Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Tróia
The parade of decorated boats between Setúbal and Caldeira de Tróia is the rite of the Feast of Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Tróia.
After a mass in honor of the deceased seafarers, in the Church of S. Sebastião, the devotees cross the Sado, in decorated boats, to Tróia.
On the first night, there is a procession of candles along the beach.
In addition to the religious ceremonies, there is a place for socializing at night, with dances and festivals. On the second day of the festivities, still in Tróia, the Decked Boat Competition is held.
Date of realization: second half of August
After a mass in honor of the deceased seafarers, in the Church of S. Sebastião, the devotees cross the Sado, in decorated boats, to Tróia.
On the first night, there is a procession of candles along the beach.
In addition to the religious ceremonies, there is a place for socializing at night, with dances and festivals. On the second day of the festivities, still in Tróia, the Decked Boat Competition is held.
Date of realization: second half of August
