Alqueva Lake Boat Trip

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Free cancellation

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US$19.04

From

US$19.04

There were just the two of us on the boat trip. Our guide Fernando made it a memorable experience with his expert knowl...

Derek

Sail along a colossal reservoir and admire its hundred-year-old oak trees. With this boat trip on Lake Alqueva, you will see some of inland Portugal's most beautiful scenery.

Details

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a skipper that speaks in Portuguese, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Boat trip on lake Alqueva
English–speaking guide onboard
Entry to the Alqueva Interpretation Center

When to book

You can book up to 2 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Most areas are accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. Accessible toilets.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 1 hour before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Embalse de Alqueva.

Reviews of our customers

9.1

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May 20, 2023
Martin Binks
Vidigueira, Portugal
The boat trip was good. Unfortunately we had friends from England and it would have been better if the commentary from the guide could have been in En...
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May 14, 2025
Derek
Portugal
There were just the two of us on the boat trip. Our guide Fernando made it a memorable experience with his expert knowledge of the lake.
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Sail along a colossal reservoir and admire its hundred-year-old oak trees. With this boat trip on Lake Alqueva, you will see some of inland Portugal's most beautiful scenery.

Alqueva Lake Boat Trip

We will meet up at the time of your choice at the Alqueva reservoir where a boat will be waiting for us to take us on a tour of one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe. Let the adventure begin!

During the journey, we will hear all about the history of the dam and the biodiversity of the Guadiana river on which it is built. We will also pass the idyllic Herdade Monte da Tapada hill and the mouth of the river Degebe, which flows into the reservoir.

We will also sail around the picturesque small islands of the lake and, if the weather is good, we will look for a place to take a dip.

After a wonderful boat trip of 1.5 hours, you can visit the Alqueva Interpretation Centre, where you will see a documentary about how this area of Portugal has changed thanks to the dam and its water supply.

The Boat

The boat on which you will be taking the tour has a capacity of 55 people, with outside seating and a summer and winter deck. In addition, there is a refrigerator on board that you can use to store your drinks.

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Alqueva Lake Sunset Cruise

Sail along a colossal reservoir and admire its hundred-year-old oak trees. With this boat trip on Lake Alqueva, you will see some of inland Portugal's most beautiful scenery.

Alqueva Lake Boat Trip

We will also sail around the picturesque small islands of the lake and, if the weather is good, we will look for a place to take a dip.

Alqueva Lake Boat Trip