The best walks and hikes around Carvalhal

The Roman Ruins of Tróia house the largest known fish-salting complex in the Roman world. Also located here is the Early Christian Basilica of Tróia, considered one of the oldest in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the best preserved. The fish-salting complex was built in the first half of the 1st century and developed into a settlement that was occupied until the 6th century. The archaeological sites open to visitors include two large salting workshops, the baths, the mausoleum, the mausoleum's necropolis, and the residential area on Rua da Princesa.

Observation of the fields where it is sown, grown and, once ripe, harvested, then dried, peeled, blanched, and only then can it be received in the kitchens, where it is an integral part of excellent meals.👍

a place where you can see how rice was treated, from the moment it was collected in the fields, until it was ready to go to the kitchen where it was transformed into a delicious meal.👍

Beautiful stretch among the rice fields. Comfortable dirt road with a fascinating view. At the end of the route, returning to the road, there are many stork nests (in June the nests were all full of storks)

Between Melides and Tróia, Comporta Beach is one of those gems that combines natural beauty with a touch of laid-back charm. The fine sand stretches as far as the eye can see, perfect for a run with the sea as your companion. It's easy to get to: there's free parking and even a covered option, if you want more comfort. And if you feel like relaxing after your exertions, there's always a beach bar nearby waiting for you with a cold drink and a view of the Atlantic.

Carrasqueira is probably the most traditional of the small villages in Comporta. It is located 1:15 from Lisbon, on the banks of the mouth of the Sado River, opposite Setùbal. It is famous for its port on stilts, with old wooden mooring lines for the local fishing boats. Carrasqueira in Comporta also houses original fishing huts. Carrasqueira’s farmlands and estuary have been exploited by migrant workers who have settled in the traditional fishermen’s huts over the years. They have been preserved and used in this way for decades. They are also known as “Comporta cabanas” and are the inspiration for more recent constructions in the region that combine wood, traditional masonry and thatched roofs. These fishing huts are now protected and are part of Comporta’s historical heritage. The village of Carrasqueira has a large main street where most commercial activities are located. This includes restaurants, bars, cafes and some small general stores and supermarkets.

Comporta is unlike anywhere else in Portugal. This charming town has become popular with European holidaymakers as a chic, stylish and laidback town. It offers wellness retreats, delicious seafood restaurants, and seemingly endless pristine beaches.

The Carrasqueira Comporta Palafítico Pier is a place known for being an architectural masterpiece and promises to be an excellent choice for any season of the year. This piece was built between the 50s and 60s, with irregular wooden stakes, fragile in appearance. Today it is intended to serve as a pier for fishing boats that dock there, and has a few hundred meters where you can walk. The Palafítico Pier is one of the most visited places in the municipality because it allows you to see the boats up close and some birds from the Sado Estuary area, all while walking around the site. If you like, you can also watch the sunset from this pier.