of the village, and ask for pork cheeks with mashed potatoes (my favorite!)
Patricia MARTINS, cfo
Besides the historic buildings, if you explore the oldtown ("Alta"), you will find some of the best bohemian life in the country.
José SANTIAGO, Digital Content
Coimbra
Home to one of the world's oldest universities, classified as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Viana do Castelo
The place where everything is within a quick stroll: the beach, nature, and the city.
Grab a box of ‘Bolas de Berlim’ (portuguese pastry) from ‘Manuel Natário’ and head to Santa Luzia to eat them with the best sunset view.
Tiago covas, developer
Rent a bike and ride through the pine forest between Monte Gordo and Praia Verde to relax and get some fresh air.
Estela Bento, MKT director
Algarve
If you like the beach, this is your place. Algarve is all about turquoise water and golden cliffs.
