Picnic on the Island – Private Tour

Try a picnic on one of the 426 islands.

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Try a picnic on one of the 426 islands. During the trip, disembark on one of the islands to come into direct contact with nature and enjoy a snack of various Alentejo products, including the wines.

In summer, the possibility of a refreshing dip during the trip.

children up to the age of 7, free, provided they are accompanied by family members.

Possibility of a private trip for your group.
Max. people: 6
Free for two children under 6 years old or one aged 6 to 12 and not included in the maximum number.

Complimentary: guided visit to the Medronho Museum (Alqueva), with a tasting at the end.

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Water
A two-hour circular trip, with a guide and picnic. Boarding at the marina next to the dam wall.
Sailing begins with the approach to the Alqueva dam, with a first explanatory stop. Then along the main axis and the old river channels, there are several stopping points.
During the trip, disembark on one of the 426 islands to come into direct contact with nature and enjoy a snack of various Alentejo products, including the wines. Once the snack is over, the trip resumes with a return to the quay of the dam complex.
During the trip, the explanations are constant, about the reservoir, the banks, the settlement of the land, the hidden corners, the fauna, the flora and other curiosities, in a crew/passenger interaction that emerges as the trip proceeds.

Land
There is the possibility of the programme having a land-based component and starting there, at no extra cost, with a visit to the Alqueva Interpretation Centre (CIAL), where there will be an explanation about the Alqueva multipurpose project and also a short film related to the project.

Inbegrepen

Personal accident and public liability insurance and a guide during the trip.

Niet inbegrepen

Transfer from the CIAL to the departure pier or vice versa (800m.)

Points of interest near the departure pier:
Alqueva Interpretation Centre (800m.). Castro dos Ratinhos (1Km). Medronho
Museum (6Km), Lagar de Varas (10Km), Museum of Contemporary Jewellery (10Km), Museum of Sacred Art (10Km). Moura Castle (10Km).

Boat conditions

Comfortable boats, summer cover and winter cover. Ladders for swimming. Space for wheelchairs and easy access for them. Life jackets for adults and children and other safety equipment in accordance with current legislation. Small cooler to chill summer drinks. Possibility of setting up a table for refreshments.