Amieira – Alqueva – Estrela – Mourao – Monsaraz and back
Destinations / Portugal / Grande Lago / Amieira – Alqueva – Estrela – Mourao – Monsaraz and back
Basic information
- Cruise length: 163 km
- Trip duration: 5 days
- Type of cruise: there and back
- Number of locks: 0
Grande Lago offers beaches, swimming in clean and warm water, fishing, cycling, diverse flora and fauna, historical monuments (fortified towns, archaeological excavations), local artists and traditional local cuisine. Amieira is a naval base and restaurant. It rents canoes and small sailing boats. Mourao has a 13th century castle and fortifications. Its church and associated festivals are very famous. The fortified town of Monsaraz with narrow cobbled streets leading to a large arena, which is still used for corridors. This city is also the seat of archaeologists and is known for its September celebrations and museum. Detailed map showing the roads leading to Amiera.
- Available houseboats off the coast of Lago Grande